Vancouver, British Columbia and Salt Lake City, Utah–(Newsfile Corp. – October 13, 2026) – Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) (“Sage Potash” or the “Company”) is pleased to report positive results from hydrogeological testing completed at the Peterson 1 well at its flagship Sage Plain Potash Project in southeast Utah. Testing confirmed two saline, non-potable water bearing zones within the project area, with preliminary results supporting their potential use as future process water for solution mining operations.

The results represent an important step in advancing Sage’s water strategy, with the identified zones occurring at depths consistent with the Company’s existing water right and providing potential sources of process water that would not compete with potable municipal or agricultural supplies.

HYDROGEOLOGICAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Two water-bearing zones confirmed at Peterson 1, providing potential sources of process water within the Sage Plain Project area.
• Non-potable saline water has been confirmed, with water chemistry considered adequate for future processing and solution mining applications.
• Results align with Sage’s existing water right, which authorizes up to 185,000 cubic meters of brackish groundwater annually for processing and solution mining.
• An additional high permeability zone was identified in the Honaker Trail Formation, providing another target for future groundwater evaluation.
• Results will now be incorporated into the Company’s ongoing engineering studies alongside the updated NI 43-101 resource estimate.

As previously announced on June 24, 2026, the Peterson 1 drill program included a hydrogeological assessment designed to conduct targeted Drill Stem Tests (“DSTs”) in formations exhibiting water flow. The DSTs are field screening tools used to evaluate yield rates and water quality, primarily targeting saline, non-potable aquifers, for future solution mining operations.

“Peterson 1 continues to deliver important results for the Sage Plain Project. In addition to the strong potash grades and thicknesses we recently reported, we have now identified multiple potential sources of non-potable process water within the project area,” said Patricio Varas, CEO of Sage Potash. “Water is a critical component of solution mining, and these results provide another important piece of the development picture. Importantly, the water identified is saline and non-petpotable, and the tested horizons align with our existing water right. We view this as another meaningful step in de-risking Sage Plain as we advance the project into its next phase of engineering.”

DRILL STEM TEST PROGRAM

Northstar Drillstem Testers Inc. conducted three inflate-straddle DSTs, each over a 38-meter (125-foot) interval of the 8¾ inch hole, between July 17 and July 19, 2026. The tests were designed to measure formation pressure, estimate permeability and inflow rates, and collect downhole fluid samples for water quality analyses.

Table 1. Summary of Peterson 1 Drill Stem Tests

DST 1 – Cutler Formation (1,033 – 1,071 m; 3,390 – 3,515 feet)

DST 1 was completed with three flow periods and two shut-in periods. The test recovered 663 m (2,175 feet) of formation water, approximately 2.8 cubic meters (17.5 barrels), and recorded consistent shut-in pressures of 1,068 pound per square inch gauge (“psig”)and 1,061 psig, indicating a pressurized, water-bearing horizon. Downhole temperature was 41°C (105°F).

DST 2 – Lower Cutler/Rico Formation (1,250 – 1,288 m; 4,100 – 4,225 feet)

DST 2 recorded a shut-in pressure of 1,345 psig but produced negligible inflow during a single 16-minute flow period, indicating a low-permeability interval. The fluid recovered consisted predominantly of drilling fluid. The sample was submitted for laboratory analysis, which confirmed it was not representative of formation water, and it has been excluded from the water chemistry summary.

DST 3 – Lower Cutler/Rico Formation (1,295 – 1,334 m; 4,250 – 4,375 feet)

DST 3 was completed with three flow periods and two shut-in periods. The test recovered 610 m (2,000 feet), approximately 2.5 cubic meters (16 barrels), of formation water and recorded shut-in pressures of 1,434 psig and 1,419 psig, confirming a second, deeper water-bearing horizon.

DSTs are short-duration tests that primarily characterize the formation immediately surrounding the wellbore. Yields estimated from DST data are preliminary and may not be representative of sustained, long-term production rates. Additional testing will be completed to further characterize the anticipated available water volumes.

PRELIMINARY YIELD ESTIMATES

The Company engaged RESPEC LLC (“RESPEC”), which completed the Company’s September 8, 2025 NI 43-101 resource estimate, to review the DST data. RESPEC’s preliminary estimates assume a pumping well with the same length and diameter as each tested interval.

Erik Hemstad, PE, MBA, of RESPEC, commented: “From DST 1, preliminary estimates indicate a water volume yield of 7 m³/h (75 gpm), and from DST 3,- 4.5 m³/h (20 gpm). Moreover, DSTs are excellent for measuring formation pressures. While the results can also be used to estimate hydraulic conductivity, these tests are inherently short in duration and therefore primarily characterize the formation immediately surrounding the borehole.”

