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First Class Metals PLC (‘First Class Metals’ ‘FCM’ or the ‘Company’) the UK listed company focused on the discovery of economic metal deposits across its exploration properties in Ontario, Canada, is pleased to provide an update on preparations for the forthcoming drill programme at the Roy structure on the Sunbeam Property. Drill mobilisation has now been completed.

Highlights

  • 1,000m drill contract with provision for additional 500m signed with Forage PL (‘Forage’) drilling
  • Drill preparation commenced on the Roy structure at the Sunbeam property
  • First four drill collars have been marked.
  • Drill rig and supporting equipment on site
  • Drilling will focus on the Roy area of the Sunbeam property
  • Drilling will seek to prove depth continuity in the area of and along strike of the 18.8g/t gold (Au) channel sample from the stripping
  • Emerald Geological Services (‘EGS’) will supervise drill preparation, the day-to-day drilling as well as core logging and sampling

Marc J. Sale CEO First Class Metals Commented:

‘The mobilisation of the drill rig to Roy and the anticipation of drilling starting this weekend marks an important step forward in advancing the Sunbeam Property. Forage has recently completed a programme in the district and brings both local experience and a strong operational reputation.

The rapid progression from planning to mobilisation at Sunbeam demonstrates that FCM is a company focused on delivery. Having recently completed drilling at North Hemlo and now positioning to commence at Sunbeam, we are advancing our exploration strategy in a disciplined and systematic manner.

The Roy trend represents a robust mineralised structure of district scale in a geological environment know to host significant resources.’

Figure 1 showing the stripped area at Roy which returned 18.8g/t Au and will be the focus of the drilling.

Qualified Person

The technical disclosures contained in this announcement have been drafted in line with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum standards and guidelines and approved by Marc J. Sale, who has more than 30 years in the gold exploration industry and is considered a Qualified Person owing to his status as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

For Further Information:

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For further information, please contact:

James Knowles, Executive Chair
Email: JamesK@Firstclassmetalsplc.com
Tel: 07488 362641

Marc J Sale, CEO
Email: MarcS@Firstclassmetalsplc.com
Tel: 07711 093532

Novum Securities Limited (Financial Adviser)
David Coffman

Website: www.novumsecurities.com
Tel: (0)20 7399 9400

Axis Capital Markets (Broker)
Lewis Jones

Website: Axcap247.com
Tel: (0)203 026 0449

First Class Metals PLC Background

First Class Metals listed on the LSE in July 2022 and is focused on metals exploration in Ontario, Canada which has a robust and thriving junior mineral exploration sector. In particular, the Hemlo ‘camp’ near Marathon, Ontario is a proven world class address for gold exploration, featuring the Hemlo gold deposit operated by Barrick Mining (>23M oz gold produced), with the past producing Geco and Winston Lake base metal deposits also situated in the region.

FCM currently holds 100% ownership of seven claim blocks covering over 250km² in northwest Ontario. A further three blocks are under option and cover an additional 30km2.FCM is focussed on exploring for gold but has base metals and critical metals mineralisation. FCM is maintaining a joint venture with GT Resources on the West Pickle Lake Property a drill-proven ultra-high-grade Ni-Cu project.

The flagship properties, North Hemlo and Sunbeam, are gold focussed. North Hemlo has a significant discovery in the Dead Otter trend which is a discontinuous 3.5km gold anomalous trend with a 19.6g/t Au peak grab sample. This sampling being the highest known assay from a grab sample ever recorded on the North Limb of Hemlo.

In October 2022 FCM completed the option to purchase the historical high-grade past-producing Sunbeam gold mine near Atikokan, Ontario, ~15 km southeast of Agnico Eagle’s Hammond Reef gold deposit (3.3 Moz of open pit probable gold reserves).

FCM acquired the Zigzag Project near Armstrong, Ontario in March 2023. The property features Li-Ta-bearing pegmatites in the same belt as Green Technology Metals’ Seymour Lake Project, which contains a Mineral Resource estimate of 9.9 Mt @ 1.04% Li2O. Zigzag was successfully drilled prior to Christmas 2023 and results have now been released.

The Kerrs Gold property, acquired under option by First Class Metals in April 2024, is located in northeastern Ontario within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the world’s most prolific gold-producing regions. The project holds a historical inferred resource of approximately 386,000 ounces of gold, underscoring its potential as a meaningful addition to FCM’s expanding gold portfolio. Kerrs Gold complements the Company’s exploration strategy and provides exposure to a well-established mining district. FCM is currently reviewing plans to advance the project and further unlock its value.

The significant potential of the properties for precious, base and battery metals relates to ‘nearology’, since all properties lie in the same districts as known deposits (Hemlo, Hammond Reef, Seymour Lake), and either contain known showings, geochemical or geophysical anomalies, or favourable structures along strike from known showings (e.g. the Esa project, with an inferred Hemlo-style shear along strike from known gold occurrences).

For further information see the Company’s presentation on the web site:

www.firstclassmetalsplc.com

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement may contain forward-looking statements which are based on the Company’s expectations, intentions and projections regarding its future performance, anticipated events or trends and other matters that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements sometimes use words such as ‘aim’, ‘anticipate’, ‘target’, ‘expect’, ‘estimate’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘goal’, ‘believe’, or other words of similar meaning. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of such statements and, except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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First Development Resources plc (AIM: FDR), the UK-based, Australia-focused exploration company with mineral interests in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, is pleased to provide results and interpretation from the December 2025 stream sediment sampling programme completed at its Selta Project (‘Selta’ or the ‘Project’) located in the Aileron Province of Australia’s Northern Territory.

The programme was undertaken across the West Nintabrinna and Ingallan rare-earth element (‘REE’) target areas and was designed as a low-cost, first-pass exercise to refine previously identified anomalism and define priority areas for focused follow-up exploration.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Highest assay of 2,103 ppm total rare-earth elements + yttrium (‘TREE+Y’) returned at West Nintabrinna, with coherent multi-sample anomalism confirming a fertile intrusive system. Encouraging TREE+Y results (up to 385 ppm) also returned from Ingallan.
  • Target areas significantly refined: West Nintabrinna from c.75km² to c.5km² (‘Tourmaline’) and Ingallan reduced from approximately 90km² to c.8.5km² (‘Peake Bore’), materially improving targeting precision.
  • Geochemical signatures indicate localised granite fractionation and enrichment consistent with potential pegmatite-hosted lithium (Li) and REE mineralisation.
  • Discrete intrusive features at West Nintabrinna and distinct 1.8km strike pale outcrop identified at Ingallan define clear follow-up mapping and drill-target pathways.
  • Gradient Array Induced Polarisation (‘GAIP’) survey at Lander West gold target c.50% complete. Survey temporarily paused due to inclement weather conditions affecting access.

