Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (‘ Copper Quest ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with U.S. based Exploration Technologies Inc. (‘ ExploreTech ‘) to deploy generative artificial intelligence across its project portfolio, beginning with the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The Company has also completed an initial work program at Kitimat and expanded its geological thesis based on historical datasets and updated field observations.

EXPLORETECH PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW

ExploreTech integrates drilling, IP/magnetics, geochemistry, structural data, satellite imagery, and field observations into a unified 3D geological framework. The system generates thousands of subsurface model scenarios, evaluates probability, and optimizes drill plans for the highest-priority copper-gold targets. The technology has been successfully applied on multiple porphyry systems.

ExploreTech will collaborate with Copper Quest’s team on their portfolio of projects, with the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project being processed first.

ExploreTech will:

• Conduct AI-driven reprocessing and inversion of historical geophysical datasets
• Generate geological simulations to resolve concealed intrusive centers, alteration, and mineralization
• Produce probability-ranked target clusters
• Recommend optimized drillhole placement, orientations, and depths
• Integrate Copper Quest’s 2025 soil and rock geochemical data
• Provide a fully integrated drill targeting package for the Kitimat Project

The technology is ideally suited for covered porphyry systems such as Kitimat, where limited outcrop and shallow till cover obscure significant subsurface features.

KITIMAT WORK PROGRAM SUMMARY

Copper Quest engaged Hardline Exploration to complete a reconnaissance field program at Kitimat in November 2025, collecting soil and rock samples, documenting structural and lithological observations, and assessing access routes.

Field Highlights

• 24 soil samples collected along two soil lines (assays pending)
• Eight rock samples collected from outcrop and historical working exposures (assays pending)
• Bedrock consists of quartz monzonite
• Strong silicification
• 5–10% disseminated fine-grained pyrite
• Traces of chalcopyrite
• Local molybdenum
• Orange-rusty weathering, consistent with sulphide-rich alteration
• Access roads on the claims are intact
• Historical logging/exploration roads provide excellent future drill access

These observations are indicative of the presence of a large altered intrusive system consistent with a productive porphyry environment.

HISTORICAL DRILLING: CONFIRMATION OF A SIGNIFICANT CU-AU SYSTEM

Exploration at Kitimat dates to the late 1960s. The most significant work was completed by Decade Resources Ltd. in 2010, which drilled 16 diamond holes totaling 4,437.5 m at the Jeannette Cu-Au Zone.

Notable Drill Intervals (2010)

• Hole J-7: 117.07 m @ 1.03 g/t Au and 0.54% Cu (from 1.52 m to 118.60 m)
• Hole J-1: 103.65 m @ 1.00 g/t Au and 0.55% Cu (from 9.15 m to 112.80 m)
• Hole J-2: 107.01 m @ 0.80 g/t Au and 0.45% Cu (from 6.10 m to 113.11 m)
• Hole J-8: 112.20 m @ 0.41 g/t Au and 0.33% Cu (from 11.89 m to 124.09 m)
  (Kruchkowski, E., 2010, BC Assessment Report #31807)

Interpretation

• Long, continuous, near-surface copper-gold intervals
• Mineralization remains open at depth
• Geological indicators suggest the system extends laterally beyond the drilled area
• Vectoring from 2010 drilling trends northeast toward a concealed porphyry center
• No systematic follow-up drilling has been completed in 15 years

Copper Quest believes these results represent a strong opportunity for discovery within a larger, buried hydrothermal system.

2010 Drilling – Collar Location Data:

MANAGEMENT COMMENTS

Brian Thurston, CEO of Copper Quest

‘The Kitimat Project hosts excellent, historic mineralized intervals interpreted to represent a buried porphyry system. The long, near-surface copper-gold intercepts drilled in 2010 remain open and were never systematically followed up. ExploreTech’s AI platform will allow us to integrate decades of fragmented datasets and directly target the buried porphyry center that the geological evidence strongly supports.’

Alex Miltenberger, CEO of ExploreTech

‘Our generative AI technology evaluates thousands of geological and geophysical scenarios to identify the most probable mineralized centers. We look forward to supporting Copper Quest in unlocking the full potential of their portfolio of projects starting with the Kitimat Copper-Gold project.’

