SPARK ENERGY MINERALS
A Developing Battery Metals & Minerals Company
A Developing Battery Metals & Minerals Company
A Developing Battery Metals & Minerals Company
Spark Energy Minerals is a Canadian exploration company advancing drill-ready lithium and rare earth targets within Brazil’s validated Lithium Valley, a region with operating critical-minerals projects and established infrastructure. With a land package of over 90,000 hectares, Spark combines modern geophysical and geochemical programs with advanced remote sensing to prioritize high-probability drill targets. The team is actively executing systematic exploration work and intends to publish NI 43-101 technical disclosures for any material discoveries before making further commercialization claims, keeping the focus on responsible, data-driven advancement.
Spark Energy Minerals is a Canadian exploration company advancing drill-ready lithium and rare earth targets within Brazil’s validated Lithium Valley, a region with operating critical-minerals projects and established infrastructure. With a land package of over 90,000 hectares, Spark combines modern geophysical and geochemical programs with advanced remote sensing to prioritize high-probability drill targets. The team is actively executing systematic exploration work and intends to publish NI 43-101 technical disclosures for any material discoveries before making further commercialization claims, keeping the focus on responsible, data-driven advancement.

Focused Lithium Exploration in Brazil’s Lithium Valley
Focused Lithium Exploration in Brazil’s Lithium Valley
Focused Lithium Exploration in Brazil’s Lithium Valley
Focused Lithium Exploration in Brazil’s Lithium Valley
Focused on Battery Metals & Minerals
Mission Statement
Our mission is to explore, discover, and develop world-class lithium resources in Brazil’s Tier-1 hard-rock mining district of Minas Gerais, driving value creation through innovative and sustainable practices.
Our Vision
To define a high-quality, hard-rock lithium resource that powers the global energy transition, supporting the shift to renewable energy while maintaining the highest standards of environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Global Lithium Demand
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
EV sales are expected to grow to 73 million per year in 2040, contributing to 73% of global car sales
Long-Range EVs Drive Demand for High-Grade Spodumene Lithium

MEET THE TEAM
Management & Advisors


Noah Reyes
Noah Reyes
FERNANDO TALLARICO
FERNANDO TALLARICO
Chairman & CEO
Chairman & CEO
Dr. Fernando Tallarico is a seasoned exploration geologist with over 35 years of global experience. He holds a PhD in Economic Geology and has led major discoveries for Axel REE, Vale S.A., BHP, and Águia Resources. A Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists, he brings deep expertise across the full mineral exploration lifecycle.
Dr. Fernando Tallarico is a seasoned exploration geologist with over 35 years of global experience. He holds a PhD in Economic Geology and has led major discoveries for Axel REE, Vale S.A., BHP, and Águia Resources. A Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists, he brings deep expertise across the full mineral exploration lifecycle.

Noah Reyes
Noah Reyes
JONATHAN HILL
JONATHAN HILL
VP Exploration, Country Manager & Director
VP Exploration, Country Manager & Director
30+ years of global exploration and mining experience across Africa, Australia, and the Americas. A former Ashanti Gold geologist, he was involved in several world-class discoveries. He serves as a Non-Executive Director for Royal Road Minerals and Stratabound Minerals
30+ years of global exploration and mining experience across Africa, Australia, and the Americas. A former Ashanti Gold geologist, he was involved in several world-class discoveries. He serves as a Non-Executive Director for Royal Road Minerals and Stratabound Minerals


Aiden Lopez
Aiden Lopez
SEAD HAMZAGIC
SEAD HAMZAGIC
Director & Audit Committee Chair
Director & Audit Committee Chair
Chartered professional accountant with over 37 years of experience in public practice and financial management, primarily in the natural resources sector. He has served as CFO and Director for multiple TSX Venture, NASDAQ, and CSE-listed companies, specializing in public reporting, regulatory compliance, IPOs, reverse takeovers, and strategic financings through his accounting and consulting practice founded in 2008.
Chartered professional accountant with over 37 years of experience in public practice and financial management, primarily in the natural resources sector. He has served as CFO and Director for multiple TSX Venture, NASDAQ, and CSE-listed companies, specializing in public reporting, regulatory compliance, IPOs, reverse takeovers, and strategic financings through his accounting and consulting practice founded in 2008.

Liam Torres
Liam Torres
CHRIS FOSTER
CHRIS FOSTER
CFO
CFO
Consultant providing financial management for public and private companies. He is CFO of DGTL Holdings Inc., and previously served as CFO of Perpetua Resources, Controller for Ivanhoe Group’s Global Mining, and Peregrine Diamonds, and accountant at Canadian Forest Products
Consultant providing financial management for public and private companies. He is CFO of DGTL Holdings Inc., and previously served as CFO of Perpetua Resources, Controller for Ivanhoe Group’s Global Mining, and Peregrine Diamonds, and accountant at Canadian Forest Products

