NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2026-- Lifezone Metals Limited (NYSE: LZM) announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with fundamental institutional investors for the sale of 5,700,000 ordinary shares at a price of $4.40 per share. Gross proceeds to the Company are expected to be approximately $25 million, excluding placement agent fees and offering-related expenses. The net proceeds of this offering will be used for exploration activities in Burundi and Tanzania, the PGM Recycling Project, conducting Hydromet research and development at Simulus Laboratory, and for other general corporate and working capital purposes, including financing costs.

The offering is expected to close on or about April 23, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Roth Capital Partners served as the sole placement agent for the transaction.

The ordinary shares described above were offered by Lifezone pursuant to a registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-281189) that the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which was declared effective by the SEC on August 16, 2024, using a “shelf” registration process. The ordinary shares of the Company may only be offered by means of a prospectus. A prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the offering will be filed with the SEC. When available, electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Roth Capital Partners at 888 San Clemente Drive, Suite 400, Newport Beach, CA 92660, or by email at rothecm@roth.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. If you would like to sign up for Lifezone Metals news alerts, please register here.

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About Lifezone Metals

Lifezone Metals (NYSE: LZM) is committed to delivering cleaner and more responsible metals production and recycling. Through the application of our Hydromet Technology, the Company offers the potential for lower energy consumption, lower emissions and lower cost metals production compared to traditional smelting.

The Company’s Kabanga Nickel Project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade development-ready nickel sulfide deposits. By pairing it with the Company’s Hydromet Technology, Lifezone is working to unlock a new source of nickel, copper and cobalt for the global battery metals markets and to empower Tanzania to achieve in-country beneficiation.

Through the Company’s US-based recycling partnership, Lifezone is working towards applying its Hydromet Technology to the recovery of platinum, palladium and rhodium from responsibly sourced spent automotive catalytic converters. The Company’s process is expected to be cleaner and more efficient than conventional smelting and refining methods, supporting a circular economy for precious metals.

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Investor Relations
Ingo Hofmaier
Chief Financial Officer
ingo.hofmaier@lifezonemetals.com

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