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F4 Uranium Confirms Termination of Hearty Bay Option Agreement by Traction Uranium

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F4 Uranium (FFUCF) reported that Traction Uranium has given formal notice to terminate the Hearty Bay mineral property option agreement, effective July 30, 2026, under Section 10.1(b) of the agreement. Following termination, F4 will retain a 100% interest in the Hearty Bay Property.

The Hearty Bay Property consists of 7 mineral claims totaling 11,173 hectares on the northern margin of Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Historic and recent prospecting have returned boulder assays up to 8.23% U₃O₈. F4 has conducted drilling, till sampling, and gravity surveys and is assessing next exploration steps, independently or with a new partner. The company holds 16 wholly owned properties totaling about 157,000 hectares.

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  • F4 retains 100% ownership of the Hearty Bay Property after option termination
  • Hearty Bay comprises 7 mineral claims totaling 11,173 hectares in the Athabasca Basin
  • Historic and 2019 sampling returned boulder assays up to 8.23% U₃O₈
  • F4’s portfolio includes 16 wholly owned properties totaling about 157,000 hectares

Negative

  • Traction Uranium’s option on Hearty Bay terminates effective July 30, 2026
  • Winter 2024 drill program at Hearty Bay was limited to a single hole, leaving most gravity targets untested

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F4 Uranium Retains 100% Interest in Hearty Bay

Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2026) - F4 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FFU) ("F4" or the "Company") announces that it has received formal notice of termination dated July 15, 2026 from Traction Uranium Corp. ("Traction") regarding the mineral property option agreement (the "Option Agreement") dated December 9, 2021, as amended on February 28, 2023 and July 22, 2025, relating to the Hearty Bay Property in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.

Pursuant to Section 10.1(b) of the Option Agreement, Traction has voluntarily terminated the agreement. The termination will become effective on July 30, 2026. As a result, F4 will retain 100% ownership of the Hearty Bay Property.

Raymond Ashley, CEO of F4 Uranium, commented:

"We thank Traction for their contributions to the Hearty Bay Project. F4 now holds a 100% interest in this prospective property and will evaluate next steps to advance exploration. We continue to be encouraged by the project's potential and remain focused on discovering the bedrock source of the high-grade mineralized boulder train on Isle Brochet, where assays returned up to 8.23% U₃O₈. Future exploration may be undertaken by the Company independently or in collaboration with a new strategic partner."

About the Hearty Bay Property

The Hearty Bay Property comprises 7 mineral claims totaling 11,173 hectares on the northern margin of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, located approximately 20 km west of the Fond-du-Lac uranium deposit. The Property is highlighted by the historic Isle Brochet boulder field, including the Wolfe and Jackfish radioactive boulder trains. These trains contain mineralized boulders with historic assays up to 3.54% U₃O₈.

Prospecting by F3 Uranium in 2019 identified 45 new mineralized boulders returning assays of up to 8.23% U₃O₈, with more than 24% of samples exceeding 1% U₃O₈. Recent exploration includes a 14-hole drill program in 2022, subglacial till sampling in 2022-2023, and analysis of 84 till samples in 2024 that identified a uranium dispersal fan and refined ice-flow vectors toward the Athabasca Basin margin.

A gravity survey was also completed to generate new drill targets.

A winter 2024 drill program to test these targets was limited to a single hole due to poor ice conditions, leaving most targets untested.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved on behalf of the Company by Sam Hartmann, P.Geo., President & Chief Operating Officer of F4, and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About F4 Uranium Corp:

F4 Uranium is a Canadian uranium exploration company focused on the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan, led by the management and exploration team behind multiple uranium discoveries in the Basin, including most recently Patterson Lake North and Broach Lake. The project portfolio comprises 16 wholly owned properties totaling approximately 157,000 hectares, several of which sit near established uranium deposits including Paladin's Triple R, NexGen Energy's Arrow and IsoEnergy's Hurricane. The assets were spun out of F3 Uranium in 2024. F4's exploration program is split between the west and east sides of the Athabasca Basin, with the Company operating as both an explorer and project generator providing investors early-stage exposure to the Basin.

Contact Information

F4 Uranium Corp.
750-1620 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9Y2

Investor Relations
Telephone: 778 484 8030
Email: ir@F4uranium.com

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
"Ray Ashley"
Raymond Ashley, CEO
F4 Uranium Corp.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, including statements regarding the suitability of the Hearty Bay Property for mining exploration and the Company's plans to advance exploration on its properties, are "forward-looking statements". These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/305623

FAQ

What did F4 Uranium (FFUCF) announce about the Hearty Bay option agreement on July 17, 2026?

F4 Uranium announced that Traction Uranium has elected to terminate the Hearty Bay option agreement effective July 30, 2026. According to F4 Uranium, this voluntary termination under Section 10.1(b) means the company will retain full ownership and control of the Hearty Bay Property.

Does F4 Uranium keep full ownership of the Hearty Bay Property after Traction’s termination?

Yes, F4 Uranium will retain a 100% interest in the Hearty Bay Property after the option termination. According to F4 Uranium, Traction’s decision ends its option rights, leaving F4 as sole owner and operator of the 11,173-hectare Athabasca Basin project.

What are the key exploration results reported for F4 Uranium’s Hearty Bay project (FFUCF)?

Key results include mineralized boulders with assays up to 8.23% U₃O₈ at Isle Brochet. According to F4 Uranium, 2019 prospecting found 45 new mineralized boulders, with over 24% of samples exceeding 1% U₃O₈, plus drilling, till sampling, and gravity survey work.

How large is F4 Uranium’s Hearty Bay Property and where is it located?

The Hearty Bay Property covers 7 mineral claims totaling 11,173 hectares in northern Saskatchewan. According to F4 Uranium, it lies on the northern margin of the Athabasca Basin, about 20 km west of the Fond-du-Lac uranium deposit, near historic radioactive boulder trains.

What impact does the Hearty Bay option termination have on F4 Uranium’s exploration plans?

F4 Uranium plans to evaluate next steps and may explore Hearty Bay independently or with a new partner. According to F4 Uranium, the company remains focused on finding the bedrock source of the high-grade boulder train and will use existing drill, till, and gravity data.

What is the scale of F4 Uranium’s overall project portfolio as of July 2026?

F4 Uranium reports a portfolio of 16 wholly owned properties totaling about 157,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin. According to F4 Uranium, these projects are split between the west and east sides of the Basin, near several established uranium deposits.