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Power Metallic Mines (OTCBB: PNPNF) reports that its anticipated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate for the combined Nisk and Lion discoveries will be postponed until the end of August due to staffing constraints at its consulting engineering firm. The company continues drilling with five rigs and expects assay results from its summer program starting in September and through the fall, and plans to integrate Squid survey and early Muon Geophysical data into post–Moose Break work. Power Metallic is also advancing its Nasdaq listing application following shareholder approval of charter updates on June 30, 2026, has granted 11.3 million stock options at $1.25 and 650,000 DSUs to directors, officers and consultants, and maintains a liquidity and market stabilization agreement with Red Cloud Securities at $7,000 per month.

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Positive

  • Nasdaq listing application progressing after June 30, 2026 charter approvals
  • Five drill rigs active on Nisk Project with assays expected from September 2026
  • Ongoing liquidity services from Red Cloud to help maintain market and share trading

Negative

  • Nisk–Lion MRE release postponed until end of August 2026
  • 11.3 million stock options at $1.25 and 650,000 DSUs increase potential equity dilution
  • $7,000 monthly fee payable to Red Cloud for market stabilization services

News Explained

The update sets terms for new options and director DSUs and confirms a continuing paid share-trading mandate supporting common-share liquidity.

Power Metallic has awarded 11,300,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $1.25 per common share, with two-to-five-year terms, and 650,000 DSUs to directors; the DSUs are earned at grant and settled when a participant stops being a director, subject to exchange policies.

Red Cloud’s continuing mandate involves trading Power Metallic shares to maintain a reasonable market and improve liquidity; the company pays $7,000 monthly in advance each quarter, and either party can terminate on 30 days notice.

The release also says Red Cloud or its clients may have a direct or indirect interest in Power Metallic securities, and the arrangement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange filing requirements.

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TORONTO, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Metallic Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Power Metallic") (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) announces that it learned late last week that its anticipated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) release on the combined Nisk and Lion discoveries will be postponed until the end of August. The consulting engineering firm engaged for the work has the information needed from the Company but concurrent work loads in multiple projects have delayed staff availability to finalize the MRE.

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Power Metallic continues to have five rigs exploring on the project and expects to be providing assays from the ongoing summer program in September and throughout the fall. It also anticipates the results of the Squid survey and early results of the Muon Geophysical program to begin to be adopted into the fall exploration program after the Moose Break which occurs from September 15-October 15, 2026.

Corporately, Power Metallic is continuing to move its Nasdaq application forward after shareholders approved certain charter documents updates at its annual general meeting of shareholders on June 30, 2026.

Power Metallic announces that it has awarded 11,300,000 incentive stock options under the Company's stock option plan to directors, officers and consultants at an exercise price of $1.25 per common share for terms of two to five years (depending on the particular grant). It has also awarded 650,000 deferred share units (DSUs) to the Company's directors. All DSUs recorded in a participant's notional account are earned as of the grant date and will be settled on the DSU termination date, being the day that the DSU participant ceases to be a director of the Company for any reason, subject to applicable TSX Venture Exchange policies.

Additionally, the Company announces Red Cloud Securities Inc. ("Red Cloud") has been engaged for a number of years to provide market stabilization and liquidity services to the Company. Red Cloud is a Toronto-based financial services company that provides assistance to mineral exploration and mining companies in accessing capital markets and enhancing their corporate profile. Red Cloud will trade shares of the Company for the purposes of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the Company's common shares. Under the agreement, the Company pays Red Cloud $7,000 per month during the term, payable quarterly in advance. The term of engagement is continuing and may be terminated by either party on 30 days of prior written notice. The Company and Red Cloud have an arm's-length relationship, but Red Cloud and/or its clients may have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of Power Metallic. The agreement is principally for the purposes of maintaining market stability and liquidity for the Company's common shares. The agreement is subject to the Company's filing requirements with TSX Venture Exchange. Red Cloud commenced its engagement with the Company in July 2023.

About Power Metallic Mines Inc.

