RETRANSMISSION: South Africa Patent Office Grants Manganese X Battery Grade High-Purity Processing Patent

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Manganese X (OTCQB: MNXXF) announced the South African Patent Office granted a patent for its proprietary high-purity manganese sulfate purification process. The patent strengthens the companys global IP footprint, complements the Battery Hill Project in New Brunswick, and supports ongoing pre-feasibility work and international patent filings in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Australia.

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• South African patent granted for high-purity manganese sulfate processing
• International patent filings submitted in Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Australia
• Supports Battery Hill development and downstream commercialization strategy
• Strengthens IP footprint in a leading global manganese jurisdiction

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Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2026) - Manganese X Energy Corp. (TSXV: MN) (FSE: 9SC) (TRADEGATE: 9SC) (OTCQB: MNXXF) ("Manganese X" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the South African Patent Office has granted Manganese X a patent for its proprietary purification process of manganese sulfate, a critical material used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles ("EVs") and stationary energy storage systems.

Manganese X CEO, Martin Kepman, said, "The acceptance of our high-purity manganese processing patent in South Africa represents another important milestone in our journey towards becoming a vertically integrated North American supplier of battery-grade manganese and in building a scalable supply chain."

Kepman emphasized, "This patent strengthens our global intellectual property footprint and supports our long-term strategy of supplying high-purity manganese sulfate to the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery markets. The patent is an added plus while we continue our pre-feasibility study, in which we are evaluating multiple processing routes to optimize technical and economic performance."

This patent complements the Company's ongoing development of its Battery Hill Project in New Brunswick, Canada - one of the largest manganese carbonate deposits in North America - and its downstream high-purity manganese processing and commercialization strategy.

Manganese X has also applied for patent protection in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Australia.

South Africa is one of the world's largest producers of manganese, and this patent acceptance provides Manganese X with strategic positioning within a key global manganese jurisdiction while reinforcing its broader objective of developing a fully integrated, North American critical minerals supply chain.

High-purity manganese sulfate is an essential cathode precursor material used in lithium-ion battery chemistries such as NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) and emerging high-manganese cathode technologies. These battery chemistries are widely used in EVs, grid-scale energy storage systems, renewable energy backup, power stabilization, and industrial and commercial energy storage.

With global EV adoption accelerating and governments worldwide prioritizing domestic critical mineral supply chains, Manganese X continues to advance its position as a strategic supplier of battery-grade manganese - a key ingredient in safer, more efficient, and more sustainable lithium-ion batteries.

The Company remains focused on advancing its Battery Hill pre-feasibility study, scaling its high-purity manganese processing technologies, and progressing toward commercial production.

About Manganese X Energy Corp.

Manganese X's mission is to advance its Battery Hill project into production, thereby becoming the first public actively traded manganese mining company in Canada and the U.S. to commercialize EV compliant high-purity manganese, potentially supplying the North American supply chain. The Company intends on supplying value-added materials to the lithium-ion battery and other alternative energy industries, as well as striving to achieve new carbon-friendly, more efficient methodologies, while processing manganese at a lower, competitive cost.

For more information, visit the Company's website at www.manganesexenergycorp.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of
MANGANESE X ENERGY CORP.

Martin Kepman
CEO and Director
Email: martin@kepman.com
Tel: 1-514-802-1814

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 certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operations and activities of Manganese X, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to statements regarding: the timing, scope, and completion of the pre-feasibility study; the expected project economics; potential environmental, technical, and operational outcomes; the Company's development strategy; the advancement and scaling of high-purity manganese processing technologies; the evaluation of processing routes; the anticipated benefits of patent protection and intellectual property; plans toward commercialization; and the Battery Hill Project's potential to become a high-purity manganese production hub in North America. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Manganese X, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. These risks, as well as others, are disclosed within the Company's filings on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca), which investors are encouraged to review prior to any transaction involving the securities of the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Manganese X does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements if beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should change, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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FAQ

What did Manganese X (MNXXF) receive from the South African Patent Office on February 10, 2026?

The company received a granted patent for a proprietary manganese sulfate purification process. According to the company, this covers its high-purity battery-grade manganese processing and reinforces its global intellectual property footprint.

How does the South African patent affect Manganese X's (MNXXF) Battery Hill Project timeline and plans?

The patent supports the company's downstream commercialization strategy but does not change project timing. According to the company, it complements ongoing pre-feasibility study work to evaluate processing routes and optimize technical and economic performance.

Has Manganese X (MNXXF) filed for patent protection outside South Africa and where?

Yes. According to the company, patent applications have been submitted in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Australia to expand its intellectual property coverage for the processing technology.

Why is a South African patent strategically important for Manganese X (MNXXF)?

The patent positions the company within a key manganese-producing jurisdiction. According to the company, South Africa's role as a major manganese producer strengthens strategic access to feedstock and global supply-chain positioning.

What commercial markets could the patented high-purity manganese sulfate serve for Manganese X (MNXXF)?

The material targets lithium-ion battery supply chains, including EV and grid storage markets. According to the company, high-purity manganese sulfate is used in NMC and high-manganese cathodes for EVs and stationary energy storage systems.