Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – July 9, 2026) – West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0) (“West Point Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results from two drill holes within the high-grade Northeast (NE) Tyro zone at its flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona. Hole GC26-168 was a reverse circulation (“RC”) hole that intersected 56.4 metres (“m”) of 4.24 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”) from 242.3m, including 28.9m at 7.77 g/t. This hole was drilled as a follow-up to GC26-161, which was a core hole that intersected 68.2m at 2.20 g/t Au from 210.5m, including 34.3m at 3.57 g/t Au. These holes continue to extend the zone at NE Tyro down-dip where it remains open to depth. The previously released hole GC26-148 (see release here) suggests that the zone appears to be widening at depth.

The Company is reporting assay results for two drill holes (628.5m), GC26-161 and GC26-168. Results from 19 holes representing 5,920m of the recently completed 21,079m program are still pending. All results from Tyro Main and NE Tyro are expected to contribute to the Company’s upcoming maiden resource estimate to be released later in 2026.

Highlights:

• Hole GC26-168 (RC), drilled about 20m below GC26-161, returned 56.4m of 4.24 g/t Au from 242.3 to 298.7m including 28.9m at 7.77 g/t Au. The TW is estimated to be 28m.
• Hole GC26-161 (core) was drilled across the NE Tyro vein zone about 230m down-dip from surface and intersected 68.2m at 2.20 g/t Au from 210.5 to 278.7m including 34.3m at 3.57 g/t Au. The true width (TW) is estimated to be 40m.
• Deep drilling across the Tyro NE zone suggests that the vein system widens and extends 270m below the surface where it remains open in all directions.

“With these results and GC26-148, the apparent widening, along with the textures observed, suggests multiple gold mineralizing events with deposition over a greater vertical range than you would typically see in low sulphidation epithermal systems. These results further support the zone remaining open to depth,” stated Derek Macpherson, President and CEO.

Table 1: Drill Results

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Note: All widths shown are downhole; true widths are approximately 50-60% of downhole widths.

Figure 1. Plan view of the Main Tyro vein showing geology and drilling conducted in 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Note the location of Hole Nos. GC26-161 and GC26-168. 

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Figure 2. Longitudinal perspective of the Tyro NE zone contoured GT (g/t Au X estimated true thickness). Both Holes GC26-161 and -168 are contained within the GT >100 interval. 

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GC26-161 and -168
Both Holes GC26-161 (core) and -168 (RC) targeted the down-dip extension of the NE Tyro zone and crossed the vein system between holes GC26-148 (66.2m at 6.57 g/t Au) and GC26-157 (31m at 3.4 g/t Au) at an elevation of about 600m above sea level (“ASL”) which is 250m below surface (Figure 2). Both holes deviated somewhat to the south resulting in a step-out of only about 30 metres from GC26-148. The proximity of the two holes allows for a comparison between the two drilling/sampling techniques. It was also deemed important to cross higher-grade portions with core where detailed documentation of recovery, RQD, vein styles, textures and density has occurred. In summary, these two holes support the emerging geologic (Figure 3) and grade models (Figure 2) and improve the definition of the high-grade gold mineralization in the NE Tyro zone at the Company’s Gold Chain project in Arizona. The two holes comprising this release represent 628.5m of the now completed 21,079m drill program.

Both holes, shown in Figures 2 and 3, corroborate the widening of the vein system observed to the south in hole GC26-148 (see release here). The primary structural control appears to define the footwall (FW) contact where a broad, and generally high-grade, hydrothermal breccia is in sharp contact with the hosting Precambrian granite. The intensity of vein-filling (quartz-calcite-adularia) diminishes upwards toward the hanging wall (HW) along with a general decrease in gold grades. Figure 3 also suggests that the vein system may be steeping at an elevation of about 650m ASL (200m below surface), which may explain the widening of the ‘damage zone’ and associated fracturing.

Figure 3. Geologic section drawn along GC26-161 and GC26-168 showing vein and spatial relation to GC25-77, GC25-78, GC25-57, GC25-084, and Trench 13 on the surface. 

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Hole GC26-161 encountered mineralization between 201.5 and 278.7m containing 2.20 g/t Au within a broad envelope of fractured, broken and altered granite. This envelope contains 34.3m at 3.57 g/t Au from 244.5m in a zone of quartz-chalcedony-calcite adularia stockwork and breccia (Figure 4). Hole GC26-168 encountered similar mineralization at a slightly greater depth (Figure 3) from 242.3 to 298.7m (56.4m) at 4.24 g/t Au, containing 28.9m at 7.77 g/t Au from 269.8m down to the FW contact (Figure 3).

