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1911 GOLD CLOSES C$23 MILLION “BEST EFFORTS” LIFE OFFERING & PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATES

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1911 Gold Corporation (‘1911 Gold’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: AUMB,OTC:AUMBF) (FRA: 2KY) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced ‘best efforts’ LIFE offering (the ‘LIFE Offering’) and private placement (the ‘PP Offering’, and together with the LIFE Offering, the ‘Offering’) for gross proceeds of C$23,001,103, including the exercise in full of the Agents’ Option (as defined in the press release dated November 12, 2025).

The Offering was conducted on a ‘best efforts’ basis led by Haywood Securities Inc. (‘Haywood‘) as lead agent and sole bookrunner, and including Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. (together with Haywood, the ‘Agents‘).

The LIFE Offering consisted of the sale of: (i) 8,065,000 ‘Canadian development expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘CDE Offered Units‘) at a price of C$0.992 per CDE Offered Unit (the ‘CDE Issue Price‘); and (ii) 3,418,500 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units‘) at a price of C$1.104 per Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Unit (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price‘) for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of CDE Offered Units and Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units of C$11,774,504.

Additionally, the PP Offering consisted of the sale of: (i) 5,000,000 units of the Company (the ‘Non-FT Units‘) at a price of C$0.80 per Non-FT Unit (the ‘Non-FT Issue Price‘); (ii) 2,469,399 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE PP Units‘ and together with the Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units, the ‘Tranche 1 CEE Units‘) at the Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price; and (iii) 3,472,518 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 2 CEE Units‘) at a price of C$1.296 per Tranche 2 CEE Unit (the ‘Tranche 2 CEE Issue Price‘) for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Non-FT Units, Tranche 1 CEE PP Units and Tranche 2 CEE Units of C$11,226,599. The CDE Offered Units, Tranche 1 CEE Units, Tranche 2 CEE Units, and Non-FT Units are referred to herein as the ‘Offered Units‘.

Each CDE Offered Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian development expenses’ that qualifies as ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ (within the meaning of the Tax Act) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Corporation (each whole purchase warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Tranche 1 CEE Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ (within the meaning of Tax Act) and one-half Warrant. Each Tranche 2 CEE Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ (within the meaning of Tax Act) that qualify as ‘flow through mining expenditures’ and that are incurred in the province of Manitoba and qualify for the 30% provincial Manitoba Mineral Exploration Tax Credit and one-half Warrant. Each Non-FT Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one Warrant. Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share (a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price per Warrant Share of $1.20 for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the Offering (the ‘Closing Date‘).

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the Tranche 1 CEE Units to incur qualifying expenditures after the Closing Date and prior to December 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of Tranche 1 CEE Units. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the Tranche 1 CEE Units effective on or before December 31, 2025.

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the Tranche 2 CEE Units to incur qualifying expenditures after the Closing Date and prior to December 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of Tranche 2 CEE Units. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the Tranche 2 CEE Units effective on or before December 31, 2025.

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to $2,000,000 of the gross proceeds of the sale of the CDE Offered Units to incur ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ after the Closing Date and prior to March 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than $2,000,000 of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units. Additionally, the Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the CDE Offered Units, less $2,000,000, to incur ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ after the Closing Date and prior to June 30, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units, less $2,000,000. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the CDE Offered Units effective on or before March 31, 2026 with respect to $2,000,000 and June 30, 2026 with respect to the remainder of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Non-FT Units shall be used for general corporate and working capital purposes.

The CDE Offered Units and Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units are not subject to resale restrictions pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Non-FT Units, Tranche 1 CEE PP Units, and Tranche 2 CEE Units are subject to a hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the Closing Date.

In consideration for their services, the Company has paid the Agents a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds from the Offering (subject to a reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases) and that number of non-transferable compensation options (the ‘Compensation Options‘) as is equal to 6.0% of the aggregate number of Offered Units sold under the Offering (subject to reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases). Each Compensation Option is exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.80 per share for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date, except Compensation Options issued with respect to president’s list purchasers, with such Compensation Options to be exercisable at a price of C$0.80 per Compensation Option Share for a period of nine months from the Closing Date.

The Offered Units were sold to purchasers resident in Canada pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption and to eligible purchasers resident in jurisdictions outside of Canada (including to purchasers resident in the United States pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended), in each case in accordance with all applicable laws. The Offered Units are not subject to any hold period under applicable Canadian securities legislation.