Ethan Cruz
Ethan Cruz
ANDREW LEE SMITH, P. GEO BSC
ANDREW LEE SMITH, P. GEO BSC
Chairman, Technical Advisory Board
Chairman, Technical Advisory Board
Geologist with +25 years of experience in base and precious metals exploration and development in North America and Africa. He holds directorships in several junior exploration companies and earned the ICDD accreditation for Canadian directors in 2015
Geologist with +25 years of experience in base and precious metals exploration and development in North America and Africa. He holds directorships in several junior exploration companies and earned the ICDD accreditation for Canadian directors in 2015

Aiden Lopez
Aiden Lopez
MICHAEL SKEAD
MICHAEL SKEAD
Technical Advisory Board
Technical Advisory Board
Geologist +30 years of international mining experience. He was VP of Project Development at GT Gold Corp., acquired by Newmont for C$ 393M. Michael delivered the geological model for the Saddle North Project. He has held senior roles at Newmont, Goldcorp, and Randgold
Geologist +30 years of international mining experience. He was VP of Project Development at GT Gold Corp., acquired by Newmont for C$ 393M. Michael delivered the geological model for the Saddle North Project. He has held senior roles at Newmont, Goldcorp, and Randgold

Noah Reyes
Noah Reyes
IAN GENDALL
IAN GENDALL
Technical Advisory Board
Technical Advisory Board
President & CEO of DLP Resources, with previous roles at Billiton, Anglo American, and OceanaGold. He led the discovery of a major copper district in Ecuador, part of which sold for $679M. Ian has extensive experience in Brazil and was previously COO of Magellan Minerals
President & CEO of DLP Resources, with previous roles at Billiton, Anglo American, and OceanaGold. He led the discovery of a major copper district in Ecuador, part of which sold for $679M. Ian has extensive experience in Brazil and was previously COO of Magellan Minerals

Aiden Lopez
Aiden Lopez
LEONARDO SOUZA
LEONARDO SOUZA
Exploration Manager
Exploration Manager
Consultant Geologist at Canopus Geologia e Projetos and Partner at Orion Group. He specializes in mineral exploration and project management, with experience in developing projects. His expertise includes business development, fostering partnerships, and managing investor relationships in Brazil and internationally
Consultant Geologist at Canopus Geologia e Projetos and Partner at Orion Group. He specializes in mineral exploration and project management, with experience in developing projects. His expertise includes business development, fostering partnerships, and managing investor relationships in Brazil and internationally


Aiden Lopez
Aiden Lopez
SHERYL DHILLON
SHERYL DHILLON
Corporate Secretary
Corporate Secretary
Experienced corporate secretary with over 15 years of expertise in corporate governance and communications. She has managed corporate matters for various companies and is known for her strong management skills and proficiency in corporate communications
Experienced corporate secretary with over 15 years of expertise in corporate governance and communications. She has managed corporate matters for various companies and is known for her strong management skills and proficiency in corporate communications
Global Lithium Demand
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
Demand for lithium is expected to increase by 13 to 15 times by 2040, driven by the growing adoption of electric vehicles
EV sales are expected to grow to 73 million per year in 2040, contributing to 73% of global car sales.
Long-Range EVs Drive Demand for High-Grade Spodumene Lithium.

Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Latest Press Releases
Mar 25, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Advances Arapaima Project with Resumption of RC Drilling and Metallurgical Work
Spark is pleased to provide an operational update on exploration activities at its flagship Arapaima Project, located in Padre Paraíso, within Brazil's Lithium Valley.
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Mar 19, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Provides Update on Sharing Agreement
At the request of the Canadian Securities Exchange, Spark is providing an update on its sharing agreement dated March 31, 2025 (the “Sharing Agreement”) with Sorbie Bornholm LP (“SBLP”) previously described in the Company’s news releases of April 14, 2025 and May 7, 2025.
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Mar 12, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Comments on Recent Disclosure Pursuant to CIROs Request
Spark has been requested by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to issue this news release to clarify certain disclosure included in the Company’s January 9, 2026 corporate presentation, in news releases dated February 10, 2026 and February 13, 2026...
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Mar 25, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Advances Arapaima Project with Resumption of RC Drilling and Metallurgical Work
Spark is pleased to provide an operational update on exploration activities at its flagship Arapaima Project, located in Padre Paraíso, within Brazil's Lithium Valley.
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Mar 19, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Provides Update on Sharing Agreement
At the request of the Canadian Securities Exchange, Spark is providing an update on its sharing agreement dated March 31, 2025 (the “Sharing Agreement”) with Sorbie Bornholm LP (“SBLP”) previously described in the Company’s news releases of April 14, 2025 and May 7, 2025.
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Mar 12, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Comments on Recent Disclosure Pursuant to CIROs Request
Spark has been requested by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization to issue this news release to clarify certain disclosure included in the Company’s January 9, 2026 corporate presentation, in news releases dated February 10, 2026 and February 13, 2026...
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Feb 27, 2026
Spark Energy Minerals Announces Closing of Private Placement
Spark is pleased to announce that further to its news releases dated February 26, 2026 and February 27, 2026, the Company has further upsized and closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") of units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at an issue price of $0.06 per Unit.
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