Tristan Pottas, Chief Executive Officer of FDR, commented:

‘The December stream sediment programme has delivered a strong outcome and materially advanced our understanding of the REE potential at Selta.

Importantly, we have reduced broad conceptual targets to clearly defined priority zones at both West Nintabrinna and Ingallan. The 2,103 ppm TREE+Y result at West Nintabrinna is particularly encouraging and supports our interpretation of a fertile intrusive system capable of hosting rare-earth mineralisation.

This low-cost programme has significantly improved our targeting efficiency and provides a clear and systematic pathway for the next phase of REE exploration at Selta.’

DECEMBER 2025 STREAM SEDIMENT SAMPLING PROGRAMME

The field programme, completed over one week in December 2025, comprised systematic stream sediment sampling and reconnaissance geological observations across the two priority Li and REE target areas (Figure 1) previously identified from historical data review and announced 19 November 2025:

Selta Project – REE Exploration Update – 07:00:04 19 Nov 2025 – FDR News article | London Stock Exchange

Stream sediment sampling provides an effective regional screening tool by characterising upstream catchment geology and metalliferous signatures. The primary objectives of the programme were to:

  • Validate historical geochemical anomalies;
  • Increase sampling density;
  • Identify discrete anomalous catchments;
  • Refine target areas for follow-up exploration.

Samples were analysed using ALS Globals Lithium borate fusion (ME-MS81) method, this method was selected to maximise the recovery of resistive heavy minerals commonly associated with REE and lithium-caesium-tantalum (‘LCT’) style pegmatite systems. With statistical analysis applied to identify fractionated trends within the collected samples, to allow for the systematic evaluation of the West Nintabrinna and Ingallan target areas.

Figure 1: Location of stream sediment samples from sample locations within the West Nintabrinna and Ingallan target areas.

West Nintabrinna delivered the strongest geochemical results of the programme, with TREE+Y values of up to 2,103 ppm (Figures 2 and 3), representing the highest results recorded in this phase of exploration. In total 21 samples were collected.

Three strongly anomalous samples define a coherent central catchment now referred to as the ‘Tourmaline target area’, draining the core of the outcrop. Geochemical patterns indicate an evolved felsic intrusive signature consistent with fertile magmatic systems capable of hosting REE-bearing pegmatites.

Airborne imagery highlights multiple discrete pale-weathering outcrops within the anomalous zone, which may correspond to small intrusive or pegmatitic bodies contributing to the observed enrichment.

The programme has reduced the effective West Nintabrinna exploration footprint from approximately 75km² to approximately 5km², materially improving targeting precision and cost efficiency for follow-up work.

Figure 2: Extent of the Tourmaline target area and enriched streams on the West Nintabrinna target area.

Figure 3: Image of the sample location WN011, which recorded up to 2,103 ppm TREE+Y values.

INGALLAN STREAM SEDIMENT RESULTS

Results from the 20 stream sediment samples collected at the Ingallan Target Area show that REE enrichment is localised rather than evenly distributed across the mapped granite and metasedimentary rocks.

TREE+Y values of up to 385 ppm were returned within a central zone now defined as the ‘Peake Bore Target’ (Figure 4). Geochemical patterns indicate:

  • Localised granite fractionation;
  • Enrichment in incompatible elements;
  • Heavy mineral assemblages consistent with evolved intrusive phases.

Drainage basin analysis has reduced the effective exploration footprint from approximately 90km² to around 8.5 km², focusing exploration on the Peake Bore target as a high-priority area for potential LCT- and REE-bearing pegmatite mineralisation.

Within the Peake Bore target, a north-northeast-trending pale-weathering outcrop of approximately 1.8 km strike and 10 to 30 metre width has been identified from airborne imagery and field observations. A further c.1 km east-west-trending pale outcrop, along with additional pale-weathering exposures associated with elevated geochemistry, has also been recognised. These features represent key hard-rock targets for follow-up mapping and rock-chip sampling.

Although the area remains largely untested, its proximity to two large granitic intrusions provides a favourable geological setting for the formation of pegmatite-hosted REE mineralisation. The current programme did not evaluate ionic clay REE potential in the western part of Ingallan, which remains untested.

Figure 4: Extent of the Peake Bore Target area, enriched streams and target outcrops on the Ingallan target area.

GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT

The Selta Project lies within the Aileron Province of the Arunta Region in Australia’s Northern Territory, a Proterozoic terrane known for hosting evolved granitic systems associated with tin (Sn), tungsten (W), uranium (U) and rare-metal mineralisation.

Rare-earth elements, commonly reported together with yttrium as TREE+Y due to its similar chemical behaviour and occurrence in the same mineral systems, are typically enriched during the late stages of granite crystallisation. Where this fractionation becomes localised, it can form discrete intrusive or pegmatitic bodies capable of hosting concentrated REE mineralisation.

The stream sediment results at both West Nintabrinna and Ingallan show geochemical signatures consistent with this type of evolved, fractionated system. Importantly, the anomalism is spatially restricted rather than broadly dispersed, suggesting defined source areas rather than background enrichment.

In this regional geological setting, the presence of localised REE enrichment, elevated incompatible element signatures and coherent anomalous catchments is considered encouraging and supports further targeted exploration.

NEXT STEPS

The results of the December programme have refined and prioritised exploration targets at Selta.

The Company intends to:

  • Undertake detailed geological mapping across Peake Bore and the Tourmaline refined target areas;
  • Conduct systematic rock-chip sampling of identified outcrops;
  • Complete additional targeted geochemical work where appropriate;
  • Evaluate high-resolution geophysics to assist in drill target definition;
  • Progress toward potential drilling, subject to results.

REE exploration remains central to the Company’s strategy at Selta, alongside the ongoing geophysical work on the Lander West gold target area.

GAIP SURVEY UPDATE

The GAIP survey at the Lander West gold target commenced in early January 2026 and is designed to complement the previously completed high-resolution aeromagnetic and radiometric surveys. The programme aims to enhance the Company’s understanding of subsurface geology and structural architecture across the target area, supporting the refinement of potential drill targets.

Adverse weather conditions currently affecting Central Australia have resulted in a temporary pause to field operations. The survey is approximately 50% complete will resume once conditions permit.

Chief Executive Officer Tristan Pottas is expected to visit site in early March, and the Company will provide a further update in due course.