The Offering is subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Certain insiders of the Company (within the meaning of the rules and policies of the TSXV) (the ‘Insiders‘) have acquired an aggregate of 12,500 units of the Company in connection with the Offering. The Insider’s participation in the Offering therefore constitutes a ‘related-party transaction’ within the meaning of TSXV Policy 5.9 and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority security holder approval requirements of the related-party rules set out in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the subject matter of the Offering does not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the closing of the Offering as the details of the Offering and the participation therein by each ‘related party’ of the Company were not settled until shortly prior to the closing of the Offering, and the Company wished to close the Offering on an expedited basis for sound business reasons.

The Offered Units have not been registered and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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Shares-for-Services Transaction

The Company also announces that the TSX Venture Exchange has provided conditional approval for a submission made by the Company in early 2025, to issue an aggregate of 1,500,000 common shares in the capital of the Company to 2743708 Ontario Inc. (the ‘Service Provider‘) at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per common share in satisfaction of an aggregate of $300,000 in obligations due to the Service Provider, in consideration for certain corporate development and advisory services provided by the Service Provider (during 2024 and early 2025) to the Company (the ‘Shares-for-Services Transaction‘). The common shares issued pursuant to the Shares-for-Services Transaction will be subject to a four month hold period under applicable securities laws.

Amendment to Restricted Share Unit Grant

The Company also announces that, further to its press release of October 28, 2025, it has amended the terms of the 300,000 restricted share units (‘RSUs‘) granted to Éric Vinet, such that 100,000 RSUs shall now vest on each of December 1, 2026, December 1, 2027, and December 1, 2028.

About 1911 Gold Corporation

1911 Gold is a junior explorer and developer that holds a highly prospective, consolidated land package totaling more than 61,647 hectares within and adjacent to the Archean Rice Lake greenstone belt in Manitoba, and also owns the True North mine and mill complex at Bissett, Manitoba. 1911 Gold believes its land package is a prime exploration opportunity, with the potential to develop a mining district centred on the True North complex. The Company also owns the Apex project near Snow Lake, Manitoba and the Denton-Keefer project near Timmins, Ontario, and intends to focus on organic growth and accretive acquisition opportunities in North America.

1911 Gold’s True North complex and the exploration land package are located within and among the First Nation communities of the Hollow Water First Nation and the Black River First Nation. 1911 Gold looks forward to maintaining open, cooperative, and respectful communications with all of our local communities and stakeholders to foster mutually beneficial working relationships. 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shaun Heinrichs

President and CEO

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or describes a ‘goal’, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to close the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to receive necessary regulatory approvals, the tax treatment of the securities issued under the Offering, the timing for the qualifying expenditures to be incurred and to be renounced in favour of the subscribers, and the plans, operations and prospects of the Company, are forward-looking statements.

In making the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Company have applied several material assumptions, including that the Offering will close on the anticipated terms; that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering as anticipated; that the Company will receive all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering; the Company´s financial condition and development plans do not change because of unforeseen events, and management’s ability to execute its business strategy and no unexpected or adverse regulatory changes with respect to the Company’s mineral projects, and that the specific proposals to amend the Tax Act publicly announced on March 3, 2025 by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on behalf of the Minister of Finance proposing an amendment to extend the mineral exploration tax credit for investors in flow-through shares until March 31, 2027 will be enacted; as well as statements with respect to the timing and ability for the Company to complete the Shares-for-Services Transaction and the ability of the Company to obtain final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange in respect of the Shares-for-Services Transaction. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein. Although 1911 Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are given as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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.

SOURCE 1911 Gold Corporation

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China’s Sole Uranium Miner Soars in Market Debut

China National Uranium (SHA:601985) surged on its first day of trading in Shenzhen, raising about 4 billion yuan (US$570 million) in its Wednesday (December 3) debut as company shares more than triple in value by the market close.

The state-backed miner priced 248 million shares at 17.89 yuan each, according to an exchange filing. The stock finished the session at 67.99 yuan, catapulting its market value to roughly 141 billion yuan (US$19.9 billion).

Proceeds will be used to expand output at uranium mines and support projects tied to the development and processing of associated radioactive minerals.

The blockbuster listing arrives as China is scaling up nuclear power more aggressively than any other nation.

