New Age Metals and MetalQuest Mining to Attend NWOPA 2026 Conference

Rockport, Ontario — April 2, 2026 — Leads & Copy — New Age Metals Inc. (TSXV: NAM | OTCQB: NMTLF | FSE: P7J) and MetalQuest Mining Inc. (TSXV: MQM | OTCQB:MQM | FSE: E7Q) will attend the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) 2026 Conference and host an open house for their new Kenora, Ontario field office and core facility.

The NWOPA Conference will be held on April 8 and 9 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The open house and grand opening for the Kenora facility is scheduled for April 11, 2026.

According to Chairman and CEO of NAM and MQM Harry Barr, the Companies’ participation in NWOPA 2026 reflects their growing presence in Northwestern Ontario, following the expansion of their regional exploration portfolio through project acquisitions and strategic staking in the Kenora Mining District, the Thunder Bay District, and the Ring of Fire region.

Barr stated that the new field office, with costs shared by NAM and MQM, will support these regional initiatives while also serving NAM’s Manitoba Lithium Division, NAM’s flagship River Valley Project near Sudbury, and MQM’s new Gold Division, which currently includes two projects.

“Our recent expansion across Northwestern Ontario, including the consolidation of projects in the Kenora region and the acquisition of additional projects in the Thunder Bay district and Ring of Fire, has reinforced the strategic importance of establishing a regional field office in Kenora,” Barr said. “This new facility is expected to serve as an operational hub for multiple exploration programs and should help improve logistics, reduce mobilization time, and generate cost efficiencies for shareholders.”

Barr added that the companies look forward to attending the NWOPA Showcase to meet with local stakeholders, share exploration plans, and provide an overview of the Companies’ growing portfolio.

“We are also pleased to share this facility with MetalQuest Mining Inc. (TSXV: MQM), in which New Age Metals holds an approximate 10% ownership interest, allowing both companies to benefit from shared infrastructure and operating costs,” Barr stated. “As we advance our projects, we remain committed to responsible exploration and to engaging early and respectfully with local First Nation communities and regional stakeholders.”

This year’s NWOPA Showcase is titled “30 Years of Highlighting the Exploration of Northwest Ontario” and will celebrate three decades of mineral exploration, prospecting, and industry development across the region. The Showcase brings together prospectors, exploration companies, industry professionals, and stakeholders to highlight past successes and future opportunities in Northwestern Ontario’s mineral sector.

The Companies are scheduled to deliver a presentation at the conference and will also host a booth. Management encourages shareholders, local stakeholders, and conference attendees to stop by to meet the team and learn more about New Age Metals & MetalQuest Mining and their growing portfolios of critical metal and precious metal projects.

The grand opening open house for the Kenora field office and core facility will be held on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Shareholders, stakeholders, and interested community members are welcome to attend; food and refreshments will be provided.

The new Kenora facility is intended to serve as a central base of operations for the Company’s regional exploration activities, including the:

- Kenora Gold and Critical Metals Division (NAM MQM)
- Thunder Bay PGM Projects (NAM MQM)
- Ring of Fire Projects (NAM MQM)
- Manitoba Lithium Division (NAM)
- River Valley PGM Project (NAM)

The facility is expected to provide centralized logistical, administrative, and technical support for both Companies exploration activities across Northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba, including:

- office space for geological, technical, and field personnel;
- secure storage for exploration equipment, samples, and records;
- core handling, logging, cutting, and short-term storage capabilities;
- staging and dispatch support for field crews and contractors; and
- coordination of permitting, community engagement, and local service providers.

Kenora is strategically located near many of the Companies active and planned exploration properties and offers access to key transportation routes, supply chains, and support services. Management believes the establishment of a regional operations hub will improve field efficiency, strengthen project coordination, and support cost-effective exploration across multiple assets.

The Kenora Mining District and nearby areas have historically been underexplored but are emerging as an active exploration and development region, supported in part by improved commodity prices and renewed industry and investor interest.

The region offers a compelling combination of:

- Established mining infrastructure and highway access
- Proximity to power, workforce, and service centers
- Favorable permitting environment and community relationships

Recent acquisitions and investments within and adjacent to the district, include:

- Accelerating regional consolidation, highlighted by Coeur Mining’s announced acquisition of New Gold in a ~US$7 billion transaction
- The Cameron Gold Project acquisition, led by Frank Giustra’s Fiore Group and First Mining Gold Corp., in a transaction valued at approximately CAD $27 million
- Growing exploration and development activity by junior, mid-tier, and senior mining companies, reflecting renewed industry interest in the Kenora and nearby districts

The Company notes growing support for mineral exploration at the provincial, regional, and municipal levels, including policies and initiatives intended to encourage responsible resource development and investment.

Troy Gallik, P.Geo. (Member ID 3550), a Practising Registrant and Qualified Person (“QP”) as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

New Age Metals is a junior mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery, exploration, and development of critical green metal projects in North America. MetalQuest Mining (MQM) owns 100% of Lac Otelnuk and is working to develop one of the largest Iron projects in North America.

Source: New Age Metals Inc.