WATER CHEMISTRY AND ALIGNMENT WITH WATER PERMIT

Fluid samples from all three DSTs were submitted to ACZ Laboratories, Inc. in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a NELAC-accredited laboratory, for comprehensive inorganic analysis. Results for DST 1 and DST 3 are summarized in Table 2 (Appendix).

Both samples are sodium-chloride type waters. The DST 1 (Cutler) sample has a calculated dissolved solids content of 32,400 mg/L. The DST 3 (Lower Cutler/Rico) sample has a calculated dissolved solids content of 79,600 mg/L. Both waters are non-potable and unsuitable for agricultural or irrigation or domestic use.

Solution mining recovers potash by dissolving it with injected water or brine. Sodium-chloride concentrations in recovered water samples are well below salt saturation and therefore retain substantial dissolving capacity. The Company therefore considers the quality of these waters adequate for processing and solution mining. Specific process design requirements will be addressed in future engineering studies.

Importantly, these findings validate the Company’s existing water permitting framework. In July 2023, the Utah Division of Water Rights approved the Company’s 20-year Fixed-Time Application (Water Right 09-2684, Application F83735) authorizing the withdrawal of up to 150 acre-feet annually, of brackish water to support processing and solution mining cavern operations. The permit specifically contemplated sourcing brackish water from an underground aquifer at an approximate depth of 1,200 meters (3,950 feet)-a target depth directly validated by the productive horizons confirmed in DST 1 (1,033 – 1,071 m; 3,390 – 3,515 feet) and DST 3 (1,295 – 1,334 m; 4,250 – 4,375 feet).

HONAKER TRAIL FORMATION

While drilling the Peterson 1 hole, the well encountered an anticipated lost-circulation zone in the Honaker Trail Formation. Approximately 12.7 cubic meters (80 barrels) of drilling fluid were lost between 1,408 and 1,445 m (4,620 and 4,740 feet) (1,408 – 1,445 m) despite lost circulation material already present in the mud system. Continued fluid losses of approximately 1.6 cubic meters (10 barrels) per hour persisted to 1,509 m (4,950 feet). In order to protect wellbore integrity, the Company elected not to run a DST or sample this interval.

The Company believes the rapid rate and volume of fluid loss indicates a highly permeable, high-transmissivity horizon capable of supplying significant water volumes, representing a compelling target for future hydrogeological evaluation. Regional studies of the Paradox Basin report that formation-water salinity generally increases with depth toward the Paradox evaporites (Hanshaw and Hill, 1969). Consistent with this regional trend and the increasing salinity observed from DST 1 to DST 3 at Peterson 1, the Company expects Honaker Trail formation fluids to be similarly saline and non-potable.

NEXT STEPS

The hydrogeological results will be incorporated into the Company’s ongoing and future engineering studies.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Greg Vogelsang, P.Geo., P.Eng., the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Vogelsang is Vice President, Project Development for the Company.

About Sage Potash Corp.

Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) is dedicated to developing its flagship Sage Plain Potash Project, located in the Paradox Basin in Utah. With a large, high-grade resource base, the Company is advancing toward its goal of establishing a secure and sustainable domestic potash production platform in the United States. Sage Potash is committed to food security, environmental stewardship, and creating value for shareholders and stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

J. Patricio Varas, CEO and Director

1 (236) 521-1521

Website: www.sagepotash.com

For media inquiries, please contact:

Marcus van der Made, Investor Relations

IR@sagepotash.com

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 release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this news release only, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “projects”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: estimated potential water yields from the Cutler and Lower Cutler/Rico formations; the adequacy of the formation waters for processing and solution mining; the potential of the Honaker Trail Formation to supply significant volumes of water and the expected salinity of its formation waters; future evaluation of the Honaker Trail Formation; and the incorporation of the hydrogeological results into future engineering studies and the updated resource estimate. 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, including, but not limited to, the risk factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors and Uncertainties” in the Company’s Management’s Discussion & Analysis available for review under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgement based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

APPENDIX

Table 2. Peterson 1 Formation Water Chemistry (ACZ Laboratories, Inc.; dissolved; mg/L unless noted)

¹ Laboratory sample identified as 1,033 m – 1,070 m (3,390′ – 3,510′); DST 1 test interval was 3,390 – 3,515 feet.

² Sum of measured major and minor constituents; total dissolved solids was not directly measured by the laboratory.

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Bob Moriarty
Archives
Oct 2, 2026

I first wrote about a new advertiser named Sage Potash last June. In that piece I wanted to make the point that having a single country potentially controlling a substantial flow of major commodities such as oil and oil related products was especially dangerous for the world economy. It doesn’t make any difference if that country is considered a friend or foe.