NEXT STEPS

1. Deliver all historical datasets to ExploreTech
2. Begin AI-driven modeling and geophysical inversion
3. Integrate 2025 soil and rock geochemical results
4. Receive probability-ranked target clusters and drillhole trajectories
5. Finalize the 2025–2026 exploration and drilling program
6. Assess applying ExploreTech’s technology to additional Copper Quest properties

NON-BROKERED FULLY-SUBSCRIBED FINANCING

Copper Quest is pleased to announce that the Company has arranged a non-brokered private placement financing of 10,142,104 common shares of the Company to be issued on a flow-through basis (the ‘ Flow-Through Shares ‘) at a price of $0.19 per Flow-Through Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,927,000 (the ‘ Flow-Through Offering ‘).

The Flow-Through Offering is fully subscribed and finder’s fees will be applicable.

Each Flow-Through Share will be designated as either a ‘flow-through share’ or ‘critical mineral flow-through share’, as applicable, within the meanings of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The gross proceeds from the issuance of the Flow-Through Shares will be used to incur ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ that qualify as ‘flow-through mining expenditures’ or ‘flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures’, as applicable, as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), which will be renounced to subscribers with an effective date no later than December 31, 2026, all in accordance with the Income Tax Act ( Canada ) and applicable provincial legislation.

All securities to issued in connection with the Flow-Through Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation. Closing of the Flow-Through Offering is anticipated to occur within a week from the date hereof and is subject to the receipt of all requisite approvals, including the acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

An insider of the Company will be participating in the Offering. The issuance of Flow-Through Shares to an insider will constitute a ‘related party transaction’ as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘ MI 61-101 ‘). The Company will be relying on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the securities to be purchased by the insider, nor the consideration for the securities to be paid by such insider, will exceed 25% of the Company market capitalization. The Company will not file a material change report in respect of the related party transaction at least 21 days before the closing of the Flow-Through Offering, which the Company deems to be reasonable in order to complete the Offering in a timely manner.

The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘ U.S. Securities Act ‘), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to available exemptions therefrom. This release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in the United States.

ABOUT EXPLORETECH

ExploreTech is a geological technology company specializing in AI-driven geological modeling, geophysical inversion, and drill-target optimization. Its platform is designed to rapidly identify concealed intrusive centers and mineralized systems with improved accuracy and efficiency.

COPPER: GLOBAL DEMAND & SUPPLY

Globally, copper demand continues to surge, driven by electrification, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the massive expansion of AI and data center infrastructure. Yet supply remains constrained, with declining grades at existing mines, limited new discoveries, and prolonged permitting timelines. The resulting supply-demand imbalance underscores the importance of advancing new porphyry discoveries in stable jurisdictions like the U.S. and Canada. Copper Quest is aligned with this macro trend, positioning its North American portfolio of projects to become part of the next generation of copper and critical mineral discoveries.

QUALIFIED PERSON STATEMENT

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jeremy Hanson, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (‘ NI 43-101 ‘). Mr. Hanson is independent of Copper Quest Exploration Inc. for the purposes of NI 43-101 and has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including sampling methods, geological descriptions, and historical exploration information.

ABOUT Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Copper Quest (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) is focused on building shareholder value through project acquisition, and exploration and development of its North American Critical Mineral portfolio of assets. The Company’s land package currently comprises five projects that span over 40,000+ hectares in great mining jurisdictions as well as the Kitimat Cu-Au Project and the past-producing Alpine Gold Mine that are both pending acquisition following due diligence.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Stars Property, a porphyry copper-molybdenum discovery, covering 9,693 hectares in central British Columbia’s Bulkley Porphyry Belt. Contiguous to the Stars Property, Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the 5,389 hectare Stellar Property. CQX also has an earn-in option up to 80% and joint-venture agreement on the 4,700 hectare porphyry copper-molybdenum Rip Project, also in the Bulkley Porphyry Belt.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Nekash Copper-Gold Project, a porphyry exploration opportunity located in Lemhi County, Idaho, along the prolific Idaho-Montana porphyry copper belt that hosts world-class systems such as Butte and CUMO. The project is fully road-accessible via maintained U.S. highways and forest service roads and currently consists of 70 unpatented federal lode claims covering 585 hectares.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Thane Project located in the Quesnel Terrane of Northern BC which spans over 20,658 ha with 10 high-priority targets identified demonstrating significant copper and precious metal mineralization potential.