The global superpower now leads the world in the number of reactors operating or under construction and is positioned to overtake the United States and France as the largest nuclear-energy producers by 2030.

With global momentum shifting back toward atomic power, the US, France and Japan all signaling a push toward tripling nuclear capacity by mid-century, demand for uranium has surged.

Prices have been climbing for the past four years as utilities and miners anticipate a prolonged expansion cycle.

But China’s supply chain still faces a structural gap. Domestic uranium production remains insufficient, forcing the country to depend on imports for more than 70 percent of its fuel requirements.

That reliance has pushed Beijing to shore up upstream resources and secure reliable feedstock for its growing fleet of reactors.

“Natural uranium is a key strategic resource and energy mineral for the country. A safe and stable supply of natural uranium is a foundation for rapid development of nuclear energy,” Chairman Yuan Xu said, according to news agency Xinhua.

“As the national team and main force in safeguarding our country’s natural uranium supply, China National Uranium is a cornerstone and ‘granary’ supporting development of the nuclear energy industry of China.”

China National Uranium mines natural uranium and processes materials including molybdenum and rare earth chlorides used in sectors such as semiconductor production.

The company posted net income of about 1.5 billion yuan (US$212.1 million) in 2024, an increase of roughly 16 percent from the previous year.

The company also owns a 69 percent stake in Namibia’s Rossing mine—one of the world’s largest uranium operations—after acquiring the holding from Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) in 2019.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Gold’s Next Test: WGC Warns 2026 Could Make or Break Bullion

Investors should brace for what could be a make-or-break year for gold: according to the latest 2026 outlook by the World Gold Council (WGC).

After a blistering 2025 that saw gold hit more than 50 all-time highs and rise over 60 percent, the WGC says 2026 could deliver anything from a modest rally to a steep pullback.

The year was also a contest between bullish forces tied to slowing global growth and persistent political instability, and bearish pressures that could emerge if the Trump administration successfully lifts US economic performance and interest rates rise again.

For now, the Council says the gold price “broadly reflects macroeconomic consensus expectations,” suggesting the market could remain rangebound unless major shocks alter that trajectory.

But 2025 was a reminder that consensus can be fragile. The Council notes that heightened geopolitical risk alone explains a significant portion of this year’s rally, noting that those same dynamics could again dominate if global conditions deteriorate.

A year that redefined gold’s appeal

Gold’s 2025 surge is shaping up to be its fourth-strongest yearly return since 1971—the end of the Gold Standard era. Investment demand has accelerated across major regions and central banks have also continued to add to reserves at levels far above historical averages.

The long-term performance has caught even more attention. New market data shows gold has climbed 953.78 percent over the last three decades, surpassing the S&P 500’s (INDEXSP:.INX) 918.15 percent gain over the same period.

The symbolic victory is fueling renewed interest from investors who once dismissed bullion as a slow, unproductive asset.

The case for strategic exposure has been reinforced by the metal’s resilience during market stress. Gold saw powerful rallies after the dot-com crash and again during the 2008 financial crisis. It smashed records in 2011, and now in 2025 it is trading near US$4,238 per ounce heading into year-end.

Three diverging paths for 2026

The WGC’s outlook sets out three primary macroeconomic paths that could drive gold next year: a moderate slowdown, a deep global downturn, or a reflationary growth outcome tied to US policy success.

Scenario 1: A shallow slip, moderately bullish for gold

If economic momentum cools—particularly in the U.S. labor market—without collapsing outright, investors may rotate further into defensive assets. A pullback in AI-linked equities could intensify market volatility, while softer consumer activity would put more pressure on policymakers to continue loosening monetary settings.

In this environment, the Council says gold could gain 5 to 15 percent. Lower rates and a softer dollar would help, as would ongoing central bank buying and potential new flows from large institutional investors in Asia.

Scenario 2: The “doom loop,” strongly bullish for gold

A darker outcome is also on the table: a synchronized global downturn triggered by escalating geopolitical flashpoints or trade fragmentation.

As confidence falls and economies contract, the Federal Reserve could be forced into deep rate cuts while capital floods into safe havens.

The Council estimates gold could advance 15 to 30 percent under such conditions, powered largely by strong investment demand through gold-backed exchange-traded funds.

The Council notes that ETF holdings have risen by more than 700 tonnes this year, and even including inflows going back to mid-2024, the total remains less than half of what was seen in earlier bull cycles.

