Sage Potash Obtains Approval for US$14 Million USDA Grant to Advance Project

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Sage Potash (OTCQB: SGPTF) has secured a significant US$14 million USDA grant to advance its Sage Plain Potash Project in Utah's Paradox Basin. The funding will support the construction of a 300,000 tonnes-per-year potash facility, aimed at strengthening domestic U.S. potash production.

The project is expected to create 100 jobs in San Juan County, Utah, utilizing solution-mining techniques for improved safety and environmental impact. The company is progressing with permitting and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), due by Q3 2025. Following potash's recent addition to the U.S. critical minerals list, Sage Potash gains access to additional federal funding and tax credit opportunities.

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• Grant approval subject to certain terms and conditions yet to be met
• Project still requires additional financing beyond the USDA grant

Significant progress on technical studies, permitting and engineering

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2025) - Sage Potash Corp. (TSXV: SAGE) (OTCQB: SGPTF) ("Sage Potash" or the "Company"), a Canadian company focused on developing its Sage Plain Potash Project located in the Paradox Basin, Utah, has obtained approval for a US$14 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sage Potash (USA) Corporation. Funding will support Sage Potash's financing strategy for the construction of a 300,000 tonnes-per-year potash project in the United States.

"The USDA grant underscores the importance of increasing domestic potash capacity to serve U.S. farmers and Sage is uniquely positioned to build incremental capacity in-market that is derisked in terms of capital, time to production and execution. This grant brings Sage Potash one step closer to planned production and accelerates partnering and financing efforts", said Tim Mizuno, President and Chief Operating Officer.

"The project is expected to create approximately 100 well-paying jobs in the San Juan County of Utah, and uses proven solution-mining techniques that are expected to improve safety and environmental impacts relative to conventional potash mining," added Tim.

The USDA grant represents a significant portion of expected project costs to produce 300,000 tonnes-per-year of potash. Additionally, Sage Potash is advancing permitting and a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) with the support of RESPEC, a leading company in potash deposits and mine development. The PEA includes third party review of estimated project economics, costs and a summary of already completed cultural, environmental and ecological studies that resulted in no mitigation required. Sage Potash expects the final PEA before the end of the third quarter of 2025.

Potash is a primary nutrient, essential for plant growth and global food security. More than 90 percent of potash consumed in the United States is imported, mostly from Canada, the Former Soviet Union and the Middle East. Following President Trump's Executive order in May of 2025, potash was added to the draft list of critical minerals for the Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey on August 25, 2025, thereby providing access to Federal funding and tax credit opportunities of Sage Potash.

"Sage applauds the U.S. Federal administration's decision to add potash to the critical mineral list and is grateful for the USDA grant. With this support, we are well positioned to help grow domestic potash production, derisk the foreign supply chain for American Farmers and create long-term value for our shareholders," Peter Hogendoorn, Chief Executive Officer.

The USDA grant was approved under the Fertilizer Product Expansion Program that helps to increase the manufacturing and processing of fertilizer and nutrients and their availability in the United States. Certain terms and conditions are attached to receiving the grant and the Company will provide further updates as these conditions are met.

About Sage Potash Corp.

Sage Potash is a Canadian company vested solely in the Sage Plain Property and intends through sustainable solution mining techniques to become a prominent domestic potash producer within the Paradox Basin situated in Utah. For further information, please refer to the Company's disclosure record on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) or contact the Company by email at info@sagepotash.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Peter Hogendoorn
Chief Executive Officer
(604) 764-2158

sagepotash.com

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Marcus van der Made, Investor Relations
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FAQ

What is the size of the USDA grant received by Sage Potash (SGPTF)?

Sage Potash received a US$14 million grant from the USDA under the Fertilizer Product Expansion Program.

What is the production capacity of Sage Potash's Utah project?

The Sage Plain Potash Project is planned to produce 300,000 tonnes of potash per year.

How many jobs will Sage Potash's Utah project create?

The project is expected to create approximately 100 well-paying jobs in San Juan County, Utah.

When will Sage Potash complete its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)?

Sage Potash expects to complete the final PEA by the end of the third quarter of 2025.

Why is the USDA grant significant for Sage Potash?

The grant represents a significant portion of expected project costs, supports domestic potash production, and helps derisk the foreign supply chain for U.S. farmers.