Qualified Person Statement

The technical information contained in this disclosure has been reviewed and approved by Mr Nicholas O’Reilly (MSc, DIC, MIMMM QMR, MAusIMM, FGS), who is a qualified geologist and acts as the Qualified Person under the AIM Rules – Note for Mining and Oil & Gas Companies. Mr O’Reilly is a principal consultant working for Mining Analyst Consulting Ltd which has been retained by First Development Resources plc to provide technical support.

GLOSSARY

Term

Definition

Fertile intrusive system

An igneous intrusion whose chemistry indicates it has evolved sufficiently during crystallisation to concentrate rare or economically important elements.

Geochemical signature

The characteristic pattern and relative abundance of elements within a rock or sediment sample that reflects its source geology and mineral potential.

Granite fractionation

The progressive chemical evolution of a granite magma during cooling, which can concentrate rare and incompatible elements into late-stage phases.

Incompatible elements

Elements that preferentially remain in the molten portion of a magma during crystallisation, leading to enrichment in late-stage intrusive phases.

LCT style pegmatite

A lithium-caesium-tantalum enriched pegmatite formed from highly evolved granitic melts and commonly associated with rare-metal mineralisation.

Pegmatite

A very coarse-grained igneous rock, typically formed during the final stages of magma crystallisation, which can host concentrated rare metals and minerals.

Rare-earth element

A group of 17 metallic elements, including the lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium, commonly used in high-technology and critical energy applications.

REE bearing pegmatite

A pegmatite containing minerals enriched in rare-earth elements, typically formed from highly fractionated granitic systems.

Stream sediment sampling

An exploration technique that analyses sediments collected from drainage channels to detect geochemical signals from upstream bedrock.

Total rare-earth elements (TREE)

The combined concentration of all rare-earth elements in a sample, typically expressed in parts per million (ppm) or as a percentage of rare-earth oxides, used to indicate the overall level of rare-earth enrichment.

Yttrium (Y)

A critical metal that behaves chemically like the heavy rare-earth elements and is commonly reported alongside them (TREE+Y) because it occurs in the same minerals and geological systems.

For further information visit www.firstdevelopmentresources.com or contact the following:

First Development Resources plc

Tristan Pottas (CEO)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3778 1397

Beaumont Cornish Limited

Nominated Adviser

Roland Cornish / Asia Szusciak

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7628 3396

SI Capital Limited

Broker

Nick Emerson

Tel: +44 (0) 1483 413 500

Beaumont Cornish Limited (‘Beaumont Cornish’) is the Company’s Nominated Adviser and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Beaumont Cornish’s responsibilities as the Company’s Nominated Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to the London Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter referred to in it.

ABOUT FIRST DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

First Development Resources’ assets comprise eight granted tenements covering a total area of 2,314.4km2. Five of the tenements, comprising three prospective copper-gold projects, are located in Western Australia (WA) while the remaining three tenements, comprising a rare-earth element (REE), uranium, lithium and gold project, are located in the Australian’s Northern Territory. All tenements are wholly owned by FDR. The assets are a mixture of drill ready and earlier stage exploration.

The WA Projects include the Company’s Wallal Project as well as Ripon Hills and Braeside West Projects situated in the Paterson Province, which is widely regarded as one of the most productive regions in Australia for the discovery of world-class gold-copper deposits, and which is home to several world-class mines and more recent discoveries.

The Selta Project in the Northern Territory is located in an area considered highly prospective for uranium and rare-earth element mineralisation along with base and precious metal mineralisation. Numerous companies are actively exploring within the region.

Beyond the existing portfolio, FDR is actively looking to expand its portfolio through the acquisition of early-stage exploration projects in Australia.

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President Donald Trump’s newly created Board of Peace is set to hold its first meeting Thursday, with administration officials and participating countries framing the gathering as a step toward implementing the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction effort rather than a moment likely to deliver an immediate breakthrough.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement, ‘President Trump is proud to welcome representatives from more than 40 nations to the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on Thursday for a major announcement on Board of Peace actions aimed at establishing enduring peace in the Middle East. Since the president and his team ended the war between Israel and Hamas last October, we have maintained the ceasefire, delivered historic levels of humanitarian aid, and secured the return of every living and deceased hostage. The Board of Peace will build on that progress and prove to be the most consequential international body in history.’

At least 40 countries are expected to attend the inaugural session in Washington, where Trump is slated to chair discussions on a multibillion-dollar reconstruction framework, humanitarian coordination and the potential deployment of an international stabilization force.

Officials said representatives will come from across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, and speakers are expected to include President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, Ambassador Mike Waltz, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, High Representative Nickolay Mladenov and other participants.

Trump unveiled the initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month. Initial members include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Pakistan, Turkey, Israel, Hungary, Morocco, Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, Argentina, Paraguay, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

On Sunday, Trump said members of the initiative had already pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding Gaza and would commit personnel to international stabilization and policing efforts. ‘The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential international body in history, and it is my honor to serve as its Chairman,’ Trump wrote in a social media post announcing the commitments.

Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has announced a plan to train a future Gaza police force, while Indonesia has committed thousands of troops to a prospective international stabilization mission expected to deploy later this year.

The United Arab Emirates, a founding participant in the initiative, said it plans to continue its humanitarian engagement in Gaza.

‘The UAE remains committed to scaling up its humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza and to advancing a durable peace between Israelis and Palestinians,’ the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, noting its role as a founding member of the Board of Peace and part of the Gaza Executive Board.

Even as Gulf and regional partners signal willingness to fund humanitarian needs, long-term reconstruction remains tied to security conditions on the ground.

Disarmament remains the central test

Analysts say the meeting’s significance will hinge less on headline announcements and more on whether participants align on the unresolved core issue shaping Gaza’s future: Hamas’ disarmament.

Ghaith al-Omari, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, argued the meeting’s credibility will depend on whether participants coalesce around a clear position on disarmament. ‘Unless there is going to be a joint statement coming out of it that clearly says Hamas has to disarm — to me the meeting would be a failure,’ he said, because it would show ‘the U.S. cannot get everyone on the same page.’

Funding is also expected to dominate discussions, though diplomats and analysts caution that pledges may not translate quickly into large-scale reconstruction.

‘We’re going to see pledges,’ al-Omari told Fox News Digital, ‘with a footnote that a pledge does not always translate to deliverables,’ urging attention to which countries commit funds and whether the money is earmarked for humanitarian aid, stabilization or long-term rebuilding.

John Hannah, a senior fellow at the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), also cautioned that early financial pledges are unlikely to translate into immediate large-scale reconstruction. ‘I can’t imagine that much of that initial pledge or any of it is going to actual long-term or even medium-term reconstruction of Gaza. Just too many parties won’t support it, pending actual progress on the core question of disarmament and demilitarization of Hamas,’ he said.