Copper Quest’s leadership and advisory teams are senior mining industry executives who have a wealth of technical and capital markets experience and a strong track record of discovering, financing, developing, and operating mining projects on a global scale. Copper Quest is committed to sustainable and responsible business activities in line with industry best practices, supportive of all stakeholders, including the local communities in which it operates. The Company’s common shares are principally listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘CQX’. For more information on Copper Quest, please visit the Company’s website at www.copper.quest.

On behalf of the Board of Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Brian Thurston, P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: 778-949-1829

For further information contact:

Investor Relations
info@copper.quest

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively, ‘ forward-looking statements ‘) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding the terms and completion of the Flow-Through Offering, the payment of finder’s fees and issuance of Finder’s Warrants, the anticipated closing date and the planned use of proceeds of the Flow-Through Offering, and future operations and activities of Copper Quest, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the ability to obtain regulatory approval of the Flow-Through Offering, risks associated with possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company’s exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company’s business and prospects. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this press release, and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

KEY POINTS

• Homerun also announces that a new patent application has been filed for a subject invention resulting under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA No. CRD-23-24168) between Homerun and Alliance. The invention relates to a thermal energy storage (TES) system integrated with silica sand purification that results in advanced silica material that can be utilized in technology and energy end-uses for example battery anode precursor materials.

• Under the commercialization plan, Homerun Energy’s AI Energy Management System (EMS) will be integrated into the NREL particle-based thermal energy storage systems.

Reno, Nevada–(Newsfile Corp. – December 1, 2025) – Homerun Energy USA, Inc. (‘Homerun’ or the ‘Company’) a newly formed 100% owned subsidiary of Homerun Resources, Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) (OTCQB: HMRFF) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed an Intellectual Property Agreement (‘IPA’) with Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (‘Alliance’), management and operating contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (‘NREL’).

Brian Leeners, CEO of Homerun stated, ‘This IPA is the culmination of a two-year partnership between Homerun and NREL and is the realization of the synergy across the Homerun vertical strategy where our unique silica sand facilitates particle-based energy storage and silica calcination purification integrated with the Homerun Energy EMS to complete and advance the potential commercial offerings. Having achieved this level of integration on the capital expended to date, is a complement to the vision and creativity within our electrification strategy. Working with the team at NREL, lead by Zhiwen Ma, has fast-tracked the development cycle to where we are today at the precipice of commercialization into a global electrification revolution demanding economic long-life, long duration energy storage and industrial heating/cooling solutions.’

Homerun entered a CRADA with NREL (CRD-23-24168), and subsequently formed a U.S. based startup company, Homerun Energy USA, Inc. that is securing the option for the license to certain intellectual property belonging to Alliance, which was brought into the IPA and/or developed under the CRADA (‘Option’). Alliance is the owner of the Alliance Intellectual Property and is granting the Option through the IPA, for Homerun to advance the technologies toward commercial application. The option period runs for twelve (12) months, subject to ongoing negotiations during that period.

As a part of any license, Alliance requires Homerun to use commercially reasonable efforts to bring Alliance Intellectual Property to market through a thorough, vigorous, and diligent commercialization program. The NREL particle-based thermal energy storage system was originally developed using funding from ARPA-E, and the IP portfolio consists of many issued patents and patent applications filed in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil.

Figure A shows the diagram of long duration energy storage technology using sand-based thermal energy storage developed in the ARPA-E supported project that is under the license agreement.

Figure A. Sand-Thermal Energy Storage System Consists of: (1) Particle-Lifting Device, (2) Charging Electric Heater, (3) Internally Insulated Storage Silos, (4) Discharge Heat Exchanger, and (5) Combined Cycle Power Generation.

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Homerun also announces that a new patent application has been filed for the invention resulting under the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA No. CRD-23-24168) between Homerun and Alliance. The invention relates to a thermal energy storage (TES) system integrated with silica sand purification processing.

Key relevant aspects of the innovation include:

• A system comprising a sand thermal energy storage process and a silica purification process where silica sand is used as the thermal energy storage medium and as a final product of the silica purification process.

• The storage charging/discharging devices are contained in a single system, and silica calcination and/or drying devices are contained within that system.

Sustainable Impact

• Synergize energy storage with silica purification and maximizes energy utilization.

• Efficiency: recovers and reuses process heat for both internal plant operations and external industrial customers (pulp & paper, food, chemicals, metallurgical applications and data centres).

• Flexible Revenue: the dual-purpose system opens multiple profit channels in power sales, industrial process heat contracts, and processed silica materials supply.