The vein system along this section (Figure 3) dips 75 degrees where it steepens to near-vertical at about 650m ASL (200m below surface). The intercept has developed around a couple of fine-grained intrusive phases, i.e. dikes, that are strongly altered, broken and veined. This spatial coincidence may reflect a preference for the gold-bearing fluids to follow the dikes (more brittle) and/or the contact with the hosting Precambrian (likely broken and faulted). The modelling of these features in the upcoming weeks will provide greater insight into deeper targets.

Figure 4 provides a photo of the main mineralized zone or ‘vein breccia’ in GC26-161, which hosts most of the gold mineralization. Veins and breccia composing the NE Tyro vein are multi-stage and comprised of quartz-chalcedony-calcite (bladed)-adularia with only trace amounts of pyrite. Bladed calcite or “lattice texture” has developed in several stages and ranges from delicate bands within crustiform/coliform-banded chalcedony to coarse, angular fragments in late-stage breccia.

Figure 4. Photo GC26-161 showing a portion of the vein and corresponding gold values. Core reveals that the NE Tyro vein is a broad zone of multi-stage veins and breccia hosting a broad array of textures.

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Table 2: Drill hole locations and descriptions

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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. Mr. Johansing has also been responsible for overseeing all phases of the drilling program, including logging, cutting, labelling, bagging and transport from the project to American Assay Laboratories (AAL) of Sparks, Nevada. Reverse Circulation (RC) drill holes have a diameter of about 10cm (~4″), and samples have an approximate weight of 5 to 10kg. Core size is HQ (2.5″/63.5mm) and is logged, photographed and cut at the Company’s Bullhead City sampling facility including the insertion of blanks and standards. All samples are packaged for shipment at the facility and trucked to AAL in Reno. Samples were then dried, crushed and split, and pulp samples were prepared for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an ICP finish, and over-limit samples were determined by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Silver plus 15 other elements were determined by Aqua Regia ICP-AES (IM-2A16), and over-limit samples were determined by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Both certified standards and blanks were inserted on site along with duplicates, standards and blanks inserted by American Assay. The results summarized above have been carefully reviewed with reference to the QA/QC results. Standard sample chain of custody procedures were employed during drilling and sampling campaigns until delivery to the analytical facility.

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.

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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, timing of the Company’s maiden resource estimate, 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. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the timing of a maiden resource estimate and the belief that Tyro NE will be open to depth following that estimate. 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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AI security gateway delivering prompt injection protection, token cost reduction, and verified auditability through Constellation Digital Evidence

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2026 / AIAI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:AIAI) (“Ai2” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled diversified holding company utilizing Transformational AI (TAI) to enhance portfolio performance, today announced that its portfolio company, Constellation Network has publicly launched Gate AI. Gate AI is a security layer that sits between an AI application and the model, protecting requests in real time. It works across most supported LLM providers, requires no changes to existing code, and is available to any developer in minutes. More information is available at constellationgate.ai.

“AI auditability is essential for both management and developers using AI in their organization and digital workflows,” said Ben Jorgensen, CEO, Constellation Network. “More importantly developers building with AI model providers manage tens, if not hundreds, of agents and have little to no protection against prompt injections because the tools designed to defend against these threats have largely only been accessible to organizations with enterprise-scale budgets. Gate AI becomes the auditability and security layer for AI allowing any organization and developer, regardless of size, to work with popular open source models as well as frontier model providers. By mitigating security threats Gate AI brings operational oversight to AI. We believe that every organization building with AI should have access to the protection needed to deploy AI systems with confidence.”

“Gate AI embodies the type of AI platform we believe will become essential for organizations as AI adoption continues to accelerate,” said Todd Furniss, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of AIAI Holdings Corporation. “Gate AI provides a unified security solution that protects AI workflows, reduces operating costs through intelligent token optimization, and remains model-provider agnostic. This launch demonstrates how AIAI’s strategy can produce commercial products that we can deploy across our portfolio and also have broad market applicability.”

THE SECURITY GAP IN AI DEVELOPMENT

AI development has moved fast. Security has not kept pace. Individual developers and small teams shipping AI-powered applications face the same threat landscape as large enterprises, including prompt injection attacks, data leakage through model outputs, and unauthorized access to sensitive information, but without access to the security tooling those enterprises can afford. Prompt injection, where a malicious input is crafted to override an AI agent’s instructions or extract data it should not share, is one of the most actively exploited vulnerabilities in deployed AI systems today. Most developers have no defense against it.

Gate AI was built to close this gap, starting with the developer community that builds most of the world’s AI applications.

SECURITY THAT WORKS ACROSS YOUR ENTIRE AI STACK

Gate AI integrates as a single line of code change, or in one click through Gate Connect, a desktop app for popular AI coding agents. Developers point their existing application at the Gate AI endpoint and AI requests are immediately protected, regardless of which model provider they use. There is no migration, no new SDK to learn, and no dependency on a single AI platform. Gate AI operates across most supported LLM providers, so teams are free to use the models that work best for them or connect to hundreds of models through Gate AI directly.

