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First Tellurium Adds Leading Tellurium Expert to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that Dr. Paul Spry, one of the world’s leading authorities on tellurium, has joined the Company’s Advisory Board.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTC: FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that Dr. Paul Spry, one of the world’s leading authorities on tellurium, has joined the Company’s Advisory Board.
  • “We continue to add world-class talent to our Advisory Board,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • “You won’t find anyone more knowledgeable about tellurium deposits than Paul Spry,” said First Tellurium advisor and Qualified Person Dr. Lee Groat.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

First Tellurium Closes Third and Final Tranche of Private Placement, Engages IR Consultant and Grants Stock Options

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”) announces it has closed the third and final tranche (the "Third Tranche") of a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) previously announced on October 16, 2022. The Company has issued 1,250,000 units for gross proceeds of $125,000. Together with the first tranche closing announced November 17, 2022 for $404,000 (comprised of 2,600,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.14 for proceeds of $364,000 and 400,000 units at $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $40,000), the second tranche closing of announced December 20, 2022 for $986,600 (comprised of 150,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.14 for proceeds of $21,000 and 9,656,000 units at $0.10 per unit for proceeds of $9,656,000) and the third tranche closing, the Company has raised a total of $1,130,600 from the sale of 10,646,000 units and $385,000 from the sale 2,750,000 flow through shares.

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  • No commissions or finders fees were paid in connection with the Third Tranche closing.
  • The Company also announces the engagement of MARS Investor Relations Inc. ("MARS") to provide investor relations and advisory services.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, MARS will receive cash consideration of $144,000 over a period of twelve months and 500,000 incentive stock options, effective January 2023.
  • The Company also announces that it has granted 1,200,000 incentive stock options to a director and consultants of the Company.

First Tellurium Announces 2nd Tranche Close of Private Placement

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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  • First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), announces that it has closed the second tranche (the “Second Tranche”) of a non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) previously announced on October 16, 2021.
  • Under the Second Tranche, the Company has issued 9,656,000 units (the “Units”) for gross proceeds of $965,600 and 150,000 flow-through common shares for gross proceeds of $21,000.
  • Each Unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of $0.15 for a period of two years.
  • A cash finder’s fee of $1,400 was paid and 319,900 common shares were issued to Canaccord Genuity Corp. in connection with the second tranche close of the Offering.

WWF-Canada announces new fund for Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Montreal, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal, December 14, 2022 – Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada president and CEO, announced a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Support Fund today.

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  • Montreal, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montreal, December 14, 2022 – Megan Leslie, WWF-Canada president and CEO, announced a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) Support Fund today.
  • It will fund grants and contracts between $50,000 to $150,000 per year for up to three years to support Indigenous communities and organizations as they consider, establish or maintain IPCAs.
  • IPCAs are defined and managed by Indigenous communities, and stewarded through Indigenous laws and knowledge systems.
  • “To halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and secure the climate benefits of healthy ecosystems, Indigenous communities that choose to engage in Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area designation processes require a wide range of resources,” said Leslie.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Government of Canada mark next steps in education transformation with agreement signing

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

"Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities are on the path toward delivering education that is Indigenous designed and delivered.

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  • "Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities are on the path toward delivering education that is Indigenous designed and delivered.
  • Today we signed the terms of reference that will guide our work to transform the education for Indigenous children.
  • "Signing the Terms of Reference for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation-Canada Education Reset Table is another step toward our shared goal of NAN communities having control of their education systems.
  • Discussions are currently underway with other First Nations communities and education organizations to advance other education agreements across the country.

First Tellurium Reports on Government Initiatives to Secure Tellurium and Other Critical Materials

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Canadian and U.S. governments are really pushing new strategies and funding initiatives to address the problem of critical mineral supplies, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

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  • Canadian and U.S. governments are really pushing new strategies and funding initiatives to address the problem of critical mineral supplies, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • North America is just too dependent on foreign sources for the critical metals required for clean energy, defense and other essential needs.
  • Deer Horn hosts one of the worlds only NI 43-101-compliant resources of tellurium with high-grade precious metals.
  • Canada has substantial resource potential in existing operations and planned projects that could support U.S. needs for cobalt, tantalum, antimony, and twenty additional strategic and critical materials including tellurium.

First Tellurium Closes First Tranche of Private Placement, Provides Exploration and Regional Development Updates for Deer Horn

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

The financing will help fund drilling and other exploration at First Telluriums Deer Horn Project in 2023.

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  • The financing will help fund drilling and other exploration at First Telluriums Deer Horn Project in 2023.
  • I have been here before, and Im confident we have something amazing at Deer Horn, said Docherty.
  • First Telluriums 2022 exploration at Deer Horn confirmed the presence of copper porphyry mineralization.
  • This is the future of mineral exploration: generating revenue by exploring responsibly and leveraging diverse partnerships.

Canada and the Assembly of First Nations launch the Specific Claims Reform Co-Development Process

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The ultimate goal of the Specific Claims Reform Co-Development Process is the establishment of an independent Specific Claims Resolution Centre.

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  • The ultimate goal of the Specific Claims Reform Co-Development Process is the establishment of an independent Specific Claims Resolution Centre.
  • "For generations, First Nations have called for the elimination of the Government of Canada's conflict of interest and the creation of a fully independent specific claims process.The launch of the Specific Claims Implementation Working Group marks a significant advancement in our collective efforts to improve the specific claims process.
  • We look forward to making progress with the Government of Canada to create a fair and equitable specific claims process."
  • The specific claims process is voluntary for First Nations and provides a way to resolve disputes outside of the court system.

First Tellurium Reviews 2022 Exploration at Deer Horn

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), has provided a review of its 2022 exploration program at the Companys Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), has provided a review of its 2022 exploration program at the Companys Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.
  • Since we first acquired the Deer Horn Property, I have solidly backed up my belief in the quality of this project, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • The sampling team, led by Dr. Lee Groat, came back thrilled with what they found at Deer Horn, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • Our polymetallic (tellurium, gold, silver copper, tungsten) Deer Horn Project in British Columbia and Klondike tellurium-gold property in Colorado anchor a diversified search for metals, working in alliance with Indigenous peoples, NGOs, governments and leading metals buyers.

BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power support upskilling Indigenous workers with a $25,000 donation

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power have come together with Iron & Earth to support upskilling Indigenous workers in the renewable energy sector.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power have come together with Iron & Earth to support upskilling Indigenous workers in the renewable energy sector.
  • Through a joint $25,000 donation from BASF Canada and Bullfrog Power, Iron & Earth provided funding to the Community Wind Skills Training Program and Maskwacis Cultural College.
  • Iron & Earth thank our sponsor partners Bullfrog Power and BASF Canada who have helped make this opportunity a reality."
  • BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a subsidiary of BASF SE and an affiliate of BASF Corporation.