Under the commercialization plan for the NREL Energy Storage System, Homerun Energy will integrate its advanced AI energy management and control system (EMS). Homerun’s technology is designed to operate across devices and brands to optimize energy capture, maximize storage efficiency and enable smarter, more sustainable energy use. By integrating AI into the edge Hub and into the cloud, Homerun empowers the end-user to better monitor, control and predict energy generation, usage and needs, enhancing performance while reducing costs and environmental impact and enabling advanced services such as energy trading.

Figure B shows the innovative modular sand thermal energy storage that Homerun is looking to bring to the market as a first step of commercializing the sand energy storage method.

Figure B. Modular Sand Thermal Energy Storage System for Heat and/or Power.

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About Homerun (https://www.homerunenergy.com/ and https://homerunresources.com/) Homerun Energy USA, Inc (Reno, NV) is a 100% subsidiary of Homerun Resources, Inc.

Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR,OTC:HMRFF) is building the silica-powered backbone of the energy transition across four focused verticals: Silica, Solar, Energy Storage, and Energy Solutions. Anchored by a unique high-purity low-iron silica resource in Bahia, Brazil, Homerun transforms raw silica into essential products and technologies that accelerate clean power adoption and deliver durable shareholder value.

• ⁠Silica: Secure supply and processing of high-purity low-iron silica for mission-critical applications, enabling premium solar glass and advanced energy materials.

• Solar: Development of Latin America’s first dedicated 1,000 tonne per day high-efficiency solar glass plant and the commercialization of antimony-free solar glass designed for next-generation photovoltaic performance.

• Energy Storage: Advancement of long-duration, silica-based thermal storage systems and related technologies to decarbonize industrial heat and unlock grid flexibility.

• ⁠Energy Solutions: AI-enabled energy management, control systems, and turnkey electrification solutions that reduce costs and optimize renewable generation for commercial and industrial customers.

With disciplined execution, strategic partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to best-in-class ESG practices, Homerun is focused on converting milestones into markets-creating a scalable, vertically integrated platform for clean energy manufacturing in the Americas.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
Homerun Resources Inc.

‘Brian Leeners’

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Toronto, Ontario TheNewswire – December 1, 2025 Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ( ‘Noble’ or the ‘Company’ ) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT: NB7, OTCQB:NLPXF) is pleased to announce the signing of a drill contract for 1000 meters in two holes located in Carnegie Township near Timmins, Ontario, Canada.  The two 500-meter holes have been located to follow up on drilling done in 2022 and in order to further define the geology and mineralization.

An additional 1000m (2 holes) have been scheduled for Southwest Carnegie Township in early 2026, after freeze-up, due to swampy conditions at the proposed drill site.

The technical content of this release has been reviewed and approved by Wayne Holmstead, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .

About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company, which has holdings of securities in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Homeland Nickel Inc., East Timmins Nickel Inc. (20%), and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario.

Noble holds mineral and/or exploration rights in ~70,000ha in Northern Ontario and ~24,000ha elsewhere in Quebec upon which it plans to generate option/joint venture exploration programs.

Noble holds mineral rights and/or exploration rights in ~18,000 hectares in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario known as Project 81, ~2,215 hectares in Thomas Twp/Timmins, as well as an additional 20% interest in ~38,700 hectares in the Timmins area and ~175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland. Project 81 hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration. Noble also holds ~4,600 hectares in the Nagagami Carbonatite Complex and its ~3,200 hectares in the Boulder Project both near Hearst, Ontario.  ~3,700 hectares in the Buckingham Graphite Property, ~10,152 hectares in the Havre St Pierre  Nickel, Copper, PGM property, and ~1,573 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, ~569 hectare Uranium/Rare Earth property (Chateau), ~461 hectare Uranium/Molybdenum property (Taser North),  ~4,465 hectares REE Mehmet Property, and the ~3300 hectare Gull Lake REE Property all of which are in the Province of Quebec.

https://www.noblemineralexploration.com

Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘NOB’.

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Neither 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 release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators.  Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts: H. Vance White, President

Phone:        416-214-2250

Fax:                416-367-1954

Email: info@noblemineralexploration.com

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Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR,OTC:HSTXF) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) (‘Heliostar’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that Mr James Perry has succeeded the retiring Mr. Jacques Vaillancourt as Chairman at the Company’s Annual General & Special Meeting (‘AGM’) held on November 26th, 2025.

