SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Lithium Exploration Group (OTCBB: LEXG.OB) (OTCQB: LEXG.OB) announced today that it is actively pursuing the acquisition of an oil and gas asset in Alberta, Canada. This acquisition will speed up the development of a pilot plant at the company’s Valleyview Project and will provide a steady stream of revenue to the company during the development phase of the project and technology testing.

“Our strategy has always been to vertically integrate our Valleyview Project through the acquisition of an oil and gas asset. This will provide immediate revenue while we begin to monetize the produced water (brine) by separating the valuable minerals prior to disposal,” commented CEO Alex Walsh. “Without our own asset, we would have to spend months in the permitting process and duplicate much of the infrastructure needed to set up our pilot plant. An acquisition overlaying our MAIM (metallic and industrial mineral) permits in Alberta will provide immediate revenue and save us millions in development costs. Any acquisition will, of course, be dependent upon financing. We will be able to tie up a property in escrow and have already begun discussions with investment bankers and potential partners to evaluate properties that will be coming up for sale in the near future.”

About Us
Lithium Exploration Group is a US based exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and development potential of lithium brines and other precious metals that demonstrate high probability for near-term production. Currently the company is focused on its Western Canada property. Lithium Exploration Group is a fully reporting company traded on the OTCBB under the symbol LEXG. Website: www.lithiumexplorationgroup.com. Lithium Exploration Group is also on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter @LEXG_OTCBB.

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Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of lithium prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Shanon Chilson
480-641-4790
info@lithiumexplorationgroup.com

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