Hannah added that the financing challenge remains enormous. ‘It’s been a major outstanding question: How are you going to fund this tremendous bill that is going to come due over the course of the next several years?’ he said. ‘I’ve been watching this now for 35 years, and if I had $100 for every time a major Arab country pledged support for the Palestinians but not delivered, I’d be a relatively wealthy man.’

Netanyahu signs on despite Turkey, Qatar tensions

The initiative has also highlighted political tensions surrounding Israel’s participation, particularly given the involvement of Turkey and Qatar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed on to the agreement last week during a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, placing Israel formally inside the framework despite earlier Israeli objections to Ankara and Doha playing a central role in Gaza’s future.

Hannah said Netanyahu’s decision reflects strategic calculations tied to Washington. ‘I think the prime minister doesn’t want to anger the president. He’s prioritizing his really good strategic relationship with Trump over this tactical difference over Turkey and Qatar,’ he said. ‘The prime minister is just making a basic calculation of where Israel’s interests lie here and trying to balance these competing factors.’

European allies raise legal concerns

Beyond Gaza, the initiative has sparked concern among European allies, many of whom have declined to join the board.

European officials told Fox News Digital the group’s charter raises legal and institutional questions and may conflict with the original U.N. framework that envisioned a Gaza-focused mechanism.

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, European leaders argued the Board of Peace’s mandate appears to diverge from the U.N. Security Council resolution that initially supported a Gaza-specific body.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the resolution envisioned a time-limited structure tied directly to Gaza and to the U.N., but that the board’s current charter no longer reflects those provisions. ‘The U.N. Security Council resolution provided for a Board of Peace for Gaza… it provided for it to be limited in time until 2027… and referred to Gaza, whereas the statute of the Board of Peace makes no reference to any of these things,’ she said. ‘So I think there is a Security Council resolution but the Board of Peace does not reflect it.’

In response, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz criticized what he described as excessive concern over the initiative and argued the status quo in Gaza was unsustainable, and attacked what he said was ‘hand-wringing’ about the Board of Peace — saying the cycle of war with Hamas in control had to be broken.

Not a replacement for the United Nations

Despite European unease, analysts say the Board of Peace is unlikely to replace the U.N. system.

Al-Omari dismissed the idea that the initiative poses a serious institutional challenge, arguing that major powers remain deeply invested in the existing multilateral structure.

Hannah agreed, saying the administration appears to view Thursday’s meeting primarily as incremental progress rather than any kind of major breakthrough. ‘The way the administration is looking at this is just another sign of continued progress and momentum, rather than any kind of major breakthrough,’ he concluded.

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Brunswick Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: BRW, OTCQB: BRWXF; FRANKFURT:1XQ; ‘BRW’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it has identified three new high priority lithium targets (area A, B and C in Figure 1) at the Anatacau Main Project, where drilling is currently underway, located in the Eeyou-Istchee James Bay region of Quebec. The Project is strategically situated 22 kilometers east and along strike of a major proven lithium-bearing structural corridor also hosting Rio Tinto’s Galaxy Project and Brunswick’s Anatacau West Project.

Mr. Killian Charles, President and CEO of BRW, commented: ‘Anatacau is rapidly proving to be one of the most exciting projects in our portfolio alongside Mirage with the addition of these seven potential spodumene showings within larger packages of highly evolved and favorable pegmatites. These high priority targets were the result of additional compilation work in preparation for the ongoing drill program and highlight the significant exploration potential of the Project. Following the drill program at Anais, Brunswick will commence a major prospecting campaign to rapidly evaluate these new targets once ground conditions permit field activities.’

Figure 1: Anatacau Project Location

Anatacau Project Location

Anais Discovery Targets

Between two and five kilometers south of the Anais showing where the Company is currently drilling, three unverified spodumene showings were identified through compilation work. These showings significantly expand the exploration potential surrounding the Anais discovery (area A in Figure 1). Over 200 pegmatite outcrops have been identified through satellite imagery in this area with the largest measuring approximately 500 by 200 meters.

Newly Staked Targets

Contiguous and located immediately west to the Anatacau Main Project, BRW recently completed staking covering an additional three unverified spodumene showings and 150 pegmatite outcrops (area B in Figure 1). The largest identified outcrop measures 800 by 100 meters. It is possible that the potential spodumene showings, alongside the southern most targets in area A, form a new secondary trend to the lithium-bearing structural corridor hosting Rio Tinto’s Galaxy Project and Brunswick’s Anais showing.

Pontax Trend Targets

The Pontax trend is an emerging major NE–SW regional lithium-bearing structural corridor extending over 20 kilometers across the southern portion of the Anatacau Property. Brunswick Exploration has identified over 13 highly fractionated pegmatites with highly favorable K/Rb ratios (below 30 and as low as 14) and mineralogy within the Pontax trend (area C in Figure 1) within over 90 pegmatite outcrops where the largest visible outcrop measures approximately 200 by 50 meters. These high priority targets neighbor one potential spodumene showing controlled by BRW. This corridor continues to the southwest where it hosts Cygnus Metals’ Pontax Lithium Project and Li-FT Power’s Pontax Project.

Figure 2: BRW Quebec Portfolio

BRW Quebec Portfolio

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information related to this press release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Francois Goulet, Manager Quebec. He is a Professional Geologist registered in Quebec.

About Brunswick Exploration Inc.

Brunswick Exploration is a Montreal-based mineral exploration company listed on the TSX-V under symbol BRW. The Company is focused on grassroots exploration for lithium in Canada, a critical metal necessary to global decarbonization and energy transition. The company is rapidly advancing the most extensive grassroots lithium property portfolio in Canada, Greenland and Saudi Arabia underpinned by its Mirage project, one of the largest undeveloped hard-rock lithium Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate in the Americas, with 52.2Mt grading 1.08% Li2O.

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Mr. Killian Charles, President and CEO

Phone: 514 861 4441

Email: info@BRWexplo.com

Neither 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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This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in the Corporation’s public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Corporation believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. (TSXV: PALI) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Palisades’) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Made in America Gold Corp. (‘MIAG’), has successfully completed the acquisition of Undercover Gold Inc. (‘Undercover’), for the South Cortez and South Tonkin properties. Undercover was founded by NewQuest Capital Inc. (‘NewQuest’) which is led by an industry-recognized exploration team that has structured numerous earn-in joint venture deals with major mining companies across a global portfolio of exploration projects. Property details for MIAG’s ten district-scale projects can be found on the new company website, madeinamericagold.com.

