Lithium Chile sale to China Union faces Canada national security review notice under Investment Canada Act

• Lithium Chile received an Investment Canada Act national security notice tied to its planned sale of Argentum Lithium to China Union.
• Director of Investments cited reasonable grounds the deal could harm national security, opening the door to a further review order.
• The transaction was announced Dec. 22, 2025; the notice was issued under ICA subsection 25.2(1).
• The company argues Argentum is a foreign asset outside Canadian jurisdiction, signaling a potential challenge to the process.
• The review risk could delay or derail closing, raising uncertainty around the planned divestment.

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