Heliostar’s new Chairman Mr. James Perry commented, ‘I am excited to join Heliostar at this important inflection point. The Company has built a strong foundation through disciplined operations and strategic acquisitions, and I look forward to working closely with the experienced Board and management team as we advance the next phase of growth. Heliostar has the ingredients to become a leading gold producer in the Americas. I will draw on my experience to help steer the Company’s disciplined growth, reinforce strong governance practices, and create lasting value for our shareholders and host communities.’

Charles Funk, President and & CEO, stated – ‘I once again thank our retiring chair for his long service to Heliostar. I strongly welcome James as our new Chairman at a time of considerable growth. Having worked with James previously at Newcrest Mining, I know his ambition for our Company, his growth mindset and the high regard in which he is held across the industry. We are delighted to attract someone of his caliber as we continue advancing toward our goal of becoming a 500,000 ounce per year producer by the end of this decade.’

Mr. Perry is currently President of Sweetwater Royalties, one of the largest landowners in the United States, majority-owned by Orion Resource Partners following its acquisition of Sweetwater’s extensive land and mineral portfolio from Occidental Petroleum in 2020 for approximately US$1.3 billion. Sweetwater’s vast mineral position extends across more than 4.5 million mineral acres in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Michigan, providing an expansive royalty platform spanning industrial minerals, base metals, and renewable-energy opportunities.

Mr. Perry has over 17 years of global mining and resources experience across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, spanning business development, corporate strategy and governance, legal and permitting, ESG, and operations. He spent a decade at Newcrest Mining – one of the world’s largest gold mining companies headquartered in Australia – serving as Business Development Manager and Corporate Counsel. Newcrest was acquired for approximately US$19 billion by Newmont Mining in 2023. Mr. Perry has extensive international experience managing large and complex transactions, including leading Newcrest’s entry into Ecuador and its investment in Lundin Gold’s world-class Fruta del Norte gold district. He possesses broad expertise in project evaluation and negotiation across diverse sectors and jurisdictions. He is a lawyer and holds an M.Sc. in History and International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Incentive plan issuance

Heliostar further announces that, pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, it has granted 250,000 stock options (‘Options’) at an exercise price of $2.63 and 200,000 restricted share units (each, an ‘RSU’) to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The Options are exercisable for a period of five years and will vest over the next three years. The RSUs will vest in three equal annual instalments commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar is a gold mining company with production from operating mines in Mexico. This includes the La Colorada Mine in Sonora and the San Agustin Mine in Durango. The Company also has a strong portfolio of development and exploration stage projects in Mexico and the USA. These include the Ana Paula project in Guerrero, the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, the San Antonio project in Baja Sur, all in Mexico and the Unga project in Alaska, USA.

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Forward-looking statements and forward-looking information relating to the terms and completion of the Facility, any future mineral production, liquidity, and future exploration plans are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, analyses and opinions, which are based on management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, but which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things, the receipt of necessary approvals, price of metals; no escalation in the severity of public health crises or ongoing military conflicts; costs of exploration and development; the estimated costs of development of exploration projects; and the Company’s ability to operate in a safe and effective manner and its ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms.

These statements reflect the Company’s respective current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of other assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: precious metals price volatility; risks associated with the conduct of the Company’s mining activities in foreign jurisdictions; regulatory, consent or permitting delays; risks relating to reliance on the Company’s management team and outside contractors; risks regarding exploration and mining activities; the Company’s inability to obtain insurance to cover all risks, on a commercially reasonable basis or at all; currency fluctuations; risks regarding the failure to generate sufficient cash flow from operations; risks relating to project financing and equity issuances; risks and unknowns inherent in all mining projects, including the inaccuracy of reserves and resources, metallurgical recoveries and capital and operating costs of such projects; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; laws and regulations governing the environment, health and safety; the ability of the communities in which the Company operates to manage and cope with the implications of public health crises; the economic and financial implications of public health crises, ongoing military conflicts and general economic factors to the Company; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; employee relations, labour unrest or unavailability; the Company’s interactions with surrounding communities; the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; the speculative nature of exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities or grades of reserves; stock market volatility; conflicts of interest among certain directors and officers; lack of liquidity for shareholders of the Company; litigation risk; and the factors identified under the caption ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s public disclosure documents. Readers are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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