That’s exactly the situation Trump has dragged the US into to pay for and fight a war against a country not our enemy. But Israel controls Congress, they control the Senate, now the military and certainly own Donald J. Trump. It’s a war for Israel, not a war the US stands to gain anything. But Israel hates all their neighbors and whines on a constant basis about how they, Israel, are the victims. They are not.

Countries of the world need to be thinking seriously about a Plan B. Anything energy related needs to be considered. Having an alternative source of supply could easily mean issues of life and death. We are going to understand that better this winter when foolish energy decisions such as that of Germany allowing the US military to blow up 75% of the four Nord Stream pipelines cause Europeans to freeze and potentially starve due to the cost and availability of energy and energy products.

Fertilizer is a perfect example. Many of the inputs to fertilizer are produced as a byproduct of refining crude oil such as sulfur. Due to this incredibly stupid and pointless war, the costs of farming such as diesel fuel and urea or sulfur have shot through the roof.

A tiny company in Utah heard a knock on the door and found to their great pleasure that it was opportunity knocking. Sage Potash (SAGE-V) owns a 345 square km potash property in a basin in Utah. Based on the first drill hole they put down named Johnson 1 the company has an existing 43-101 inferred resource of 298.1 million tonnes of high-grade potash. Obviously right from the start it is going to be difficult for potential investors to understand what value the company offers so I am going to lead you through how to determine that.

With some flat lying sedimentary minerals such as coal and potash even a single hole can generate an inferred resource. The theory being that since it is a flat deposit of sedimentary material even a single hole will suggest similar material surrounding the hole. In the case of the first hole, named Johnson 1, the QP used a circle around the hole with a diameter of 2.4 km. The QP concluded the grade of the hole and thickness justified an inferred resource of 298.1 million tonnes at an average of about 40% potash.

The potash market has been relatively stable for the last couple of years because potash doesn’t come from natural gas or crude oil. The value of a tonne of potash in the markets the Utah based Sage would serve would be about $472.50. If you multiply the resource of 298.1 million tonnes by an average grade of about 40% and factor in the current price of $472.50 the theoretical value of the potash in the ground would be about $56 billion in USD.

Here is where it gets very interesting. I have looked at the capex and Opex of other potash companies and it looks to me as if the company could in theory net about $300 a tonne and produce between one and two million tonnes a year. The Capex is not cheap, it could be in the $1 to $2 billion range.

The real news beyond the excellent drill results from Hole 2, named Peterson 1 released on September 28th and promptly ignored by investors is just how it will affect the 43-101 numbers.

If you look at the chart we prepared below. The black circle reflects the 298.1 million tonnes with the resource derived from the Johnson 1 hole. And now the company has drilled the Peterson 1 hole just 1 km to the NE. That hole is surrounded by a 2.4 km diameter dashed line. If the QP shows that in the 43-101 coming in about a month, the red area in between Johnson and Peterson will almost certainly qualify as Measured and Indicated. The green quarter moons above and below the holes will almost certainly be Inferred. So it looks to me as if the resource will only grow perhaps 25% but the high-grade resource shown in red will be about 50% of the total. That’s a giant move higher in confidence and should draw the attention of majors.

The grade of the potash shown in both holes is exceptional and is among the highest grade in the world. It certainly looks to me as if this will be put into production. The US needs to control the inputs to its own agriculture industry.

Sage is an advertiser and I have bought shares in the open market. Naturally I am biased so do your own due diligence. Their only problem is a lack of visibility.

Sage Potash Corp
SAGE-V $.13 Oct 01, 2026
SGPTF-OTCQB 171 million shares 
Sage Potash website

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Bob Moriarty
President: 321gold
Archives

321gold Ltd

Source: http://www.321gold.com/editorials/moriarty/moriarty100226.html

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 1, 2026) – West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0) (“West Point Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to report that following the receipt of permits and the completion of bonding, Kinross Gold U.S.A., Inc. (“Kinross”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kinross Gold Corporation, has commenced drilling at West Point Gold’s Jefferson Canyon project in Nye County, Nevada.

Highlights

• Kinross has commenced drilling on September 23, 2026, at West Point Gold’s Jefferson Canyon, located approximately 7 kilometres from its Round Mountain operations.
• Partner-funded exploration allows West Point Gold to retain exposure to Jefferson Canyon while allowing the Company to remain focused on its flagship Gold Chain Project.
• Permits were received August 19, 2026, starting the four-year option period laid out in the 2022 Exploration and Option Agreement (the “Agreement”).
• The Agreement provides for the potential of up to US$10 million in future option payments.
• West Point Gold retains meaningful long-term exposure to Jefferson Canyon, including a 20% project interest if both Kinross options are exercised and royalty protection should its interest subsequently be diluted below 10%.

