Stria Unveils Cost-Cutting Lithium Processing Technologies for Its Pontax and Wilcox Lithium Projects

Stria Capital Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SRA) ("Stria") owner of the Pontax Lithium and
Wilcox Lithium Projects, (see news release dated January 6, 2014 available at
www.sedar.com), in Canada and the United States, announced today its plans to
introduce proprietary on-site processing technologies that produce high purity
lithium chloride directly from spodumene ore on an environmentally sustainable,
cost-reduced basis. 


Stria's proprietary processing technologies were developed by Mr. David Johnson,
a co-founder and Director of ALCERECO Inc., a Kingston, Ontario-based advanced
materials services company that provides specialty processing capabilities to
companies innovating in new and existing markets.


"A simpler, more efficient recovery of lithium and lithium compounds from
spodumene ore at the source leads to a competitive advantage in business terms,"
said Gary Economo, Stria's President and Chief Executive Officer.


Mr. Economo said the potential benefits of the technologies is that they require
less controls; less chemistry via the recycling of chemicals; require less
energy due to energy recycling; reduce capital costs from the construction of
smaller, compact processing facilities, and; the combination of a simple process
and compact design enable easy automation.


"Powering the green revolution from technologies that bring high purity lithium
products to market on a cost-competitive basis with lithium brine precipitation
producers is critical to our long-term success in the lithium sector," said Mr.
Economo.


"We see technology innovation as the key that unlocks the door for Stria to move
into an established global market in tandem with green technology manufacturers
seeking low-cost, high-quality lithium chloride, lithium carbonate and lithium
hydroxide sourcing options," Mr. Economo added.


(1) The acquisition by Stria of Pueblo Lithium LLC from the Vendor is subject to
various terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, including Board
approvals and the receipt of requisite TSX-V and other regulatory approvals.
(Please refer to Stria's news release dated December 23, 2013).


About Lithium

Lithium is considered a key, strategic material in the clean technology economy
that is being fuelled by advances in electric vehicles, energy storage and
electronics. 


The U.S. Department of Energy has identified lithium as a critical material
whose demand is forecast to grow dramatically in the medium term, with
rechargeable lithium batteries leading the way. 


Demand for lithium batteries - especially from consuming nations India and China
- is expected to increase significantly as demand for plug-in hybrid electric
and all-electric vehicles grows. 


Demand today for rechargeable lithium batteries already exceeds that of
rechargeable non-lithium batteries for use in cellphones, cordless tools, MP3
players and portable computers and tablets, according to the US Geological
Survey. 


Major automobile companies are scrambling to develop lithium batteries for
electric vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles. According to the U.S. Energy
Department's Critical Materials Strategy, in the medium term, Li-ion batteries
may gain significant market share, especially in hybrid-electric vehicles, as
more carmakers switch over from nickel-metal hydride batteries.


Lithium batteries could also be important to the successful integration of
renewable electricity technologies in the context of Smart Grid development. 


Non-rechargeable lithium batteries are used in calculators, cameras, computers,
electronic games, watches, and other devices.


About ALCERECO Inc.

ALCERECO Inc. was formed by a group of partners with extensive backgrounds in
advanced materials, new product development and commercialization. The company
has connections to global value chains for both supply and applications. 


ALCERECO's combined experience includes management positions in large chemicals
and light metal companies, industrial research in metal and mining technology,
successful new product commercialization, and designing and building new
processing facilities.


About Stria Capital Inc. 

Stria recently commenced operations as a Tier 2 mining issuer. Prior to the TSX
approval on December 17, 2013 of the Company's acquisition of the Pontax-Lithium
property, in the James Bay region of Quebec, as the Company's qualifying
transaction, Stria had been a Capital Pool Company. 


Stria is engaged on the acquisition and development of clean technology mineral
properties in North America and includes the Wilcox Lithium Project located in
Cochise, Arizona. 


Qualified Person: This news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Julien
Davy, P.Geo., M.Sc., MBA, Vice President of Exploration for Stria and a
Qualified Person under NI 43-101 guidelines.


Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 


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(i) volatile stock price; (ii) the general global markets and economic
conditions; (iii) the possibility of write-downs and impairments; (iv) the risk
associated with exploration, development and operations of mineral deposits; (v)
the risk associated with establishing title to mineral properties and assets;
(vi)the risks associated with entering into joint ventures; (vii) fluctuations
in commodity prices; (viii) the risks associated with uninsurable risks arising
during the course of exploration, development and production; (ix) competition
faced by the Company in securing experienced personnel and financing; (x) access
to adequate infrastructure to support mining, processing, development and
exploration activities; (xi) the risks associated with changes in the mining
regulatory regime governing the Company ; (xii) the risks associated with the
various environmental regulations the Company is subject to; (xiii) risks
related to regulatory and permitting delays; (xiv) risks related to potential
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time such statements are made, including but not limited to, continued
exploration activities, no material adverse change in metal prices, exploration
and development plans proceeding in accordance with plans and such plans
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Stria Capital Inc.
Mr. Gary Economo
President and CEO
613-691-1091 ext 101
geconomo@striacapital.com
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