TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (TSX:AVL) (OTCQX:AVLNF) (“Avalon” or the “Company”) reports that
further to the Company’s news release dated July 25, 2016, the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on the Separation Rapids
Lithium Project is now targeted for completion by mid-September, 2016. Work continues towards finalizing the hydrometallurgical
process plant cost estimates, the mine plan and the economic model. Some delays were experienced in receiving final analytical
results from the laboratory which has delayed completion of the PEA. Most of the other components of the PEA, including the updated
resource estimate and environmental studies, have now been completed.
The technical information included in this news release has been reviewed and approved by the Company’s Senior
Vice President, Metallurgy and Technology Development, Mr. David Marsh, FAusIMM (CP), and Donald S. Bubar, P.Geo., both Qualified
Persons under NI 43-101.
About Avalon Advanced Materials Inc.
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (formerly Avalon Rare Metals Inc.) is a Canadian mineral development company specializing in
niche market metals and minerals with growing demand in new technology. The Company has three advanced stage projects, all
100%-owned, providing investors with exposure to lithium, tin and indium, as well as rare earth elements, tantalum, niobium, and
zirconium. Avalon is currently focusing on its Separation Rapids Lithium Project, Kenora, ON and its East Kemptville Tin-Indium
Project, Yarmouth, NS. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are corporate cornerstones.
For questions and feedback, please e-mail the Company at ir@AvalonAM.com, or phone Don Bubar, President & CEO at 416-364-4938.
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but
are not limited to, statement that the PEA on the Separation Rapids Lithium Project is now targeted for completion by
mid-September, 2016. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such
as “potential”, “scheduled”, “anticipates”, “continues”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “targeted”,
“planned”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”,
“would”, “might” or “will be” or “will not be” taken, reached or result, “will occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements
are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity,
performance or achievements of Avalon to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements
are made. Although Avalon has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expected results described in forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to market conditions, and the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses as well
as those risk factors set out in the Company’s current Annual Information Form, Management’s Discussion and Analysis and other
disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile at www.SEDAR.com. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as
actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Such forward-looking statements
have been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company’s plans and objectives and may not be
appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Avalon does not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained herein, except in accordance with applicable securities
laws.