The newly acquired properties target classic Carlin-type gold mineralization within the Lower Plate of the Robert’s Mountain thrust, a geological setting synonymous with Nevada’s largest discoveries. While the Cortez district has a long history of production, the South Cortez and South Tonkin blocks remain remarkably under-explored, particularly at depth. Existing technical data, including seismic and aeromagnetic surveys, and historical drilling, indicates that favorable lower-plate host rock stratigraphy resides at accessible depths of less than 400 meters. MIAG is now positioned to leverage an extensive database to test high-priority targets that have seen limited exploration compared to neighboring major-operated land packages.

Justin Daley, CEO of MIAG, stated: ‘The closing of the South Cortez and South Tonkin acquisition marks a transformative milestone for MIAG. By integrating these projects into our portfolio, we are easily the biggest junior company landholder in Nevada, controlling roughly 800 km² of the state’s most productive and prospective gold trends. These projects don’t just add acreage, they represent newly consolidated claim groups just six kilometers south of the Tier 1 Goldrush and Fourmile deposits. With favorable lower-plate geology confirmed at shallow depths and a wealth of historic data already in hand, we are positioned to unlock value in part of a district that has already proven to host 10-million-ounce-plus deposits. Our focus now shifts to integrating data, advancing our own exploration programs, and delineating high-priority targets that have remained under-explored for far too long.’

South Cortez and South Tonkin Projects

MIAG’s acquisition of the South Cortez and South Tonkin mineral properties expands its Battle Mountain–Eureka portfolio by approximately 73 km2, further establishing the entity as the biggest junior mineral claim holder in Nevada. These properties are located along trend with world-class deposits including Pipeline, Cortez Hills, and Goldrush, which have collectively produced or contain over 60 million ounces of gold*. MIAG now controls ~800 km², with each project adjacent to major deposits and mines operated by Nevada Gold Mines, SSR Mining, McEwen Mining and I-80 Gold, (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Location of the South Cortez and South Tonkin claim groups and neighbouring gold deposit and mine footprints within the Battle Mountain Trend in Nevada. Gold production and resources are from publicly available documents referenced below. (CNW Group/Palisades Goldcorp Ltd.)

 

* ‘Technical Report on the Cortez Complex, Landers and Eureka (NI 43-101)’ – dated 31 December 2021, ‘Nevada Gold Mines Investor Day 2021 — Resources (inclusive of reserves) and reserves summary’, ‘Barrick Annual Report 2024 – Mineral Reserves & Resources, attributable gold reserves of 89 million ounces at 2.71 g/t in North America region’, and ‘Fourmile 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment Summary of Results.’

Transaction Terms

MIAG and Undercover entered into a definitive share purchase agreement pursuant to which MIAG acquired all the outstanding shares of Undercover, subject to customary terms and conditions for a transaction of this nature, including acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange, and other standard closing deliverables set out in the definitive agreement. As consideration, Undercover shareholders received a total of 1,642,710 common share of MIAG, representing 10% equity interest in MIAG upon closing. The transaction closed on February 18, 2026.

All existing royalties and option agreements related to the South Cortez and South Tonkin properties remained in place. In addition, certain claims within the South Cortez and South Tonkin claim blocks that are 100% owned by Undercover are subject to a 1.75% net smelter royalty (‘NSR‘) retained by NewQuest.

Immediately before the transaction closing, Palisades put in place and retained a 1.75% NSR on all 100% owned MIAG claims and projects (excluding South Cortez and South Tonkin) by forming a new subsidiary to hold such NSR interests for the sole benefit of Palisades shareholders. Additionally, the 3.0% NSR on Nevada King Gold Corp.’s Atlanta Gold Mine Project previously held by Palisades in the MIAG entity was transferred to the newly formed subsidiary for the sole benefit of Palisades shareholders.

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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Justin Daley, P.Geo., who is a ‘Qualified Person’ as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The Qualified Person has verified the data disclosed herein to the extent possible, including reviewing publicly available information and technical documentation. No independent sampling, analytical or site verification has been undertaken at this stage.

About Palisades Goldcorp Ltd.

Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. is a resource investment company focused on junior companies in the resource and mining sector. Palisades seeks to acquire equity participation in pre-initial public offering and early-stage public resource companies with undeveloped or undervalued high-quality projects. Palisades focuses on companies that are in need of financial resources to realize their full potential, are undervalued in capital markets, and/or operate in jurisdictions with low to moderate local political risk. Palisades expects to continue to make investments, pursuant to its dual investment strategy, to achieve broad sector exposure with upside in the event of appreciation in mineral commodities prices, while also providing the potential to realize appreciation in net asset values as a result of discoveries by issuers in which Palisades holds larger positions. Palisades is listed on the TSXV under the stock symbol ‘PALI’. Palisades holds a diverse portfolio of securities and derivatives, among which it holds a 9% interest in New Found Gold Corp. (TSXV: NFG).

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Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections of management on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include but are not limited to: the ability of the parties to negotiate and execute a definitive agreement on terms acceptable to all parties; the ability to obtain required regulatory, TSX Venture Exchange and third-party approvals; the availability of capital to fund planned activities; and general economic and market conditions.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, without limitation, the risk that the proposed transaction may not close on the terms or timelines anticipated, or at all; exploration and development risks; access to capital; permitting and regulatory risks; commodity price fluctuations; competition; title risks; and general business, economic and market conditions. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) nor the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) has reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Randy’s Pit Extended 25 Metres to the Northwest with 20.6 Metres At 0.64 g/t Gold and 50 Metres to the Southeast with 6.58 g/t Gold over 4 Metres

Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN,OTC:SRANF) (OTCQB: SRANF) (FSE: P84) (Tradegate: P84) (‘Sranan’ or the ‘Company’) announces assay results from its ongoing 2026 diamond drilling program currently focused on the Randy’s Pit target. These results continue to extend Randy’s Pit gold mineralization with significant near-surface assay results returned (Table 1). Randy’s Pit lies along the +4.5-kilometre Poeketi Shear Zone (‘PSZ’) which represents one shear zone on Sranan’s 29,000-hectare Tapanahony Gold Project.

Drill hole 26RADD-023 encountered 30 metres (‘m’) of 0.67 grams per tonne gold (‘g/t Au’) starting at 99 m downhole and including a one metre interval assaying 12.53 g/t Au from 106 m. The hole was designed to test the up-dip extension of the significant mineralization intersected at depth in holes 25RADD-013 and 25RADD-004, successfully assessing the vertical continuity within the established PSZ (Figure 2). In drill hole 26RADD-021, an interval of 4 metres averaged 6.58 g/t Au, including one metre grading 21.8 g/t Au. Hole 26RADD-022 contained a 20.6 m interval of 0.64 g/t Au starting from surface. Drill hole 26RADD-020 tested the structural and mineralized gap between the northern and southern portions of the Randy’s Pit target. The mineralization intersected in this hole correlates well with mineralization encountered in the southernmost drill holes, supporting structural continuity across the target area.