Scenario 3: Reflation return, bearish for gold

There is also a non-negligible possibility that President Trump’s fiscal and industrial policies spark stronger-than-expected growth.

In that case, inflation pressures could push the Fed to keep rates elevated, or even raise them again, sending the dollar higher and dampening gold investment appeal.

In this upside-growth scenario, the Council projects a 5 to 20 percent drop in gold prices as investors unwind hedges and rotate into stocks and higher-yielding assets.

US policy looms large over 2026

One major swing factor centers around Trump’s expected nomination of a Federal Reserve chair who favors lower borrowing costs.

At the same time, geopolitical risks tied to US actions have been growing. The administration’s more aggressive posture toward Venezuela and heightened tensions involving China and Russia are adding risk premiums across commodities and supply chains.

These dynamics continue to push global investors toward gold when uncertainty peaks.

The Federal Reserve’s near-term decisions will remain crucial. Markets are currently pricing a high probability of additional rate cuts, even as inflation remains a concern. Each shift in those expectations is likely to reverberate through gold pricing.

Market wildcards

The WGC also took note of two supply-demand forces that sit somewhat outside typical quantitative models but could shape outcomes significantly: official sector buying and recycling flows.

Central banks remain one of the largest demand pillars. Purchases have consistently exceeded pre-pandemic levels in part because emerging-market governments are diversifying away from dollar-exposed reserves.

Gold recycling is another overlooked lever. Despite soaring prices, secondary supply has been muted in 2025, partly because gold is increasingly being used as collateral.

More than 200 tonnes of gold jewelry have been pledged through formal channels this year alone, with anecdotal evidence suggesting similar volumes are tied up informally.

If a severe downturn forces liquidations of gold-backed debt, recycling flows could climb sharply, adding pressure to prices.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Placement to Institutional and Sophisticated Investors, Appointment of Joint Broker,Issue of Equity & TVR

Metals One (AIM: MET1, OTCQB: MTOPF), a critical and precious metals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce it has successfully raised gross proceeds of £4.4 million (before expenses) through a placing of new ordinary shares with institutional and sophisticated investors (the ‘Placing’).

The Placing comprises the issue of 220,000,000 new ordinary shares of £0.01 each (‘Placing Shares’) at a price of £0.02 per share. The closing mid-market price on 3 December 2025 was £0.034. The Placing Shares represent approximately 26% of the Company’s existing issued share capital. Due to demand the Placing was upsized to utilise the Company’s total headroom capacity.

Use of Proceeds

The Placing proceeds will be applied primarily to the Lions Bay Resources (‘LBR’) transaction as announced by the Company on 27 November 2025 and general working capital. The Company is in the process of agreeing loan funding with LBR to be applied by LBR towards refurbishing a cogeneration plant (the ‘Plant’) located in South Africa. The Company understands LBR is also in the process of identifying potential mining assets located in South Africa that may suit the intended gold roasting configuration at the Plant. Further announcements will be made by the Company in respect of the LBR transaction in due course.

Subject to receipt of a Competent Person’s Report and the configuration to be adopted, it is expected that the Plant will require approximately US$4.5 million to restart production of steam and power. LBR expects to receive the final Competent Person’s Report for the Plant by mid-December.

Appointment of Joint Broker

Oak Securities is acting as agent for and on behalf of the Company in connection with the Placing and has been appointed as joint broker to the Company with immediate effect.

Total Voting Rights

Application will be made to the London Stock Exchange for the Placing Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM (the ‘Admission’). Admission is expected to occur at 8.00 a.m. on or around 11 December 2025.

Following Admission, the Company’s total issued share capital will consist of 1,059,946,460 ordinary shares with voting rights attached. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury. This figure may be used by shareholders in the Company as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change in their interest in, the Company under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Daniel Maling, Managing Director of Metals One, commented:

‘It’s pleasing to see institutional investment support for our Lions Bay Resources gold development strategy in South Africa. Having additional capital ring-fenced to facilitate the buy and build plan will be key during upcoming negotiations and will very well position the Company.

We have a busy period ahead of us and I look forward to providing further updates on our progress in the weeks ahead.’

