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Quantum Completes Second Airborne Survey at NMX East Project in Québec Initial Airborne Survey Confirms Magnetic Anomaly Similar to Nisk Deposit

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Quantum Completes Second Airborne Survey at NMX East Project in Québec

Initial Airborne Survey Confirms Magnetic Anomaly Similar to Nisk Deposit

Vancouver, BC – October 2, 2025 – Quantum Critical Metals Corp. (TSX.V: LEAP | OTCQB: ATOXF | FSE:

86A1) ("Quantum" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to the news of September

22nd, 2025 the Company has successfully completed a MAG-TDEM (magnetic-time domain

electromagnetic) airborne survey on its wholly owned NMX East Property in Northern Québec.

During September, Quantum completed two airborne surveys at NMX East:

1) an electro magnetic (“EM”) very low frequency electromagnetic (“VLF”) and magnetic

geophysical survey to validate historical government data and enhance geological targeting;

followed by

2) a MAG-TDEM airborne survey to obtain additional high-resolution data to allow a better

definition of EM anomalies for improved design of drill targets aimed at Ni-PGE mineralization,

similar to that of neighbouring Power Metallic Mines (TSX-PNPN).

The magnetic anomaly from the first airborne survey prompted Quantum to undergo an immediate follow

up investigation, requiring a second airborne survey. The second TDEM system survey detected good

quality bedrock conductors at greater depth than was previously possible with the VLF-EM technology.

Nickel and PGE are commonly searched for with airborne and magnetic surveys to help locate the rock

types of interest (Vallée et al. 2024). The NMX East Property is located in a James Bay region of Québec

which has a known source of lithium, nickel and platinum group elements (“PGE”).

The map below was generated during the first round of geophysics and confirms a magnetic anomaly on

Quantum’s NMX East Property which is similar in amplitude, strike, shape and size, to the anomaly found

at the Nisk deposit (Figure 1), based on public results from another MAG -TDEM survey performed over

Nisk (Dubé, 2023).

Next Steps: Drill Permits

Quantum is in the midst of planning detailed drill targets for the NMX East and intends to apply for drill

permits in the upcoming weeks.

CEO Marcy Kiesman stated:

"It is encouraging for shareholders that a magnetic anomaly on the NMX East Property is similar in

amplitude, strike, shape and size to the anomaly found at the neighbouring Nisk deposit . With the

significant amount of activity undertaken in the surrounding James Bay area this season, we look forward

to continuing to provide our shareholders with further updates in the weeks and months to come.”

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Figure 1. Magnetic and VLF-EM Survey. Anomaly similar to Nisk with pink arrow.

References

Dubé, J. (2023). Technical Report, Heliborne Magnetic and TDEM Survey, Nisk Project. Québec MERN

Sigeom reference GM73789.

https://gq.mines.gouv.qc.ca/documents/EXAMINE/GM73786/GM73786RAP001.pdf

Vallée, M. A., Moussaoui, M., & Khan, K. (2024). Case Studies of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Techniques

Covering the Last Fifteen Years. Minerals, 14(12), 1286. https://doi.org/10.3390/min14121286

Anomaly similar to NISK

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Qualified Person

Joël Dubé, P.Eng., an independent professional of Dynamic Discovery Geoscience consulting for the

Company, is the Qualified Person who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure

in this news release.

About Quantum Critical Metals Corp.

Quantum Critical Metals Corp. (TSX.V: LEAP) (OTCQB: ATOXF) (FSE: 86A1) is a Canadian mineral

exploration company focused on advancing critical metals projects that power next -generation

technologies. With a growing portfolio of promising assets —including the NMX East Gallium -Rubidium-

Cesium Project in Québec, the Discovery Gallium-Rubidium-Cesium and polymetallic project in Qu ébec,

the Victory Antimony Project in British Columbia, and the newly acquired Prophecy Germanium-Gallium-

Zinc Project in British Columbia, among others, the Company is strategically positioned to support the

West’s transition to a secure and sustainable critical metals supply.

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www.quantumcriticalmetals.com and www.sedarplus.com.

Marcy Kiesman, CEO

Telephone: 604.428.2900 or 604.339.2243

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.quantumcriticalmetals.com

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