Table 1: Mineralized intercepts drilled by Sranan

Hole ID From To Interval* Au
(metres) (g/t)
26RADD-020 51.0 61.5 10.5 0.41
72.0 74.7 2.7 0.96
26RADD-021 115.0 119.0 4.0 6.58
Including 115.0 116.0 1.0 21.80
Including 118.0 119.0 1.0 3.97
26RADD-022 0.0 20.6 20.6 0.64
6.5 16.6 10.1 0.96
114.0 119.0 5.0 2.24
Including 114.0 117.0 3.0 3.42
26RADD-023 99.0 107.0 8.0 1.73
Including 106.0 107.0 1.0 12.53
125.0 155.0 30.0 0.67
Including 150.0 153.0 3.0 3.78
185.0 191.0 6.0 0.67

 

*Intervals are composited at a 0.3 g/t Au cut-off with internal dilution up to 10 m tolerated. Widths shown are downhole intervals and may not represent true widths. True widths are unknown.

The PSZ, which hosts the known gold mineralization at Randy’s Pit, is a mylonitic shear zone cutting folded and strained basalt​. At Randy’s Pit, the PSZ is an oblique dextral reverse shear zone​ with the main higher-grade mineralization plunging northwest along the shear fabric​. PSZ shows progressive strain with pre and post shear extensional vein sets​ and visible gold often seen on shear planes in the core.

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Table 2: Drill Hole Locations from This Release

Hole ID UTME 
(m)
UTMN 
(m)
Elevation 
(m)
Azimuth 
(°)
Dip
(°)
Depth
(m)
26RADD-020 766406 455299 155.7 90 -45 131
26RADD-021 766408 455151 153.7 90 -45 197
26RADD-022 766341 455497 144.4 90 -60 152
26RADD-023 766273 455435 123.1 90 -50 326

 

Dr. Dennis J. LaPoint, Executive Vice President of Exploration and Business Development, notes that the current drilling is progressing well with positive drill results and efficient drilling. ‘We are expanding the Randy’s Pit target to the north with trenching and drilling and the PSZ continues to be a well mineralized gold system with multiple ore shoots, high grades, favorable widths at shallow depths and frequent visible gold seen in core. Further drilling will extend to depth and to the south.’

Samples were prepared and assayed by Filab in Paramaribo, Suriname. All samples >2 g/t were re-assayed with 50 gm re-assay and gravimetric assay. Standard QA/QC procedures were followed and showed a satisfactory level of reproducibility. The Company notes that the drill intercepts may not represent true underlying mineralization as core sample intervals are used. Core logging and photography and sampling are completed under industry standard QA/QC protocols (Oreas certified reference materials, assayed coarse blanks, duplicates of core).

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Dr. Dennis J. LaPoint, Ph.D., P.Geo., a ‘qualified person’ as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this release. Dr. LaPoint is not independent of Sranan Gold, as he is the Company’s EVP of Exploration and Corporate Development.

About Sranan Gold Corp.

Sranan is engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets in Suriname. The Company’s flagship Tapanahony Project covers 29,000 hectares in one of Suriname’s most prolific artisanal gold mining districts and Sranan recently announced the acquisition of the 18,468-hectare Lawatino Project situated in southeastern Suriname along the Central Guiana Shear Zone.

For additional information, please visit www.sranangold.com.

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Oscar Louzada, CEO
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Forward-looking statements and information contained herein are based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, metal prices, taxation, the estimation, timing and amount of future exploration and development, capital and operating costs, the availability of financing, the receipt of regulatory approvals, environmental risks, title disputes and other matters. While the Company considers its assumptions to be reasonable as of the date hereof, forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue importance on such statements as actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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Saga Metals Corp. (‘SAGA’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: SAGA,OTC:SAGMF) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discoveries, is pleased to provide a further operational update on its ongoing 2026 phase of the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (‘MRE’) diamond drill program at the Trapper Zone within the 100%-owned Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project near Cartwright, Labrador, Canada.

Drill Program Highlights

  • Completed ten (10) holes (R-0016 to R-0025) with significant oxide intercepts ranging from 46.1 m to 111.67 m, predominantly semi-massive oxide with extensive rhythmic layering.
  • Multiple holes intercepted broad zones of semi-massive oxide up to 87.08 m, confirming increased oxide concentration and thickness in the southeastern anomaly.
  • Quick logs indicate oxide zones from R-0023 through R-0026 are increasing in thickness with a potential average of 100 m in each of the holes.
  • Rhythmic banding and semi-massive to massive oxide mineralization observed consistently, aligning with prior high-grade results from Trapper North.
  • Drilling progressing efficiently, with the eleventh (11) hole (R-0026) nearing completion.
  • The 209 samples from R-0016 and -0017 were received by Impact Global Solutions (IGS) Laboratory in Montreal, Quebec, on February 14, 2026, and assays are expected in about 1 week.
  • 350 samples from R-0018, -0019 and -0020 have been prepared for shipping to IGS at the end of the week.

Further to the Company’s news release dated February 12, 2026, the team has completed ten (10) diamond drill holes with depths ranging from 149 m to 275 m, totalling 2,039 m drilled, targeting the southeastern and southwestern oxide anomalies in Trapper South.

Detailed Drill Hole Summary (R-0016 to R-0025)

Drill Hole Azimuth / Dip Total Depth (m) From (metres) To (metres) Semi-Massive Oxide (m) Rhythmic Layering (m) Total Oxide (m)
R-0016 38° / -45° 206 44 102 45.84 12.16 58
R-0017 38° / -70° 161 50.56 140.64 87.08 3 90.08
R-0018 38° / -45° 188 44.7 156.37 65.04 46.63 111.67
R-0019 38° / -45° 182 66.55 133 37.96 28.49 66.45
R-0020 38° / -45° 206 50.8 138 28.5 58.7 87.2
R-0021 38° / -70° 152 81.28 127.38 33.53 12.57 46.1
R-0022 38° / -45° 149 22.51 118.69 31.58 59.68 91.26
R-0023 38° / -45° 272 100.48 239.32 30.61 76.44 107.05
R-0024 38° / -45° 248 Logging in-progress
R-0025 38° / -60° 275 Logging in-progress
  Total (m) 2,039          

Table 1: Summary of drill holes R-0016 to R-0025, highlighting the oxide intercepts. Logging of R-0024 & -0025 is in progress. See Figure 1 below which depicts the oxide mineralization in a longitudinal section looking SW showcasing holes R-0016, -0018, -0019, -0020 and -0022.