Enquiries:

Metals One Plc

Daniel Maling, Managing Director

Craig Moulton, Chairman

info@metals-one.com

+44 (0)20 7981 2576

Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)

James Biddle / Roland Cornish

+44 (0)20 7628 3396

Oak Securities

Jerry Keen / Calvin Man

+44 (0)20 3973 3678

Capital Plus Partners Limited (Joint Broker)

Jonathan Critchley

+44 (0)207 432 0501

Vigo Consulting (Investor Relations)

Ben Simons / Fiona Hetherington / Anna Stacey

IR.MetalsOne@vigoconsulting.com

+44 (0)20 7390 0230


About Metals One

Metals One is pursuing a strategic portfolio of critical and precious metals projects and investments underpinned by the Western World’s urgent need for reliably and responsibly sourced raw materials – and record high gold prices. Metals One’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market (MET1) and on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States (MTOPF).

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Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure

The information set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements of Article 19(3) of the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 which forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (‘MAR’).

Nominated Adviser

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Corcel Exploration Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States.

Corcel Exploration Inc. (CSE: CRCL,OTC:CRLEF) (OTCQB: CRLEF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Corcel’) today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the ‘Offering’) issuing 11,681,798 units (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.18 per Unit for gross proceeds of CAD$2,102,723.64

Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Share’) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a ‘Warrant’). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one additional Share (each, a ‘Warrant Share’) at a price of $0.30 per Warrant Share until the date which is 24 months following the Closing Date (as defined below), subject to an acceleration clause. If the ten-day weighted average closing price of the Shares as quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or greater than $0.40, then the Company may, at its option, accelerate the expiry date of the Warrant by issuing a press release (a ‘Warrant Acceleration Press Release‘) announcing that the expiry date of the Warrants will be deemed to be on the 30th day following the issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release (the ‘Accelerated Expiry Date‘). All Warrants that remain unexercised following the Accelerated Expiry Date will immediately expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants will be terminated without any compensation to such holder.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for exploration at its Yuma King Project in Arizona and for working capital purposes.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid the finders fees of $67,459.56 cash and issued 374,775 finders warrants of the Company (the ‘Finders Warrants‘). Each Finders Warrant entitles the finder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.30 per Common Share until December 2, 2027.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring April 3, 2026.

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 accordingly, 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 requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction

APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARY

The Company is pleased to welcome Rosana Batista as Corporate Secretary, with immediate effect. A seasoned business administrator with over 20 years of experience, Rosana holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has built her career in the information technology department, working for international public companies. Her expertise spans governance, demand management, process review, and budget control. Since 2012, she has focused her career on governance, developing deep specialization in the field.

For the past nine years, she served as Corporate Secretary for Orogen Royalties Inc., a Canadian publicly listed venture company. Rosana is a Chartered Governance Professional and an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada

ABOUT Corcel Exploration

Corcel Exploration is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious and base metals properties throughout North America. The Company has entered a long-term lease agreement to acquire the Yuma King Copper-Gold project in Arizona, which spans a district-scale land position of 3,200 hectares comprising 515 unpatented federal mining claims in the Ellsworth Mining District; including the past-producing Yuma Mine which saw underground production of copper, lead, gold and silver between 1940 and 1963. The Company also holds an option to acquire a 100% undivided right, title, and interest in and to the Peak gold exploration project and holds a 100% interest in the Willow copper project. For more information, please visit our website at https://corcelexploration.com/.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information and to sign-up to the mailing list, please contact:

Jon Ward, CEO & Director
Email: info@corcelexploration.com
Tel: (604) 355-0303

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, ‘forward-looking information’). Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company’s plans to conduct additional drilling and other exploration work on the Property; the anticipated timing, scope, costs and objectives of such work; the expected receipt and interpretation of additional assay results; the potential for the expansion of known mineralized zones; the potential discovery of new zones; the Company’s plans to update mineral resource estimates and advance technical studies; the potential for future development decisions; the timing of future news flow; the ability to secure permits, approvals, community support and financing on acceptable terms; and the potential for the Property to host an economic mining operation in the future.

Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, operational and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, without limitation: future commodity prices and exchange rates; availability of financing on reasonable terms; availability of equipment, personnel and infrastructure; maintenance of title and access to properties; obtaining all required regulatory, surface and community approvals on expected terms and within expected timelines; accuracy of current technical information; and the absence of material adverse changes in applicable laws, political conditions, taxation, or capital markets.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, without limitation: commodity price volatility; exploration, development, metallurgical and geological risk; permitting, environmental and regulatory risk; title and access risk; financing and liquidity risk; reliance on contractors and third parties; community, ESG and social licence risk; political and security risk in foreign jurisdictions; operational disruptions, accidents and labour matters; changes in laws and taxation; dilution and capital markets risk; and the other risks more fully described under ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Registration opens for PDAC 2026: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. The world’s leading gathering for mineral exploration and mining will once again unite industry leaders, investors, governments, students and Indigenous communities for four days of deals, ideas and discovery.

“PDAC 2026 is where conversations, connections and capital converge at a scale you won’t find anywhere else,” said PDAC President Karen Rees. “It’s a unique opportunity to meet directly with company leaders, government officials, policymakers and investors, to strike new deals and move projects forward. Just as importantly, it’s a place to advance respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous communities and other local partners. From students and early-career professionals to senior executives, everyone who attends PDAC 2026 can gain insight, build relationships and help shape the direction of our industry.”

What to expect at PDAC 2026

World-class scale and reach:
PDAC 2026 builds on the momentum of recent years, following a 2025 Convention that welcomed more than 27,000 attendees from over 130 countries and 91 government exhibitors. Its global scale and strong government-to-industry presence make it the most influential event for the mineral exploration and mining community.

Exhibits:
Bigger than ever in 2026, PDAC will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors across the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, and an expanded Trade Show North. Attendees can explore show floors packed with projects, equipment, technology, services, and country and regional displays that showcase the latest developments and opportunities across the sector.

Investment opportunities:
PDAC 2026 is a must-attend event for investors. Connect at the Investors Exchange, evaluate projects and meet management teams. See results first-hand in Core Shack, hear company updates through Corporate Presentations for Investors (CPI), and gain market insight at the Investment Leaders Forum.

Programming:
Hundreds of presenters will deliver cutting-edge content through panels, technical sessions, short courses, and keynote presentations. Programming spans Indigenous partnerships, sustainability, capital markets and financing, and advances in geoscience and exploration techniques, as well as the convention’s flagship keynote themes: commodities, mining industry outlook, technology and innovation, and discovery of the year.

Networking and events:
From daily meetups like Coffee Connections and the Lunch Social to flagship social events such as The Network: Gold Rush Gathering and the high-energy We Will Rock You Finale, PDAC 2026 offers countless ways to connect. Plus, the Awards Celebration & Nite Cap honours the 2026 PDAC Award recipients and brings the global industry together to recognize excellence and drive the sector forward.

Register now

Be part of PDAC 2026 in Toronto, March 1-4, 2026. Register and plan your experience today at pdac.ca/convention-2026.

About PDAC

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that employs more than 724,000, and contributed $156 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024 (Natural Resources Canada, February 2025). Currently representing over 8,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work centres on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector. PDAC 2026, our 94th annual convention, will take place in person in Toronto, Canada from March 1-4. Please visit pdac.ca for more information.

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Apple announces executive transitions

Jennifer Newstead to join Apple as senior vice president, will become general counsel in March 2026

Kate Adams to retire late next year

Lisa Jackson to retire

Apple® today announced that Jennifer Newstead will become Apple’s general counsel on March 1, 2026, following a transition of duties from Kate Adams, who has served as Apple’s general counsel since 2017. She will join Apple as senior vice president in January, reporting to CEO Tim Cook and serving on Apple’s executive team.

In addition, Lisa Jackson, vice president for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, will retire in late January 2026. The Government Affairs organization will transition to Adams, who will oversee the team until her retirement late next year, after which it will be led by Newstead. Newstead’s title will become senior vice president, General Counsel and Government Affairs, reflecting the combining of the two organizations. The Environment and Social Initiatives teams will report to Apple chief operating officer Sabih Khan.

‘Kate has been an integral part of the company for the better part of a decade, having provided critical advice while always advocating on behalf of our customers’ right to privacy and protecting Apple’s right to innovate,’ said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. ‘I am incredibly grateful to her for the leadership she has provided, for her remarkable determination across a myriad of highly complex issues, and above all, for her thoughtfulness, her deeply strategic mind, and her sound counsel.’

‘I am deeply appreciative of Lisa’s contributions. She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels,’ said Cook. ‘She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security.’