“We are excited that drilling has begun at West Point Gold’s Jefferson Canyon project. The historical drilling and work we previously completed suggest this project has the potential to deliver a significant deposit. Given the project’s proximity to Kinross’s Round Mountain mine and our partnership on the Jefferson Canyon project with Kinross, we believe the hurdle rate to define a mineable deposit is relatively low,” stated Derek Macpherson, President & CEO.

Jefferson Canyon Project, Nevada
The Jefferson Canyon project in Nye County, Nevada is located 7 kilometres from Kinross’s Round Mountain operations (Figure 1). The project has 145 historical drill holes, including 41.2m at 6.4 g/t gold and 402 g/t silver (GJ-81). In 2022, West Point Gold entered into an Exploration and Option Agreement with Kinross (the “Agreement”). Kinross has made all the required payments associated with the agreement to date.

Figure 1: Jefferson Canyon Project Relative to Round Mountain

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The Jefferson Canyon project contains a large volcanic-hosted epithermal Au-Ag system that is essentially the same age as the nearby Round Mountain deposit, a world-class low-sulfidation (LS) epithermal deposit. Both are hosted in felsic ash-flow tuffs along the margins of calderas and both contain a strong northwest-trending and north-south structural control to veins. Both areas contain low-grade disseminated and high-grade vein or replacement-type mineralization.

Historical drilling has defined multiple zones of mineralization (Figure 2) and has been highlighted by multiple significant drill intercepts, including 41.2m of 6.4 g/t Au and 402 g/t Ag (GJ-81).

Figure 2: Historical Drill Holes and Mineralized Envelope along the Jefferson Canyon (“JF”) Fault

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Soil sampling in 2021 revealed a four-square-kilometre circular gold-in-soil anomaly (Figure 3). The highest Au-in-soil value was 4,470 parts per billion Au and anomalous values were distributed as follows: 29 samples contained greater than 500 parts per billion Au; 99 samples were greater than 200 ppb Au; 234 samples were greater than 100 ppb Au; and, 631 samples were greater than 20 ppb Au. The five rock samples collected were anomalous, with values of up to 15.2 g/t gold and 421 g/t silver.

Figure 3: Gold-in-Soil and Silver-in-Soil Anomalies at Jefferson Canyon with historical drill collars

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The CSMAT resistivity data suggests that the Jefferson Canyon fault is a deep structure which likely controls mineralization. This spatial relationship to the gold-silver mineralization supports the potential to expand the mineralized footprint both along strike and depth. A large conductor is evident down plunge along the northeast-dipping Jefferson Canyon fault.

Figure 4: CSAMT /Resistivity Model Showing the Projection of the Jefferson Canyon Fault at Depth

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Link to Updated Jefferson Canyon Video

Key Remaining Terms of the Agreement:

• Kinross will continue making ongoing lease payments of US$75,000 per year for the term of the agreement.
• Kinross is required to spend US$600,000 on exploration work and will be responsible for making the payments to keep the unpatented claims in good standing.
• During the term of the agreement, Kinross has the option to acquire 70% of the project for a cash payment of US$5,000,000 to West Point Gold and form a joint venture LLC, and a second option to acquire an additional 10% of the project for a further payment of US$5,000,000 to the Company.
• The term of the Agreement is four years commencing from receipt of drill permits, with a potential extension of up to two years, subject to certain conditions. Drill permits were received on August 19, 2026.
• If an LLC is formed, and either party is diluted below 10%, its interest converts to a 1% net smelter returns (NSR) royalty.

Marketing Engagements
The Company has engaged New Era Publishing Inc. (“New Era”), also doing business as Katusa Research, an arm’s-length service provider, to provide the Company certain investor relations and marketing services, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities laws. Based in Vancouver, B.C., New Era specializes in media and investor relations services within the natural resource sector. Under a consulting agreement dated September 8, 2026, New Era will provide media relations, investor communication and market awareness services to the Company for a two-month term for a one-time fee of US$150,000, payable at the commencement of services. The Company will not issue any securities to New Era as compensation for its services. As of the date hereof, to the Company’s knowledge, New Era (including its directors and officers) does not own any securities of the Company. The marketing agreement with New Era is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Additionally, the Company has engaged Freedom Financial Research, LLC (“Freedom Financial”), an arm’s-length service provider, to provide the Company certain investor relations and marketing services, in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities laws. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Freedom Financial specializes in media and investor relations services. Under a consulting agreement dated September 11, 2026, Freedom Financial will provide media relations, investor communication and market awareness services to the Company for a 90-day term for a one-time fee of US$150,000, payable at the commencement of services. The Company will not issue any securities to Freedom Financial as compensation for its services. As of the date hereof, to the Company’s knowledge, Freedom Financial (including its directors and officers) does not own any securities of the Company. The marketing agreement with Freedom Financial is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Qualified Person
Robert Johansing, M.Sc. Econ. Geol., P. Geo., the Company’s Vice President, Exploration, is a qualified person (“QP”) as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release. The QP has not completed sufficient work to verify the historical information on the properties, particularly regarding historical drill results. However, the QP believes prior drilling and analytical results were completed in accordance with industry-standard practices.