Figure 1

Figure 1: Longitudinal section of drill holes R-0016, -0018, -0019, -0020 and -0022 highlighting about 700 m strike of semi-massive oxides and rhythmic layering with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey.

The oxide zones in holes R-0016, -0018, -0019, -0020 and -0022 shown in the longitudinal section ‘CC’ (Figure 1 above) highlights about 700 m strike of continuous semi-massive and rhythmic oxide layering.

Early observations indicate the overall average thickness of the oxide horizons in these drill holes have significantly increased to about 100 m thick in addition to a notable increase in semi-massive oxides compared to previous holes. Current logging data indicate that R-0023 (30.58 m), R-0024 (more than 17.18 m; based on quick logs), and R-0026 (up to 13 m; based on quick logs) have thicker semi-massive oxide zones than R-0015 (4.52m). The attitude of the oxide horizons is consistent from all logged holes, striking SE and dipping west.

Notable intercepts (see Table 1 above) include 111.67 m of oxide in R-0018 (including 65.04 m semi-massive), 107.05 m in R-0023 (including 76.44 m rhythmic layering) 91.26 m in R-0022 (with 59.68 m rhythmic layering) 90.08 m in R-0017 (including 87.08 m semi-massive), 87.2 m in R-0020 (with 58.7 m rhythmic layering), 66.45 m of oxides in R-0019, and 58 m in R-0016. R-0024 and -0025 are currently being logged and are expected to be reported shortly.

These holes continue to demonstrate extensive rhythmic oxide layering and semi-massive mineralization, hallmarks of the high-grade oxide sequences observed across the project. The drill rig has continued along the southwestern oxide anomaly in Trapper South and is active on drill hole R-0026.

Figure 2

Figure 2: Cross section of S8 looking NW showing R-0016, -0017, -0023 and -0026, highlighting intercepts of semi-massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Drilling of R-0026 is in progress with logging to follow.

Figure 3

Figure 3: Cross section of S7 looking NW showing R-0018, -0024 and -0025 highlighting intercepts of semi massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey. Logging of R-0024 and -0025 is in progress.

Figure 4

Figure 4: Cross section of S5 looking NW showing R-0020 and -0021 highlighting intercepts of semi massive oxides and layering sequence with the 3D Magnetic Inversion of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey.

Michael Garagan, CGO & Director of Saga Metals, commented: ‘Drilling continues to advance at an outstanding pace, with ten holes now completed totaling over 2,000 meters and oxide mineralization confirmed in every logged interval. The southeastern anomaly at Trapper South is delivering increasingly thick zones—quick logs suggest averages approaching 100 m in the deeper holes R-0023 through R-0026—with notably higher proportions of semi-massive oxide compared to earlier intercepts. This growing consistency in thickness, continuity, and semi-massive character across about 700 m strike reinforces our strong confidence in the scale and quality of the oxide horizons here. Having wrapped up the southeastern targets with R-0022, we’re now focused on the southwestern anomaly, systematically building the dataset needed for our maiden Mineral Resource Estimate while unlocking the full potential of Trapper South.’

With sampling of drill holes R-0018, -0019 and -0020 completed, a total of 350 samples have been prepared and will be shipped to Impact Global Solutions (IGS) Laboratory in Montreal, Quebec at the end of the week. IGS received the 209 samples from R-0016 and -0017 on February 14, 2026, and have confirmed assays are expected within about 1 week. Teams are actively logging and sampling all completed holes, with shipment of additional samples to continue at a pace of approximately every couple of weeks. Assay results from these holes are pending and will be released as they become available. The Company remains on track with its systematic MRE drill program across the Trapper Zone.

Figure 5

Figure 5: Trapper Zone map outlining location of the initial 2026 focus for the remainder of the MRE drill program to be completed in 2026, including cross-sections N11, S11, S8, S7, S6, S5, S4 and longitudinal section CC, showing the TMI of the 2025 Trapper Zone ground magnetic survey.

Key Project Highlights:

  • Confirmed mineralization in 25 out of 25 drill holes completed and observed in two primary zones to date.
  • Analytical results to date include numerous oxide-rich intercepts, including:
                 
  DDH FROM TO Length Fe2O3 TiO2 V205  
  ID m m m % % %  
  R-0009 94 181.2 87.20 50.67 10.15 0.339  
  R-0008 170 237.6 68.26 46.15 9.21 0.311  
  R-0010 1.5 137 135.50 50.03 7.87 0.352  
  R-0015 73.3 174 100.70 38.56 6.80 0.229  
  R-0011 58.1 153.3 95.15 39.49 6.49 0.222  
  R-0014 8.8 50 41.20 36.17 6.36 0.188  
  R-0007 147.5 205.2 57.70 27.09 5.31 0.365  
                 

Table 2: Top 7 intercepts from the 2025 drilling programs at both Trapper and Hawkeye Zones

  • Infrastructure including road access, deep-water port, nearby hydro-electric power and airstrip.
  • Confirmed the 16+ km oxide layering trend that stretches from the Hawkeye Zone to the Trapper Zone.
  • Exceptional grades and thicknesses with semi-massive to massive oxide reporting up to 64.55% Fe,13.3% TiO2, and 0.66% V2O5.
  • Petrographic analysis confirms titanomagnetite mineralization is advantageous for simplified metallurgical processing.

About the Radar Critical Mineral Property in Labrador

The Radar Property spans 24,175 hectares and hosts the entire Dykes River intrusive complex (~160 km²), a unique position among Western explorers. Geological mapping, geophysics, and trenching have already confirmed oxide layering across more than 20 km of strike length, with mineralization open for expansion.

Figure 6

Figure 6: Radar Property map, depicting magnetic anomalies, oxide layering and the site of the 2025 drill programs. The Property is well serviced by road access and is conveniently located near the town of Cartwright, Labrador. A compilation of historical aeromagnetic anomalies is overlaid by ground-based geophysics, as shown.

Vanadiferous titanomagnetite (‘VTM’) mineralization at Radar is comparable to global Fe–Ti–V systems such as Panzhihua (China), Bushveld (South Africa), and Tellnes (Norway), positioning the Project as a potential strategic future supplier of titanium, vanadium, and iron to North American markets.

Figure 7

Figure 7: Radar Project’s prospective oxide layering zone validated over about 16 km strike length through Fall 2025 drilling, as shown on a compilation of historical airborne geophysics as well as ground-based geophysics in the Hawkeye and Trapper zones completed by SAGA in the 2024/2025 field programs. SAGA has demonstrated the reliability of the regional airborne magnetic surveys after ground-truthing and drilling in the 2024 and 2025 field programs.