‘We couldn’t be more pleased to have Jennifer join our team,’ said Cook. ‘She brings an extraordinary depth of experience and skill to the role, and will advance Apple’s important work all over the world. We are also pleased that Jennifer will be overseeing both the Legal and Government Affairs organizations, given the increasing overlap between the work of both teams and her substantial background in international affairs. I know she will be an excellent leader going forward.’

‘I have long admired Apple’s deep focus on innovation and strong commitment to its values, its customers, and to making the world a better place,’ said Newstead. ‘I am honored to join the company and to lead an extraordinary team who are dedicated each and every day to doing what’s in the best interest of Apple’s users.’

‘It has been one of the great privileges of my life to be a part of Apple, where our work has always been about standing up for the values that are the foundation of this great company,’ said Adams. ‘I am proud of the good our wonderful team has done over the past eight years, and I am filled with gratitude for the chance to have made a difference. Jennifer is an exceptional talent and I am confident that I am leaving the team in the very best hands, and I’m really looking forward to working more closely with the Government Affairs team.’

‘Apple is a remarkable company and it has been a true honor to lead such important work here,’ said Jackson. ‘I have been lucky to work with leaders who understand that reducing our environmental impact is not just good for the environment, but good for business, and that we can do well by doing good. And I am incredibly grateful to the teams I’ve had the privilege to lead at Apple, for the innovations they’ve helped create and inspire, and for the advocacy they’ve led on behalf of our users with governments around the world. I have every confidence that Apple will continue to have a profoundly positive impact on the planet and its people.’

Newstead was most recently chief legal officer at Meta and previously served as the legal adviser of the U.S. Department of State, where she led the legal team responsible for advising the Secretary of State on legal issues affecting the conduct of U.S. foreign relations. She held a range of other positions in government earlier in her career as well, including as general counsel of the White House Office of Management and Budget, as a principal deputy assistant attorney general of the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice, as associate White House counsel, and as a law clerk to Justice Stephen Breyer of the U.S. Supreme Court. She also spent a dozen years as partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, where she advised global corporations on a wide variety of issues. Newstead holds an AB from Harvard University and a JD from Yale Law School.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

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Frank Holmes: Next Gold, Silver Price Calls, Plus Top 2026 Asset

Frank Holmes of US Global Investors (NASDAQ:GROW) shares his forecast for gold and silver.

He sees gold testing US$5,000 per ounce next year and then reaching US$7,000 by the end of US President Donald Trump’s second term in office.

‘And I think that silver will be over US$100,’ he added.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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4 Factors That Drive Silver Demand

Silver is known as the most versatile precious metal, and its end uses range from silverware to medicine, as well as industrial and technological applications, which account for well over half of annual global demand.

In 2024, global physical silver demand reached 1.16 billion ounces, shy of the record of 1.28 billion ounces set in 2022, as per the Silver Institute’s latest World Silver Survey released in April 2025.

Industrial demand is on an upward trend from the push toward renewable energy — in particular, silver demand should benefit from the expansion of the solar energy sector, electric vehicles and the growing use of AI and data centers. The metal is a great conductor of both heat and electricity, making it perfect for use in solar panels.

In 2025, the Silver Institute expects global demand for silver to decline by 1 percent to 1.15 billion ounces, but remain at historically high levels. With all of that in mind, here’s a look at four factors driving silver demand.

1. Industrial fabrication

Expected demand in 2025: 677.4 million ounces

Silver is the best electrical and thermal conductor of all the metals, so it’s no surprise that it’s used in industrial fabrication. Industrial silver demand has seen steady growth in recent years. Coming in at just 491 million ounces in 2016, industrial demand rose to 592.3 million ounces in 2022, 657.1 million ounces in 2023 and a record 680.5 million ounces in 2024.

For 2025, the Silver Institute believes industrial demand will see a slight regression of 0.5 percent to 677.4 million ounces.

Here’s a brief rundown of the main industrial uses driving silver demand:

Electronics — In electronics, industrial silver is used mainly in multi-layer ceramic capacitors, membrane switches, silvered film, electrically heated automobile windshields, conductive adhesives and the preparation of thick-film pastes.

Electronics is expected to remain an important driver for silver going forward, as per the Silver Institute, which expects overall industrial silver consumption to reach 456.6 million ounces in 2025. Photovoltaics form the largest portion of electronic demand, totaling 197.6 million tons in 2024.

