(Trading Symbol: TSX-V: SFR OTCQB: SRAFF) 17 E Main

17 E Main PO Box 431 White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 SANDFIRE RESOURCES Fax: (406) 547-3719 Tel: (406) 547-3466 AMERICAINC. Web: www.sandfireamerica.com Email: [email protected]

Sandfire comments on recent trading activity.

White Sulphur Springs, Montana – July 17, 2026 – At the request of CIRO, Sandfire Resources America Inc. (“Sandfire America” or the “Company”) TSXV:SFR wishes to confirm that the Company’s management is unaware of any material change in the Company’s operations that would account for the recent increase in market activity.

Sandfire Resources America Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing the Black Butte Copper Project, a high-grade underground copper project located in Meagher County, Montana, USA.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release may contain assumptions, estimates, and other forward-looking statements regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and are subject to factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Sandfire Resources America Inc.

Nancy Schlepp, VP of Communications and Government Relations Mobile: 406-224-8180 Office: 406-547-3466 Email: [email protected]

Sandfire Resources America Inc.

(Trading Symbol: TSX-V: SFR OTCQB: SRAFF)