Power Metallic is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Nisk Project Area (Nisk–Lion–Tiger)—a high–grade Copper–PGE, Nickel, gold and silver system—toward Canada's next polymetallic mine.

On 1 February 2021, Power Metallic (then Chilean Metals) secured an option to earn up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (TSX–V: CRE). Following the June 2025 purchase of 313 adjoining claims (~167 km²) from Li–FT Power, the Company now controls ~330 km² and roughly 50 km of prospective basin margins.

Power Metallic is expanding mineralization at the Nisk and Lion discovery zones, evaluating the Tiger target, and exploring the enlarged land package through successive drill programs. Beyond the Nisk Project Area, Power Metallic indirectly has an interest in significant land packages in British Columbia and Chile, by its 50% share ownership position in Chilean Metals Inc., which were spun out from Power Metallic via a plan of arrangement on February 3, 2025.

It also owns 100% of Power Metallic Arabia which owns 100% interest in the Jabul Baudan exploration license in The Kingdon of Saudi Arabia's Jabal Said Belt. The property encompasses over 200 square kilometres in an area recognized for its high prospectivity for copper gold and zinc mineralization. The region is known for its massive volcanic sulfide (VMS) deposits, including the world-class Jabal Sayid mine and the promising Umm and Damad deposit.

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact:
Power Metallic Mines Inc.
The Canadian Venture Building
82 Richmond St East, Suite 202
Toronto, ON

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This message contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" concerning the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential," "indicates," "opportunity," "possible" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, among others; the timing for its anticipated 2026 MRE and for various drilling plans; the ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its obligations under its property agreements going forward and conduct drilling and exploration; to maintain its mineral tenures and concessions in good standing; to explore and develop its projects; changes in economic conditions or financial markets; the inherent hazards associates with mineral exploration and mining operations; future prices of nickel and other metals; changes in general economic conditions; accuracy of mineral resource and reserve estimates; the potential for new discoveries; the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary permits and consents required to explore, drill and develop the projects and if accepted, to obtain such licenses and approvals in a timely fashion relative to the Company's plans and business objectives for the applicable project; the general ability of the Company to monetize its mineral resources; and changes in environmental and other laws or regulations that could have an impact on the Company's operations, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, dependence on key management personnel and general competition in the mining industry.

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FAQ

What did Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) announce about the Nisk–Lion Mineral Resource Estimate delay on July 30, 2026?

Power Metallic announced its 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate for the combined Nisk and Lion discoveries is postponed until end of August. According to Power Metallic, the consulting engineering firm has the required data but faces staff constraints from concurrent project workloads.

How many stock options and DSUs did Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) grant in July 2026?

Power Metallic granted 11,300,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $1.25 and 650,000 deferred share units. According to Power Metallic, the options have two- to five-year terms and DSUs vest immediately and settle when a director ceases serving, subject to TSXV policies.

Is Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) progressing toward a Nasdaq listing in 2026?

Power Metallic stated it is continuing to move its Nasdaq application forward in 2026. According to Power Metallic, shareholders approved certain charter document updates at the June 30, 2026 annual general meeting, supporting ongoing steps toward a potential Nasdaq listing.

What drilling and exploration activities is Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) conducting at the Nisk Project in 2026?

Power Metallic currently has five drill rigs exploring the Nisk Project Area and expects summer program assays from September into fall 2026. According to Power Metallic, Squid survey and early Muon Geophysical results will guide post–Moose Break exploration planning.

What is the Red Cloud agreement mentioned by Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) and how much does it cost?

Power Metallic has engaged Red Cloud Securities for market stabilization and liquidity services, paying $7,000 per month. According to Power Metallic, Red Cloud trades its shares to help maintain a reasonable market, under a continuing agreement terminable on 30 days’ notice.

What mineral assets and land package does Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) control at the Nisk Project Area?

Power Metallic focuses on the Nisk Project Area (Nisk–Lion–Tiger), a high‑grade copper‑PGE, nickel, gold and silver system. According to Power Metallic, it now controls about 330 km² and roughly 50 km of prospective basin margins after acquiring adjoining claims in June 2025.