About West Point Gold Corp.
West Point Gold is an exploration and development company focused on unlocking value across four strategically located projects along the prolific Walker Lane Trend in Nevada and Arizona, USA, providing shareholders with exposure to multiple discovery opportunities across one of North America’s most productive gold regions. The Company’s near-term priority is advancing its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona.

For further information regarding this press release, please contact:
Aaron Paterson, Corporate Communications Manager
Phone: +1 (778) 358-6173
Email: info@westpointgold.com

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Company’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events including, among others, assumptions about future prices of gold, silver, and other metal prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates, ability to define economic mineralization, favourable operating conditions, political stability, obtaining government approvals and financing on time, obtaining renewals for existing licenses and permits and obtaining required licenses and permits, labour stability, stability in market conditions, availability of equipment, availability of drill rigs, and anticipated costs and expenditures. The Company cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to West Point Gold’s ability to complete any payments or expenditures required under the Company’s various option agreements for its projects; and other risks and uncertainties relating to the actual results of current exploration activities, the uncertainties related to resources estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections in relation to production, costs and expenses; risks relating to grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the uncertainties involved in interpreting drill results and other exploration data; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities; uncertainty related to the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results may vary from those expected; statements about expected results of operations, royalties, cash flows, financial position may not be consistent with the Company’s expectations due to accidents, equipment breakdowns, title and permitting matters, labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties with or interruptions in operations, fluctuating metal prices, unanticipated costs and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future and regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory restrictions. The possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with adjacent properties and the Company’s expectations; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); metal price fluctuations; environmental and regulatory requirements; availability of permits, failure to convert estimated mineral resources to reserves; the inability to complete a feasibility study which recommends a production decision; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; fluctuating gold prices; possibility of equipment breakdowns and delays, exploration cost overruns, availability of capital and financing, general economic, political risks, market or business conditions, regulatory changes, timeliness of government or regulatory approvals and other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in the filings on SEDAR+ made by the Company with securities regulators. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this corporate press 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 Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities legislation.

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 release.

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Scheduled manufacturing hours increase 110%, from 40 to 84 per week, as Company advances toward planned 24-hour operations

HAGERSTOWN, MD / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2026 / First Breach Inc. (NASDAQ:FBDT) (“First Breach” or the “Company”), an American-made defense technologies company focused on vertically integrated ammunition production and next-generation unmanned aerial systems, today announced that its ammunition manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, has transitioned from eight-hour operations, Monday through Friday, to 12-hour operations, seven days a week.

Following a successful initial trial, the expanded schedule increases scheduled manufacturing hours from 40 to 84 per week. The transition represents the first phase of the Company’s planned move to 24-hour operations through two 12-hour shifts, seven days a week.

Together with recently installed loading and inspection equipment, the additional hours are intended to increase ammunition production capacity and support customer demand, including purchasing commitments under the Company’s previously announced three-year supply and distribution agreement with SAS Ammo.

“This expansion allows us to make greater use of our equipment and existing facility as we work to increase production and strengthen our ability to serve customers,” said Jeffrey Low, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Breach. “The positive results of our initial trial give us confidence in our phased approach as we work toward continuous production.”

The expansion builds on First Breach’s investment in domestic ammunition manufacturing and its ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system. Experience gained in managing additional shifts and coordinating production teams is also expected to support the Company’s planned drone manufacturing expansion.

About First Breach

First Breach Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, American-made defense technologies company focused on manufacturing match-grade ammunition components, finished ammunition, and developing next-generation unmanned aerial systems for commercial, law enforcement, and military markets. The Company manufactures its products in-house at its Hagerstown, Maryland facility, where it produces brass cups, casings, projectiles, lead cores, lead wire, and completed ammunition with rigorous quality control standards. First Breach is also advancing its drone strategy through the development of U.S.-made unmanned systems, leveraging advanced engineering, robotics, ISR and sensor technologies, and precision manufacturing capabilities to address evolving defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and commercial requirements across domestic and international markets.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and include statements regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, strategies, future events, future performance, business prospects, growth initiatives, acquisitions, market opportunities, capital resources, operational objectives, and other statements that are predictive in nature. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs regarding future developments and their potential effect on the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes in economic, business, market, competitive, regulatory, technological, legal, and geopolitical conditions; the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy; the successful integration of acquisitions and strategic transactions; access to capital and financing; customer demand; industry developments; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or publicly disclose any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or changes in expectations occurring after the date of this press release.

