Urgakh Naran Lithium Brine Project
ION ENERGY STRENGTHENS TEAM BY APPOINTMENT OF STRATEGIC DIRECTOR
Toronto, ON – March 3, 2022 / CNW / – ION Energy Limited (TSXV: ION) (OTCQB: IONGF) (FRA: 5YB) (“ION” or the “Company”) is very pleased to welcome Wendy Li to the Company as Director – Asia, with a focus on strategic relationships across Asia.
“We are very proud and excited to welcome Wendy to the ION team. She brings significant experience in the resource sector, international trade and supply chain management. Wendy’s exceptional track record of business development and forging long-term partnerships across Asia, including Mongolia and China, will enhance ION’s aggressive growth plan as we strive to play a pivotal role in Asia’s battery metals supply hub.” says Ali Haji, CEO & Director of ION Energy Ltd.
Wendy Li’s more than 18 years of extensive commercial and business development experience in Asia, including Mongolia and China, has spanned across commodity branding and trading, supply chain management and asset development. Prior to joining ION Energy, Ms. Li served as General Manager of International Trade for Noble Resources Ltd and General Manager of Marketing for SouthGobi Resources Ltd. Ms. Li graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University, in Waterloo, Canada with a Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Economic and Financial Management.
An Exciting Spring Ahead for the ION Energy Team:
Along with this new addition to the team, preparations are being made for an in-country site visit in April, now that travel restrictions have been eased. ION’s CEO, Ali Haji, will be joined by other members of our senior leadership team, including Lead Technical Advisor, Don Hains, P.Geo, MBA. The Company’s technical bench strength and 2021 capital strategy ensures that our team can now embark upon a capital-intensive exploration program at our flagship Baavhai Uul site. We look forward to sharing updates from the site visit next month.
About ION Energy Ltd.
ION Energy Ltd. is committed to exploring and developing Mongolia’s lithium salars, which includes the Baavhai Uul and Urgakh Naran Project. ION’s flagship, 81,000+ hectare Baavhai Uul lithium brine project, represents the largest and first lithium brine exploration licence awarded in Mongolia. ION Energy is well-poised to be a key player in the clean energy revolution, positioned well to service the world’s increased demand for lithium. Information about the Company is available on its website, www.ionenergy.ca, or under its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
For Further Information:
COMPANY CONTACT: Ali Haji, [email protected], 647-871-4571
MEDIA CONTACT: Siloni Waraich, [email protected], 416-432-4920
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