What Gate AI protects against at launch:

• Prompt Injection: Detects and blocks attempts to hijack, override, or manipulate AI agent behavior through malicious inputs. Independently validated across 16 public benchmarks comprising 12,111 samples, with an F1 score of 97.4 percent at a strict 1 percent false-positive rate, matching or beating enterprise incumbents on the same public benchmarks. Full methodology is published at arXiv:2606.02959.
• Token Cost Overruns: Lossless prompt compression reduces AI token usage by 20 percent or more per request with no change to output quality. For developers and small teams, this means lower infrastructure costs from day one.
• Data and Credential Leakage: Scans AI outputs in real time for personally identifiable information, API keys, and credentials before they leave the pipeline.
• Unverifiable AI Activity: Every AI decision is anchored to the Constellation Hypergraph via the Digital Evidence API. This creates a tamper-proof, on-chain record of what the AI did that any party can independently verify. There is no equivalent capability available at this price point in the market today.

BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS. ADOPTED BY THE ENTERPRISE.

The AI security market has historically been structured around enterprise procurement. Products are priced for large organizations, sold through lengthy sales cycles, and never reach the individual developer or small team making the architectural decisions that shape how AI gets deployed at scale. Gate AI inverts this model. It is priced and packaged for the developer first, with a free tier and a paid tier (priced per seat per month), both fully self-serve with no contract required.

The proposition is simple: developers who secure their AI workflows with Gate AI today, regardless of which coding agent or model provider they use, are the same people whose teams will standardize Gate AI as their organization’s scale. As AI adoption expands, Gate AI’s unified audit trail gives managers what they lack today: a single, verifiable view of usage and activity across every LLM provider. That bottom-up progression, from individual developer adoption to organization-wide standardization, is how durable infrastructure platforms are built.

A NEW STANDARD FOR AI SECURITY

The growth of AI agent deployment is creating a new attack surface at a pace regulators, enterprises, and developers are all working to understand. Gate AI is built around the premise that AI security is not a feature to be added later. It is infrastructure that should be present from the first request. The combination of real-time threat protection, token efficiency, and audit snapshots positions Gate AI as a foundation developers can build on today and that enterprises and regulators will increasingly recognize as a baseline requirement.

The launch of Gate AI represents another milestone in AIAI Holdings’ strategy of acquiring innovative technology companies and accelerating their commercial growth through operational support, strategic resources, and the Company’s Transformational AI framework. As enterprise AI adoption continues to accelerate, management believes AI security, governance, and verifiable auditability will become foundational requirements across regulated industries.

About Gate AI

Gate AI is a real-time security layer for AI applications built by Constellation Network. It provides prompt-injection defense, data leakage protection, token compression of 20 percent or more, and blockchain-verified audit trails anchored to Constellation’s Digital Evidence layer. Free to start at constellationgate.ai.

About AIAI Holdings Corporation

AIAI Holdings Corporation (Ai2) (NASDAQ:AIAI) is an AI-enabled diversified holding company that acquires and grows companies across multiple industries. We expect to drive revenue and earnings growth throughout our portfolio by applying exclusively licensed Transformational AI to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

Ai2 is building a next-generation model for technology-enabled business operations, which is expected to create sustainable value for shareholders through the strategic integration of artificial intelligence across diverse industries.

About Constellation Network

Constellation Network is a technology company developing products at the intersection of AI and blockchain. Its technology, including a native Layer 1 blockchain protocol, supports trusted data, verifiable provenance, and auditable flows for customers across retail intelligence, U.S. defense applications, AI security, and consumer applications. Constellation became part of the AIAI Holdings portfolio in May 2026 and continues to operate the Constellation Network protocol and ecosystem alongside the development of new commercial products including Constellation Gate AI and Arca Wallet, a self-custodial digital dollar wallet on iOS and Android featuring Arca Apps, a curated stablecoin marketplace of approved vendor partners. Learn more at https://constellationnetwork.io/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and plans of the Company. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our expectations, intentions, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “would,” “could,” “should”, “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “estimate”, or “continue,” or similar expressions, including the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations regarding its strategy, plans, intentions, performance, or future occurrences or results, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to materially differ from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to our lack of operating history, our ability to attract new investments, our failure to manage growth effectively, our acquisition activities may pose risks that could harm our business, and our licensed AI may not perform up to the expected standards, as well as general business and economic conditions, competitive pressures, regulatory changes, technological developments, and other factors identified in the Company’s most recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Registration Statement on Form S-1, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Furthermore, the Company operates in a competitive environment where new and unanticipated risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention to, and, except as may be required by law, undertake no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur or of which the Company hereafter become aware. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – June 23, 2026) – Coyote Copper Mines Inc. (TSXV: CCMM) (“CCMM” or the “Corporation”) announces that further to its news releases dated May 13, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 2, 2026 and June 15, 2026 it has closed the final tranche (the “Final Tranche“) of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing of up to 34,353,483 Units issued at a price of CAD$0.25 per Unit with each Unit consisting of one (1) fully-paid Common Share (a “Common Share“) and one half (½) Common Share purchase warrant (a “Half Warrant“) in the capital of the Corporation, for aggregate gross proceeds of $8,588,370.75 to be used for exploration and general corporate purposes (the “Offering“).