Investor Relations
Frank Pogubila
Partner
Integrous Communications
Phone: 951.946.5288
Email: fpogubila@integcom.us
Website: www.firstbreach.com

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Vancouver, British Columbia and Salt Lake City, Utah–(Newsfile Corp. – September 28, 2026) – Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) (“Sage Potash” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide potash assay results from the completion of drilling operations at the Peterson 1 site, located at the Company’s flagship Sage Plain Potash Project in southeast Utah. Results from the Saskatchewan Research Council lab assays returned three high-grade potash sections grading better than 50.0 % KCl within the Upper and Lower Cycle 18 potash beds. High-grade sections in the Upper Cycle 18 potash horizon include 10.8 feet (3.3 m) of 52.5% KCl and 3.3 feet (1.0 m) of 52.0% KCl within the 26.6 foot (8.1m) thick intersection of the Upper Cycle 18 potash bed grading 36.1% KCl. A high-grade, 10.1 foot (3.1 m) section grading 53.4% KCl in the Lower Cycle 18 potash bed occurs within a 16.4 foot (5.0 m) thick intersection grading 36.4% KCl, confirming the continuity and high-grade tenor of the deposit and making it one of the highest-grade deposits around the world.

DRILL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Continuity of high-grade potash and significant bed thicknesses have been confirmed for both Upper and Lower Cycle 18 potash beds.
• Outstanding, high-grade tenor confirmed within the Upper and Lower Cycle 18 potash beds as summarized in Table 1.
• Combined grade and thickness of 36.3% over 43 feet (13.1 m) for the whole of Cycle 18.
• The potash intervals and assay results confirm remarkable continuity between the recently completed Peterson 1 hole and the previous Johnson 1 hole, located 0.62 miles (1.0 km) to the south.
• Importantly, we have now also confirmed high-grade potash mineralization in the Lower Bed of Cycle 18.

Table 1. Summary of Upper and Lower Cycle 18 drill intercepts in Peterson 1

“Completing the Peterson 1 drilling program and receiving these outstanding analytical results mark a significant, transformational development for the Sage Plain Project,” said Patricio Varas, CEO of Sage Potash. “The continuity, thickness and high grades of the potash beds demonstrate a world-class deposit that can be advanced rapidly toward production.”

Mr. Varas added: “Potash project resources commonly exceed the tonnage required to define reserves and a mine plan. As we advance the project – first with an updated resource estimate, followed by a PFS and further engineering studies, we expect the new resource to support a higher-capacity mine plan contemplating meaningful potash production in the United States. This scale should allow Sage to evaluate various mining methods and optimize a mine plan that leverages the very high-grade mineralization to target a high IRR and rapid payback, while pursuing a development larger than the 300,000 tonnes per year contemplated in the September 8, 2025 PEA.”

Mr. Varas further added: “The Sage Plain Project is advancing as the United States designates potash a critical mineral and global attention to fertilizer-input security remains elevated.”

Results from these analytical assays will now be used to update the project resources. An updated NI 43-101 resource estimate is planned to be delivered in the next 45 days.

PETERSON DRILLING PROGRAM

As previously announced, the Peterson 1 stratigraphic exploration hole was successfully completed on August 4, 2026, marking a key operational milestone for the project. During an initial onsite geological assessment of the recovered core, the Company confirmed the presence of pure sylvite mineralization within the Cycle 18 potash horizons.

The Peterson 1 hole was sited 0.62 miles (1.0 km) to the north-northeast of the previously drilled Johnson 1 hole (Figure 1) to facilitate both a resource expansion and delineation of a portion of the resource that will fall into the measured and indicated categories in a new NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Figure 1. Property location map with Peterson 1 and Johnson 1 Drill Hole Locations and regional extent of potash mineralization (USGA and others). Drill Hole Locations show Radius of Influence(“ROI”) illustrated as used in resource calculations.

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Core from the Cycle 18 Upper and Lower zones was recovered and transported to the Saskatchewan Research Council laboratories in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (“SRC”), for geochemical analysis. Samples were collected and shipped under the supervision of qualified independent geological personnel for analysis using industry-standard procedures. Quality assurance and quality control protocols included the insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicate samples throughout the sampling program. Assays were completed along the entire length of recovered core. Eight, one foot (30 cm) core sections were removed at the site for geo-mechanical testing. These core sections will be forwarded to the SRC laboratory for assays when geo-mechanical testing is completed. In the absence of assays, gamma ray results were used to determine the potash content for those eight samples.

