Sorrento Resources Engages Dr. Phillip Hellman as Technical Advisor

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Sorrento Resources (OTCQB: SRSLF) announced on January 6, 2026 that it has engaged Dr. Phillip Hellman as Technical Advisor. Dr. Hellman holds a BSc Hons 1 and PhD, is a Fellow AIG, an associate of Behre Dolbear Australia and H&S Consultants, and has over 40 years of experience as a professional geologist.

His background includes work on primary and ionic adsorption rare earth element (REE) projects across Australia, Africa, Asia, the Americas and elsewhere, publications in journals including Nature, and research on REE mobility. The company said the appointment supports progress on the Bottom Brook REE project and complements Sorrento’s technical team.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2026) - Sorrento Resources Ltd. (CSE: SRS) (OTCQB: SRSLF) (the "Company" or "Sorrento") a Canadian exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral projects in Atlantic Canada, is pleased to announce that it has engaged Dr. Phillip Hellman as Technical Advisor to the Company.

Dr. Phillip Hellman (BSc Hons 1, PhD, Fellow AIG) is an Associate of Behre Dolbear Australia and an, Associate of H&S Consultants Pty Ltd with more than 40 years of experience as a professional geologist. Dr Hellman is the former Managing Director of Hellman and Schofield Pty Ltd. He has worked on numerous primary and ionic adsorption rare earth projects in Australia, Africa, Asia, Brazil, East Timor, India, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Malawi, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia and USA. He is the author of various specialist academic and applied papers on rare earth deposits and has presented to the EURARE, the European rare earth industry's specialist organisation. He is a Competent Person under the JORC Code.

Dr. Hellman undertook postgraduate (PhD) studies in experimental petrology and geochemistry at Macquarie University and University of Cambridge (UK) from 1975 to 1978. Papers from this work were published in a number of journals including Nature, Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology and Earth and Planetary Science Letters. A major part of his Ph D was concerned with neutron activation analysis of rare earth elements and electron probe microanalysis. This research resulted in the documentation of the mobility of REE in a variety of geological environments and provided evidence that the then prevailing view of REE largely being immobile during alteration processes required revision.

Management Commentary
Alex Bugden, P. Geo., Director and Qualified Person of Sorrento Resources Ltd., commented, "The addition of Dr. Hellman to the Sorrento team will be a tremendous asset. He brings decades of knowledge both in academia and industry to the table, specifically in Rare Earth Elements. This is a unique combination that positions us well to progress the Bottom Brook REE project in a well thought and diligent way."

About Sorrento Resources Ltd.
Sorrento is engaged in acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral property assets in Canada. Sorrento's objective is to locate and develop economic precious and rare earth element, gold, and base metal properties of merit in including the Bottom Brook Project, Rodgers Cove Gold, and Harmsworth (VMS) project all located in Newfoundland.

On Behalf of The Board of Directors,

SORRENTO RESOURCES LTD.

"Signed"
Alex Bugden
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Qualified Person
investors@sorrentoresources.ca
709-693-4088

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FAQ

Who is Dr. Phillip Hellman and why did Sorrento Resources (SRSLF) hire him?

Dr. Hellman is a geologist with a BSc Hons 1, PhD, Fellow AIG and 40+ years' experience in REE projects; Sorrento engaged him as Technical Advisor to support exploration and development.

What role will Dr. Hellman play in Sorrento Resources' Bottom Brook REE project (SRSLF)?

He will serve as Technical Advisor, bringing specialist knowledge on rare earth element geology to help progress the Bottom Brook REE project.

Does Dr. Phillip Hellman have published research or recognized credentials relevant to SRSLF's work?

Yes; his PhD research resulted in papers in journals including Nature and he is a Competent Person under the JORC Code.

When was the appointment of Dr. Hellman to Sorrento Resources (SRSLF) announced?

The company announced the engagement on January 6, 2026.

How does Dr. Hellman's experience in ionic adsorption and primary REE projects affect SRSLF's exploration plans?

His experience with both ionic adsorption and primary REE deposits adds technical expertise relevant to exploration methods and geological interpretation for the project's advancement.