Using silver as conductive ink, photovoltaic cells transform sunlight into electricity. These cells are combined to form solar panels. The use of silver in the fabrication of photovoltaic cells, also known as solar cells, is seen as an area of rapid growth in the short to medium term. In fact, SolarPower Europe reported that total installations reached 2.2 terawatts by the end of 2024, and are expected to more than triple to more than 7 terawatts by 2030.

Automotive industry — Every electrical action in a modern car is activated with silver-coated contacts. Basic functions such as starting the engine, opening power windows, adjusting power seats and closing power trunks are all activated using a silver membrane switch. Furthermore, in January 2021, the Silver Institute reported that, depending on the model, battery electric vehicles contain between 25 and 50 grams of silver, while hybrid vehicles use 18 to 34 grams of silver. That’s compared to 15 to 28 grams of silver in a light internal combustion engine vehicle.

The Silver Institute has projected that automotive demand for silver could reach 90 million ounces by 2025. The association states that silver demand from the car industry will be driven by infrastructure investment, broader decarbonization efforts and the expansion of charging stations.

Brazing and soldering — Adding silver to the process of soldering or brazing helps produce smooth, leak-tight and corrosion-resistant joints when combining metal parts. In addition, silver-brazing alloys are used widely in everything from air conditioning and refrigeration to electric power distribution. The Silver Institute predicts demand from this segment to total 52.9 million ounces in 2025.

2. Jewelry

Expected demand in 2025: 196.2 million ounces

Jewelry is often what laypeople think about when they consider silver demand. And for good reason — few materials are better suited for jewelry than silver. Lustrous but resilient, silver responds well to sculpting, requires minimal care and lasts a lifetime.

While silver and gold possess similar working qualities, the white metal enjoys greater reflectivity and can achieve a brilliant polish. A vast amount of silver supply from mine production gets turned into a form of jewelry. The segment grew moderately by 3 percent in 2024, rising to 208.7 million ounces, but the Silver Institute is predicting a significant reversal in 2025, with a 6 percent decline to 196.2 million ounces.

3. Silver bullion, coins and bars

Expected demand in 2025: 204.4 million ounces

Another source of silver demand is for silver as an investment in the form of silver coins, bars and rounds. This category includes the silver used to fabricate the bullion, as well as small bar purchases by retail investors, according to the Silver Institute.

Silver coins have a long history. Minted silver coins were first used in the Eastern Mediterranean region in 550 BCE, and by 269 BCE the Roman Empire had adopted silver as well. Silver was the main circulating currency until the 19th century, when it was phased out of regular coinage.

While silver is not used in many circulating coins today, mints in many countries still create high-purity bullion coins and bars for investors.

Physical silver investment demand reached a record high of 338.3 million ounces in 2022, but declined considerably to 244.3 million ounces in 2023, before falling another 22 percent to 190.9 million ounces in 2024.

However, with rising uncertainty in global financial markets, the institute is predicting 7 percent growth in 2025 to 204.4 million ounces.

Silver exchange-traded products (ETPs) and silver ETFs purchase significant amounts of physical silver. Silver ETPs have experienced high volatility over the last five years, with demand peaking in 2020 with net inflows of 331.1 million ounces of silver, which fell to to 64.9 million ounces in 2021. Following the pandemic, ETPs experienced heavy outflows with investors selling off 117.4 million ounces in 2022 and 37.6 million ounces in 2023.

In 2024, as uncertainty began to seep into global financial markets, investors once again returned to ETPs, pushing demand to 61.6 million ounces of silver flowing into the products.

The Silver Institute expects demand to grow by 14 percent in 2025 to 70 million ounces, attributing these inflows to cuts to the Federal Funds rate, concerns over US debt load, and instability in the Middle East.

4. Silverware

Expected demand in 2025: 46 million ounces

Sterling silver has been the standard for silver holloware and silver flatware since the 14th century. Silver cutlery and other decor lasts for generations as it resists tarnish and is a traditional decoration in homes around the world. Base metal copper is mixed with silver to strengthen it for use as cutlery, bowls and decorative items.

Demand for the metal from the silverware industry reached 73.5 million ounces in 2022 but has declined since then to 54.2 million ounces in 2024. The Silver Institute expects the market to shed another 15 percent in 2025 to 46 million ounces.

Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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