Upcoming Events

Saga Metals will be attending the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference in Toronto, Ontario, from March 1 – 4, 2026.

For further information, questions, or to arrange a meeting with Management during the Convention, please call Rob Guzman, Investor Relations at Saga Metals Corp.

Tel: +1 (844) 724-2638
Email: rob@sagametals.com

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Paul J. McGuigan, P. Geo., is an Independent Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information disclosed in this news release.

About Saga Metals Corp.

Saga Metals Corp. is a North American mining company focused on the exploration and discovery of a diversified suite of critical minerals that support the North American transition to supply security. The Radar Ti-V-Fe Project comprises 24,175 hectares and entirely encloses the Dykes River intrusive complex, mapped at 160 km² on the surface near Cartwright, Labrador. Exploration to date, including 4,250 m of drilling, has confirmed a large, mineralized layered mafic intrusion hosting vanadiferous titanomagnetite (VTM) and ilmenite mineralization with strong grades of titanium and vanadium.

The Double Mer Uranium Project, also in Labrador, covers 25,600 hectares and features uranium radiometrics that highlight an 18km east-west trend, with a confirmed 14km section producing samples as high as 0.428% U3O8. Uranium uranophane was identified in several areas of highest radiometric response (2024 Double Mer Technical Report).

Additionally, SAGA owns the Legacy Lithium Property in Quebec’s Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. This project, developed in partnership with Rio Tinto, has been expanded through the acquisition of the Amirault Lithium Project. Together, these properties cover 65,849 hectares and share significant geological continuity with other major players in the area, including Rio Tinto, Winsome Resources, Azimut Exploration, and Loyal Metals.

With a portfolio spanning key commodities critical to the clean energy future, SAGA is strategically positioned to play an essential role in critical mineral security.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Mike Stier, Chief Executive Officer

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Rob Guzman, Investor Relations
Saga Metals Corp.
Tel: +1 (844) 724-2638
Email: rob@sagametals.com
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One Bullion Ltd. (‘One Bullion’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: OBUL,OTC:OBULF), a gold exploration company holding complete ownership of three highly prospective mining areas in Botswana, today announced that management will host a booth at PDAC 2026, The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention, taking place March 1-4, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.

PDAC 2026 Booth Details:
Date: March 3-4, 2026
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Booth Number: 2213B

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with One Bullion’s management team, please email KCSA Strategic Communications at OneBullion@kcsa.com.

Market Maker Agreement
The Company also wishes to provide additional disclosure regarding the agreement (the ‘Agreement’) for market making services which it has entered into with Independent Trading Group (ITG), Inc. (‘Independent’), as previously announced on January 27, 2026. The Company shall pay a fee to Independent of Cdn$5,500 per month pursuant to the Agreement, which shall be payable on the first business day of each month. The authorized individual who will be providing the services of Independent pursuant to the Agreement is Mr. Mike Paul Garner. Neither Independent nor any of its principals have any interest, direct or indirect, in the Company or any of its securities. The Agreement remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About One Bullion
One Bullion Ltd. is a Toronto-based gold exploration company focused on advancing high-quality gold assets in Botswana, one of Africa’s most stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions. Established in 2018, the company controls approximately 8,004 km² of prospective land across three greenstone belt-hosted gold projects, including Vumba, Kraaipan, and Maitengwe. One Bullion’s strategy centers on disciplined, data-driven exploration — combining modern geological methods with advanced targeting to identify and test high-priority gold targets — while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.

Contact Information:
Adam Berk, Chief Executive Officer
T: 917-690-7556

Investor Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
Jack Perkins or Valter Pinto
T: 212-896-1254
OneBullion@kcsa.com

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A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison Thursday for leading an insurrection after declaring martial law in December 2024.

Yoon was found guilty of abuse of authority and masterminding the insurrection.

Yoon, 65, denied the charges and argued that he had presidential authority to declare martial law and that his action was aimed at sounding the alarm over opposition parties’ obstruction of government.

Prosecutors said in January that Yoon’s ‘unconstitutional and illegal emergency martial law undermined the function of the National Assembly and the Election Commission … actually destroying the liberal democratic constitutional order.’

Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law lasted roughly six hours, sparking mass street protests before parliament quickly voted it down.

Under South Korean law, masterminding an insurrection carries a maximum sentence of death or life imprisonment. Prosecutors hadsought the death penalty.

While courts last imposed a death sentence in 2016, South Korea has not carried out an execution since 1997.

Yoon is expected to appeal the ruling.

Yoon faces eight ongoing trial proceedings and was already given a five-year prison sentence last month in a separate case on charges including obstructing authorities’ attempts to arrest him following his martial law declaration. He has appealed that sentence.

Reuters contributed to this report.

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A Washington, D.C., grandmother who lost her grandson to gun violence delivered a fiery defense of President Donald Trump during a Black History Month celebration Wednesday at the White House.

Forlesia Cook’s grandson, Marty William McMillan Jr., was killed in 2017 at the age of 22. Cook has since spoken publicly about the loss, including testifying before Congress about his killing.

After Trump invited Cook to say a few words at the event, she used the moment to defend him, urging critics to ‘get off the man’s back.’

‘I love him, I don’t want to hear nothing you got to say about that racist stuff,’ she said. ‘And don’t be looking at me on the news, hating on me because I’m standing up for somebody that deserves to be standing for.’

Cook’s voice grew louder as she continued.

‘Get off the man’s back,’ she said. ‘Let him do his job. He’s doing the right thing. Back up off him.’

She ended her remarks by declaring, ‘And grandma said it.’

The East Room crowd erupted in applause and cheers.

Trump appeared to welcome the praise, joking that she should run for public office.

‘Wow, that’s pretty good,’ Trump said. ‘When is she running for office? Forlesia, when are you running for office? You have my endorsement.’

Cook also thanked Trump for calling the National Guard to the capital and praised his tough-on-crime approach.

‘One thing I like about him, he keeps it real, just like grandma,’ she said. ‘I appreciate that because I can trust him.’

The White House event marked the annual celebration of Black History Month.

Trump also addressed the death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, saying, ‘I wanted to begin by expressing a sadness at the passing of a person who was, I knew very well, Jesse was a piece of work. He was a piece of work, but he was a good man.’

‘I just want to pay my highest respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson,’ Trump added, calling him ‘a real hero’ and saying, ‘he really was special, with lots of personality, grit and street smarts.’

The president also announced that former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Fox News Digital’s Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.

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