Two Half Warrants will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Corporation. Each Warrant will expire thirty six (36) months from the date of issue and will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of CAD$0.50 per Warrant Share within 36 months from the date of issue.

An aggregate of 20,956,830 Units was sold under the First Tranche for total gross proceeds of C$5,239,207.50

An aggregate of 13,396,313 Units was sold under the Final Tranche for total gross proceeds of C$3,349,163.25

In connection with closing of the financing, the Company paid aggregate finder’s fees consisting of (i) C$528,085.00 (the “Cash Consideration”) and (ii) 1,836,260 compensation warrants (the “Compensation Warrants”) to eligible finders. Each Compensation warrant entitles the holder to acquire one Common Share at a price of C$0.50 per Common Share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance of the Compensation Warrant.

The closing of the Financing is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. All securities issued and issuable pursuant to the First Tranche of the Offering are subject to a four-month plus one day hold period commencing on the date of issuance.

Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information 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 information.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Corporation does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

Dan Weir
CEO, Coyote Copper Mines Inc.
DanWeir@CoyoteCopper.com
Tel: +1-416-720-0754

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South Jordan, Utah and Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 18, 2026) – Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) (“Sage Potash” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Company has now received all required approvals and permits from both the local County and the State of Utah to proceed with drilling operations at its Sage Plain project in San Juan County in Utah. Final approvals were granted following a customary site inspection conducted on May 28, 2026, by representatives of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (“DOGM”), accompanied by personnel from Sage Potash and its contractors, along with posting of drilling related bonds.

As previously announced, the Company has engaged Westrock Energy Services (USA) Inc. to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the drilling program, alongside Drake Well Service Inc. as drilling contractor. The Company will be drilling a 1.275 km (3/4 mile) step out hole to the NNE from the maiden hole from which the Company’s current resource is calculated.

Figure 1 – Peterson 1 drill hole location relative to Johnson 1 and hypothetical resource expansion radius at the Sage Plain Potash Project, Utah

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Historical drillhole data has identified significant potash mineralization within the Cycle 18 Upper and Lower beds at depths of approximately 2,100 metres (6,890 feet), demonstrating strong economic potential across the Project area. As outlined in the Company’s April 7, 2026 news release, the current drilling program is specifically designed to target these potash-bearing horizons and expand and upgrade the resource confidence levels for what management believes to be one of the most prospective and high-grade solution mining potash targets in the United States.

In addition to confirming potash mineralization, the drilling program will include a comprehensive hydrogeological assessment. The Company plans to conduct targeted Drill Stem Tests (“DSTs”) in formations exhibiting sufficient water flow in order to evaluate yield rates and water quality (primarily targeting saline non-potable aquifers) for future solution mining operations. Fluid sampling and detailed water analysis will also be undertaken to support future processing design and cavern development.

Following completion of coring operations, the open borehole will undergo an extensive suite of geophysical wireline logs. Recovered potash horizon core samples will then be transported to an independent analytical laboratory for detailed geological logging, geochemical sampling, and assaying under strict QA/QC protocols to confirm the grade, continuity, and thickness of the sylvinite mineralization.

“Receiving final approvals marks a major milestone in the advancement of the Sage Plain Potash Project,” stated J. Patricio Varas, Chief Executive Officer of Sage Potash Corp. “Our technical team has designed a focused multi-purpose drill program aimed at generating the critical geological and hydrogeological data required to potentially upgrade the resource and advance the Project toward feasibility studies and detailed engineering. We are confident this program will further demonstrate the quality and scale of the Project while being executed safely and efficiently.“

The Company expects to release an updated resource estimate in Q3 2026, incorporating results from the current drilling campaign and historical drilling data. The updated estimate is expected to support the next stage of project advancement, including feasibility studies, detailed engineering, and broader development planning.

The Company and its contractors intend to mobilize for this drill program in short order.

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

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Marcus van der Made, Investor Relations
IR@sagepotash.com

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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 satisfactory design and supervision of the Company’s upcoming drill program, the achievement of positive results of the drill program, the achievement of targeting Cycle 18 horizons and continuous core recovery, the achievement of satisfactory potash evaluation and hydrogeological testing in the drill program, the timing of the mobilization and the commencement of the drill program and potentially upgrading the resource and advancing the Project toward feasibility studies, detailed engineering and broader development planning. 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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