CVW CleanTech Expands Reach with Key Conference Participation and Strategic Partnerships

CVW CleanTech Inc. (TSXV: CVW) (OTCQX: CVWFF) (FSE: TMD0) has announced its participation in several high-profile conferences and strategic partnerships, marking a significant step in its journey to become a global leader in clean technology. The company's CEO, Akshay Dubey, will be attending the Tribeca Future Facing Commodities 2025 conference in Singapore from April 1 to 3, 2025, where he will moderate a panel titled "CleanTech Innovation 2.0: The Pragmatic Era." This conference, hosted by leading asset management and advisory firm Tribeca Capital, connects companies with investors who have critical minerals and environmental mandates.



The participation in this conference aligns with CVW CleanTech's strategic goals of showcasing its expertise in clean technology and its innovative solutions for recovering critical minerals from oil sands tailings. As stated by Mr. Dubey, "Canada has a unique opportunity to become a world leader in the production of critical minerals by recovering over 1.4 million tonnes of titanium, zircon, and rare earth elements annually from oil sands tailings, at best-in-class environmental performance." This participation allows CVW CleanTech to highlight its proprietary Creating Value From Waste™ (CVW™) technology, which is ready-to-deploy and can supply a significant portion of global demand for critical minerals.

The potential benefits of this engagement include the opportunity to connect with other forward-thinking cleantech companies and investors who have critical minerals and environmental mandates. This can lead to strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and the expansion of CVW CleanTech's royalty platform. Additionally, the conference provides a venue for CVW CleanTech to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development and its alignment with Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy and Alberta's Mineral Strategy and Action Plan.

However, there are also potential challenges. The company may face competition from other innovative cleantech companies presenting at the conference, which could dilute the impact of its own presentation. Additionally, the conference may attract a diverse range of investors with varying levels of interest in clean technology and critical minerals, which could affect the company's ability to secure meaningful partnerships or investments. Despite these challenges, CVW CleanTech's participation in the Tribeca Future Facing Commodities 2025 conference is a strategic move that aligns with its goals of expanding its royalty platform and promoting its innovative clean technology solutions.

CVW CleanTech has also been invited by the Alberta Geological Society to present at GeoConvention 2025, taking place May 12 – 14, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. The Company's EVP and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Kevin Moran, will be presenting at the session titled "Critical Minerals in Western Canada." There is a tremendous opportunity to recover critical minerals and rare earth elements from oil sands tailings, and CVW CleanTech's proprietary Creating Value From Waste™ ("CVW™") technology is ready-to-deploy and can supply up to 8% of global demand for titanium, 15% of global demand for zircon, and potentially up to 10% of global demand for rare earth elements. The implementation of CVW™ technology aligns perfectly with Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy and Alberta's Mineral Strategy and Action Plan.



In addition to its conference participation, CVW CleanTech has also announced several strategic partnerships and corporate updates. The Fort McKay Métis Nation has joined as partners in the Company's non-binding framework agreement with four other First Nations and Métis Nations. This partnership represents another step toward reconciliation by promoting meaningful partnerships and empowering Indigenous communities in the implementation and management of technologies such as CVW CleanTech's tailings reprocessing technology, which can positively impact the quality of the environment and the lives of community members.

The partnership with the Fort McKay Métis Nation and other Indigenous Nations can enhance CVW CleanTech's technological implementation and community impact in several ways. Firstly, this partnership represents "another step toward reconciliation by promoting meaningful partnerships and empowering Indigenous communities in the implementation and management of technologies such as CVW CleanTech's tailings reprocessing technology which can positively impact the quality of the environment and the lives of community members." This is supported by the fact that the Fort McKay Métis Nation has joined as partners in the Company's non-binding framework agreement with four other First Nations and Métis Nations. This collaboration can lead to better integration of local knowledge and traditional practices, which can improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the technology. Additionally, by involving Indigenous communities in the management of the technology, CVW CleanTech can ensure that the benefits of the technology are shared equitably, which aligns with broader reconciliation efforts in Canada. This is further supported by the fact that the partnership is part of a non-binding framework agreement, which suggests that it is a collaborative effort that aims to benefit all parties involved.

CVW CleanTech has also announced the hiring of capital markets partners and the grant of management equity awards. The Company has entered into an agreement with IR Labs Inc., dba Alliance Advisors Investor Relations ("Alliance Advisors IR") for investor relations and capital markets services. The Consulting Agreement, dated March 20, 2025, has an initial term ending on August 30, 2025, during which Alliance Advisors IR will be paid a monthly fee of $7,500 plus applicable taxes. Following the initial term, the agreement shall automatically renew for successive six-month terms unless either party provides written notice of termination.

The Company also announces that it has engaged Integral Wealth Securities Limited ("Integral") as its official market maker in compliance with TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") policies. Integral will trade common shares of CVW CleanTech on the TSXV to maintain an orderly market, improve the liquidity of the Company's shares, and provide CVW CleanTech with market intelligence. In consideration for the services provided by Integral, the Company has agreed to pay a fee of $6,000 per month for an initial term of four months from February 1, 2025, and may be terminated thereafter with thirty days written notice. The capital for market making will be provided by Integral.

Both Alliance Advisors and Integral are arm's length parties to the Company with no prior relationship, direct or indirect ownership of, or rights to purchase, the Company's securities. The Consulting Agreement and the market making agreement are subject to the approval of the TSXV.

The Company has granted 2,256,482 stock options ("Options") and 466,346 restricted share units ("RSUs") to certain employees as part of the 2024 year end performance incentive program. The Options include both time and performance based vesting conditions, and are exercisable at a price of $0.84 per share for five years from the grant date. The RSUs vest after one year of continued service.

The Options and RSUs have been granted to employees of the Company under the terms of the Company's Equity Incentive Plan ("EIP") which was approved by Shareholders of the Company at the annual and special meeting of the Shareholders on June 18, 2024. The EIP allows the grant of Options, RSUs, and deferred share units to directors, officers, key employees, and consultants of the Company, as determined by the Company's Board of Directors. The full text of the EIP is available in the Company's latest management information circular which can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

In conclusion, CVW CleanTech's participation in key conferences and strategic partnerships positions the company as a leader in the clean technology sector. The company's innovative solutions for recovering critical minerals from oil sands tailings, combined with its commitment to sustainable development and reconciliation efforts, make it a compelling investment opportunity. As the global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, CVW CleanTech is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend and drive meaningful change in the industry.