Galway Hires Stephen Poitras to Help Advance the High-Grade Estrades Gold and Zinc Project

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Galway Metals (OTCQB:GAYMF, TSXV:GWM) hired Stephen Poitras as Manager for the 100%-owned Estrades Gold and Zinc Project in western Quebec on October 15, 2025.

The Estrades deposit is a high-grade VMS with unusually strong gold and significant zinc and copper credits; Breakwater previously invested ~CAD$20 million and mined via a 200-metre ramp in 1990-1991. Galway is advancing a Scoping Study for Estrades with results expected in Q4 2025. Poitras brings 20+ years of exploration and mining finance experience and has reviewed the technical information as Qualified Person.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Galway Metals Inc. (TSXV:GWM)(OTCQB:GAYMF) (the "Company" or "Galway") is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Poitras as Manager for the Company's Estrades Gold and Zinc Project located in the northern Abitibi of western Québec, Canada. The 100%-owned Estrades Project is a high-grade, gold- and zinc-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit. Historically, Breakwater Resources Ltd. invested approximately CAD$20 million developing the precious-metal-rich deposit, which was previously mined via a 200-metre-deep ramp with production in 1990-1991. Galway is currently advancing a Scoping Study for Estrades, with results expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Mr. Poitras will oversee exploration and development efforts aimed at advancing Estrades and evaluating its broader district-scale potential.

"With gold prices hitting all-time records and a heightened global interest in zinc projects, I love the timing of having Stephen Poitras join our team," said Rob Hinchcliffe, President and CEO of Galway Metals. "Stephen brings a bundle of energy, ideas, and contacts as we move Estrades forward. The project is a high-grade VMS system with unusually strong gold content and significant zinc and copper credits. It also benefits from two nearby mills with idle capacity, presenting potential development synergies. We're excited about the opportunity to unlock the value of this project for our shareholders."

Mr. Poitras is a professional geologist with more than 20 years of experience in mineral exploration and mining finance. He holds degrees from the University of Waterloo (Engineering) and the Université du Québec à Montréal (Geology). Over the course of his career, Stephen has contributed to multiple mineral discoveries, including the Éléonore gold deposit in northern Quebec and the Candelones Extension deposit in the Dominican Republic. He also spent eight years as a mining analyst and portfolio manager with CDPQ, Québec's pension fund, where he evaluated and financed numerous mining projects globally.

Mr. Poitras commented, "The Estrades deposit sits in a major mining camp, within 25 kilometres of three active or former mines. It is a high-grade VMS deposit with unusually elevated gold grades for a polymetallic system. The 26-kilometre-long trend along the Casa Berardi Break, supported by more than 100,000 metres of historical drilling, remains underexplored and under drilled. The potential to expand resources, add new VMS tonnage, and discover additional gold-rich zones along this prolific structure is enormous."

Galway Metals continues to advance both its Estrades Polymetallic Project in Quebec and its Clarence Stream Gold Project in New Brunswick, two 100%-owned assets located in established mining jurisdictions in Eastern Canada.

Review by Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Stephen Poitras, P.Geo., Manager for Estrades and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Poitras certifies that this news release fairly and accurately reflects the technical information and data presented. Galway Metals conducts its exploration activities in accordance with CIM Best Practices Guidelines.

About Galway Metals Inc.

Galway Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100%-owned, high-grade, open-pitable flagship Clarence Stream gold project in southwest New Brunswick. Clarence Stream is an emerging gold district with an exploration strike length of approximately 65 kilometres and widths of up to 28 kilometres in certain areas. Galway Metals also has 100%-ownership in the Estrades project, a former producing high-grade, gold-rich polymetallic VMS mine in the northern Abitibi of western Quebec. Led by a management team with a proven track-record of creating shareholder value having sold Galway Resources for US$340 million, Galway Metals is focused on creating value for all its stakeholders.

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SOURCE: Galway Metals Inc.

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FAQ

Who is Stephen Poitras and what role will he have at Galway Metals (GAYMF)?

Stephen Poitras joined as Manager for the Estrades Project, overseeing exploration and development efforts.

What is the timeline for Galway Metals' (GAYMF) Estrades Scoping Study results?

Galway expects to release the Estrades Scoping Study results in Q4 2025.

What historical investment and production exist at the Estrades project owned by Galway Metals (GAYMF)?

Breakwater previously invested approximately CAD$20 million and the site had production via a 200-metre ramp in 1990–1991.

How extensive is prior drilling at the Estrades trend mentioned by Galway Metals (GAYMF)?

The Casa Berardi trend supporting Estrades has over 100,000 metres of historical drilling.

What makes the Estrades deposit significant for Galway Metals shareholders (GAYMF)?

Galway describes Estrades as a high-grade VMS with elevated gold grades plus zinc and copper credits and nearby idle mill capacity.

Did a Qualified Person approve the technical information in Galway Metals' (GAYMF) announcement?

Yes; Stephen Poitras, P.Geo., reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information as the Qualified Person.