Red Metal Resources Retains IR and Marketing Services

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Red Metal Resources (OTC: RMESF) engaged Jeminii Finance Inc. (DBA Jemini Capital) for investor relations and marketing services, effective February 19, 2026.

Terms: a minimum four-month engagement at $5,000 per month plus 500,000 stock options to Jemini vesting 25% every three months over 12 months. The company also granted 3,150,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants, with 2,650,000 vesting immediately; all options expire five years from grant.

Positive

• Engagement aims to broaden investor awareness and financing support
• Experienced adviser: Jemini advised on over $400-million in financings
• Consultant compensation mixes cash and equity aligning interests

Negative

• Total option grants of 3,150,000 may dilute shareholders
• Minimum cash commitment of $5,000 per month for at least four months

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2026) - RED METAL RESOURCES LTD. (CSE: RMES) (OTC Pink: RMESF) (FSE: I660) ("Red Metal" or the "Company") announces the engagement of Jeminii Finance Inc. (DBA as Jemini Capital), for investor relations and marketing services, effective February 19, 2026. Over a minimum four-month term, Jemini Capital will lead investor outreach and financing support to expand awareness of the company. Under the agreement, Jemini Capital will receive $5,000 per month and 500,000 stock options, which will vest 25% every three months over a period of twelve months, no other securities will be issued for the services. Founded in 2014, Jemini Capital has advised on over $400-million in financings, with a team of seasoned bankers, marketers and investors specializing in natural resources and technology. Jemini Capital is located at 201 - 6333 Granville St., Vancouver BC, phone 647-725-3888. E-mail: info@jeminicapital.com.

Furthermore, the Company is pleased to announce that, pursuant to its Stock Option Plan (2025) and pending approval, it has granted a total of 3,150,000 stock options (the "Options") to directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company. Of all of the Options granted, 2,650,000 options vested immediately, and 500,000 options granted to Jemini Capital will vest 25% every three months over a period of twelve months. All options expire five years from the date of grant.

About Red Metal Resources Ltd.

Red Metal Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on growth through acquiring, exploring and developing clean energy and strategic minerals projects. The Company's current portfolio includes the Company's Chilean projects, which are located in the prolific Candelaria iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) belt of Chile's coastal Cordillera as well as the 100% owned Ville Marie claims in Quebec, and Larder Lake, Ontario, Canada. Red Metal is quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol RMES, on the OTC Link alternative trading system on the OTC Pink marketplace under the symbol RMESF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol I660.

For more information, visit www.redmetalresources.com.

Contact:
Red Metal Resources Ltd.
Caitlin Jeffs, President & CEO
1-866-907-5403
invest@redmetalresources.com
www.redmetalresources.com

Forward-Looking Statements - All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws including, without limitation statements related to the Offering and expected use of proceeds. Red Metal provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the ability to raise adequate financing, receipt of required approvals, as well as those risks and uncertainties identified and reported in Red Metal's public filings under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Although Red Metal has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Red Metal disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts 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/284844

FAQ

What investor relations services did Red Metal Resources (RMESF) hire Jemini Capital to provide?

They were hired to lead investor outreach and financing support. According to the company, Jemini Capital will run investor relations and marketing over a minimum four-month term to expand awareness and support financings.

How much will Jemini Capital receive from Red Metal Resources (RMESF) for IR services?

Jemini Capital will receive $5,000 per month plus equity options. According to the company, the engagement pays $5,000 monthly and 500,000 stock options to Jemini Capital.

What are the terms of the 500,000 options granted to Jemini Capital by RMESF?

The 500,000 options vest 25% every three months over twelve months. According to the company, those options vest quarterly over one year and expire five years from grant.

How many total stock options did Red Metal Resources (RMESF) grant and who received them?

A total of 3,150,000 options were granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants. According to the company, 2,650,000 vested immediately and 500,000 are subject to staged vesting.

When do the options granted by Red Metal Resources (RMESF) expire?

All options expire five years from the date of grant. According to the company, every option issued under the grant has a five-year expiry period from grant date.