Stockport Exploration maintains a 100% interest in its Crescent Lake Lithium Prospect

HALIFAX, Nov. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Stockport Exploration Inc. (TSXV: SPT) ("Stockport") announces that it has received notice from Sovereign Gold Company Limited ("Sovereign") of Australia that they will not exercise their option to acquire 100% of Stockport's 317 Claim Units within the Crescent Lake Lithium Prospect in Ontario, Canada, thereby allowing Stockport to maintain its 100% interest in the project.

Pursuant to the option agreement announced on June 22, 2016 between Stockport and Sovereign, Sovereign made an initial payment to Stockport of $100,000 upon signing of the option agreement and a further payment of $75,000 within 75 days of execution of the option agreement.

Jim Megann, President and CEO of Stockport, stated "Sovereign has been a great partner to begin the exploration of this highly prospective lithium prospect, and we will continue to focus on finding joint venture partners to continue the advancement of this project."

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SOURCEStockport Exploration Inc.