The geochemical assay samples and resulting delineation of grade intercepts confirm attractive potash bed thicknesses and grades that demonstrate the high-grade tenor of the mineralization in this part of the Paradox Basin, between the Johnson 1 and Peterson 1 holes. The continuous thicknesses and high grade now demonstrated by the historical wells and the Peterson well will allow for a significant increase in the resource estimate and will allow for an upgrade in the quality of the resource for the project.

The Company has engaged RESPEC LLC to perform the NI 43-101 resource calculation based on the inclusion of the Peterson 1 drill hole information. RESPEC previously completed a NI 43-101 resource estimate on Sept 8, 2025.

SUMMARY OF CURRENT RESULTS AND COMPARISON TO PREVIOUS DRILL HOLE

Peterson 1 assays returned 36.1% KCl over 26.6 feet (8.1 m) in the Upper Bed of Cycle 18 and 36.4% KCl over 16.4 feet (5.0 m) in the Lower Bed of Cycle 18.

Figure 2. – Peterson 1 photograph of core recovered at the beginning of the Upper bed interval shows pure sylvite mineralization.

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Table 2. – Full interval lengths and grades for the Cycle 18 Upper and Lower Beds; Peterson 1 and Johnson 1 drill holes.

Table 2 shows the overall thickness and grade encountered at the Peterson 1 hole compared to the Johnson 1 drill hole; the two holes show excellent continuity. The current drill program recovered an outstanding high-grade interval within the Upper Bed of Cycle 18. At 7,094.5 feet (2162.4 m) of depth at the Peterson 1 drill site an interval measuring 13.8 feet (4.22 m) grading 45.5% KCl was recovered within an intercept of 19.7 feet (5.99 m) in the Cycle 18 Upper Bed with grades of 39.4% KCl. This correlates to a continuation of the same high-grade interval at Johnson 1 which was 15.0 feet (4.58 m) of 53.5% KCl.

The following figure shows a comparison of the Peterson 1 drill intercepts set out with the corresponding Johnson 1 drill intercepts in relation to the same stratigraphic bed for the Cycle 18 Upper Bed.

Figure 3. – Peterson-1 and Johnson-1 Upper Bed of Cycle 18 drill hole intercepts and continuity of Lithology

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The beginning of the Upper Bed of Cycle 18 was encountered at 7,085.6 feet (2,159 m) at Peterson 1 and correlates well with the Johnson 1 hole, confirming the flat lying nature of the mineralization with a dip of approximately 0.8 degrees. The Upper Bed was followed by a barren halite interval of 42 feet (12.8 m) before entering the Lower Bed, which also correlates well with the 41 feet (12.5 m) of barren halite between the Upper and Lower Cycle 18 beds at the Johnson 1 hole site.

Assay results also indicate that the potash interval at the Peterson 1 well location is also very clean with traces of carnallite and less than 1% insoluble materials, which compares positively with the purity of the deposit in this part of the Paradox Basin as evidenced in the original Johnson 1 hole.

Drill results from the Peterson 1 and Johnson 1 sites, along with regional gamma ray results from historical drill data and previously obtained 2D seismic data, indicate the Cycle 18 potash mineralization is open in all directions.

SAGE PLAIN PROJECT GRADE COMPARISON WITH WORLD DEPOSITS

Sage Plain Project contains one of the highest-grade potash resources in the world. The bar graph in Figure 4 below shows deposit grades of many large producing mines along with certain development stage projects around the world:

Figure 4. Potash deposit grades around the world (see endnote for information sources).

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Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Greg Vogelsang, P.Geo., P.Eng. a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Vogelsang is Vice President Project Development for the Company.

About Sage Potash Corp.

Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) is dedicated to the development of its flagship Sage Plain Potash Project, located in the Paradox Basin, Utah. With a large and high-grade resource base, the Company is advancing toward its goal of establishing a secure and sustainable domestic potash production platform in the United States. Sage Potash is committed to food security, environmental stewardship, and creating value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

J. Patricio Varas, CEO and Director

1 (236) 521-1521

Website: www.sagepotash.com

For media inquiries, please contact:

Marcus van der Made, Investor Relations

IR@sagepotash.com

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 release.

