MGX Minerals Recognized as Double Finalist for S&P Global Platts Metals Awards

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGX Minerals Inc. ("MGX" or the "Company") (CSE:XMG) (FKT:1MG) (OTCQB:MGXMF) is pleased to announce the Company has been nominated in two categories as a finalist for the S&P Global Platts Metal Awards. MGX has been chosen as a finalist for the Base and Specialty Metals Industry Leadership Award as well as the Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award.

Global Metals Awards Finalists were chosen from a pool of nearly 100 nominations. An independent panel of international experts, whose background and experience include regulation, corporate leadership, trading and technology, will determine the award winners. Winners of the 2018 Global Metals Awards will be announced at a black-tie celebration on May 17, 2018 at the Marriott Grosvenor Square in London. For more information visit https://gma.platts.com/Finalists/Finalists2018.

MGX's technology rapidly extracts lithium and other elements from oilfield and oilsands wastewater, mine tailings, and natural brine with a clean water by-product. Commercial units are nearing deployment and have been designed to be scalable and modular. MGX controls over two million acres of lithium-bearing brines throughout North America.

About MGX Minerals
MGX Minerals is a diversified Canadian resource company with interests in advanced material and energy assets throughout North America. Learn more at www.mgxminerals.com.

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