Sigma Lithium Denies "Fake News" on Waste Piles, Alleges Market Manipulation

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Sigma Lithium refutes recent media reports about its waste management, clarifies a minor fine, and alleges market manipulation tied to increased put options.

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• Refutes "Fake News" on Waste Piles

  The company vehemently denies media reports that its waste piles were "banned" by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, stating Brazil's mining regulator (ANM) has attested to their safety.

• Clarifies Minor Fine

  Sigma Lithium confirms receiving a R$10,000 (approximately US$2,000) fine from the Ministry of Labor and Employment, characterizing it as a small amount and emphasizing the ANM as the sole regulatory authority for mining activities.

• Alleges Market Manipulation

  The company notes an "unusual and substantial increase" in put options coinciding with the negative media reports, suggesting a pattern of disseminating false information, and has contacted FINRA.

• Confirms Production Guidance

  Sigma Lithium reiterated it is on track to achieve its production guidance of 240,000 tonnes per year of lithium oxide concentrate, having successfully ramped up mining operations.

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Sigma Lithium is actively countering recent negative media reports regarding its waste piles, clarifying that a reported fine was minor and that the primary mining regulator attests to their safety. The company also alleges that these "inaccurate media reports" coincided with an unusual increase in put options, suggesting a coordinated effort to manipulate its stock. This filing aims to mitigate the impact of negative press and defend the company's reputation and stock performance.