Figure 4 Information Sources

Sources of information on other companies and projects used include: Millennial Potash Corp. (Banio Project Technical Report Nov. 11, 2025), Argentina Potash Corporation (company website referencing Agapito Associates NI 43-101 Dec 20, 2024), K+S Aktiengesellshaft (former owner Potash One Corp.’s Technical Report for Mineral Permit KP 289 Saskatchewan by Agapito Associates, Nov. 10, 2010), Uralkali (PJSC Uralkali Annual Report, April 24, 2024), Mosaic Company (Belle Plaine Technical Report, Dec. 31, 2024; Esterhazy resource grade from 2025 Annual Report), Brazil Potash Corp. (Autazes Project, S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary, Oct 14, 2021), Nutrien Ltd., (Nutrien’s 2025 AIF provides average grade mined over the 3-year period 2023 to 2025; Rocanville and Allan), Buffalo Potash Corp. (Disley Project, Technical Report April 15, 2026), Belaruskali, (JSC Belruskali entity website www:belaruskali.by/en/production), Gensource Potash Corporation (Tugaske Project, Technical Report, Oct. 14, 2021), Intrepid Potash Corp (Technical Report Summary of the 2023 Estimated Resources and Reserves at Intrepid Potash-Moab, Dec. 31, 2023), BHP (BHP Group Limited 2025 Annual Report; Jansen project).

Sage Potash Corp. resource information source (Sage Plain Technical Report, Sept 8, 2025 by RESPEC LLC).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this news release only, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budgets”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “projects”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to future events or future performance of Sage Potash, including: the Peterson well allowing for a significant increase in the resource estimate and allowing for an upgrade in the quality of the resource for the project, the planned delivery of the new resource in 45 days, the planned delivery of a PFS, that the continuity, thickness and high grades of the potash beds demonstrate a world-class deposit that can be advanced rapidly toward production, that we expect the new resource to support a higher-capacity mine plan contemplating meaningful potash production in the United States, that scale should allow Sage to evaluate various mining methods and optimize a mine plan that leverages the very high-grade mineralization to target a high IRR and rapid payback, while pursuing a development larger than the 300,000 tonnes per year contemplated in the September 8, 2025 PEA.. 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, including, but not limited to, the risk factors set out under the heading “Risk Factors and Uncertainties” in the Company’s Management’s Discussion & Analysis available for review under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Such forward-looking information represents management’s best judgement based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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Jing Pan

Wed, September 23, 2026 at 6:35 AM EDT9 min read

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Your savings account is supposed to be the safe place for your money. But a warning from the Federal Reserve raises an unsettling question: What if the danger never shows up on your bank statement?

On Sept. 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered (1) a blunt assessment: “The plain fact is that inflation is too high, and has been for too long.”

His words came as the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate from 3.75% to 4.00% — the first hike in three years. The vote was unanimous.

Higher rates could offer better returns for savers, but banks still set their own deposit rates, meaning that if your account earns less than prices are rising, the balance can grow while its buying power shrinks.

Warsh isn’t the only Fed official sounding the alarm.

Asked about U.S. debt surpassing $40 trillion, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin warned (2), “There will be a reckoning on this as it goes forward. No one can tell you when.” He added that investors would eventually stop buying the government’s debt.

Barkin was speaking about U.S. government borrowing. But Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has described how this debt crisis could reach American savers.

“There won’t be a default — the central bank will come in and we’ll print the money and buy it,” he told CNBC (3) last year. “And that’s where there’s the depreciation of money.”

In other words, the government may never technically run out of dollars — but those dollars can lose value fast.

The long-term loss of buying power has already been stark. According to the Inflation Calculator (4) put out by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, $100 in 2026 has the same purchasing power as just $11.61 did in 1970.

That’s right. $100 became less than $12 — despite decades of efforts by the Fed to keep rising prices in check.

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Dalio has repeatedly highlighted gold’s role in a resilient portfolio.

“People don’t have, typically, an adequate amount of gold in their portfolio,” he said in the same CNBC interview. “When bad times come, gold is a very effective diversifier.”

Other prominent voices see further potential. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has said that in this environment, gold can “easily” rise to $10,000 an ounce.

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Read More: Vanguard reveals what’s coming for U.S. stocks — and it could be bad news for this group of investors

A time-tested income play

Gold isn’t the only asset investors turn to during inflationary times. Real estate has also proven to be a powerful hedge.

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Warren Buffett’s inflation playbook

Investing legend Warren Buffett knows a thing or two about navigating inflation, having managed Berkshire Hathaway’s stock portfolio through the double-digit inflation of the 1970s. It would be fair to say he has developed plenty of insight into the types of businesses that can hold up when consumer prices surge.

In his 1982 letter to shareholders (8), Buffett pointed to two characteristics that can make a business especially resilient in an inflationary environment: the ability to increase prices easily and the ability to handle more business without requiring large amounts of new capital.

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