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Allied Critical Metals Appoints General James A. "Spider" Marks as a Director of Allied Critical Metals USA, Its U.S. Subsidiary Focused on Tungsten Import and Sales

Management Changes

Allied Critical Metals Appoints General James

A. "Spider" Marks as a Director of Allied

Critical Metals USA, Its U.S. Subsidiary

Focused on Tungsten Import and Sales

Highlights:

General Marks joins the board of directors of Allied USA.

General Marks is a leading expert on international military strategy with a distinguished career in

the United States Army.

Allied USA is focused on importation, marketing and sales of tungsten into the United States.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 19, 2025) - Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:

ACM) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) ("Allied" or the "Company"), which is focused on its 100% owned

past producing Borralha and Vila Verde tungsten projects in northern Portugal, is pleased to announce

the appointment of Major General (Ret.) James A. "Spider" Marks to the Board of Directors of its U.S.-

based subsidiary, Allied Critical Metals (USA), Inc. ("Allied USA"). Allied USA is dedicated to the

importation, marketing and sales of tungsten into the United States.

General Marks is the former Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center and brings over four

decades of leadership experience across military, intelligence, and commercial sectors. His

distinguished U.S. Army career included leadership roles at every level across elite units such as the

101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions. He also served in strategic intelligence positions around the globe,

including deployments in Iraq, Korea, and the Balkans. Post-military, he has held executive leadership

roles in private industry, including as CEO of Global Linguist Solutions and InVisM, and currently serves

as President of the Marks Collaborative, an advisory firm focused on corporate transformation and

national security. He is an Honor Graduate of the U.S. Army's Ranger School, a Master Parachutist

authorized to wear Canadian airborne wings, and has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal,

Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and multiple expeditionary and service ribbons. He is a 1975 graduate of

the United States Military Academy at West Point, and holds a Master's degree in International Affairs

from the University of Virginia. Marks contributes as a military and intelligence analyst for CNN. He is an

adjunct professor at Georgetown University.

"General Marks is a highly respected leader with unparalleled expertise in global defense, logistics, and

strategy," said Roy Bonnell, CEO of Allied Critical Metals. "His appointment strengthens our U.S.

operations at a pivotal time, as we expand our presence in the American tungsten market. His insight

and network will be invaluable in helping Allied USA meet growing demand for this critical material."

Tungsten is a critical mineral essential to industries such as aerospace, defense, and electronics. As

Allied USA advances its role in ensuring secure, reliable tungsten supply chains for the U.S., General

Marks' deep knowledge of defense systems and national security will enhance the subsidiary's

operational and strategic direction.

"I'm honored to join Allied USA's Board of Directors," commented General Marks. "We are playing a

vital role in strengthening the United States' access to critical minerals, and I look forward to supporting

our mission and growth."

About Allied Critical Metals Inc.

Allied Critical Metals Inc.

(CSE: ACM) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) is a Canadian-based mining

company focused on the expansion and revitalization of its 100% owned past producing Borralha

Tungsten Project and the Vila Verde Tungsten Project in northern Portugal. Tungsten has been

designated a critical metal by the United States and other western countries, as they are aggressively

seeking friendly sources of this unique metal. Currently, China, Russia and North Korea represent

approximately 86% of the total global supply and reserves. The tungsten market is estimated to be

valued at approximately USD $5 to $6 billion and it is used in a variety of industries such as defense,

automotive, manufacturing, electronics, and energy.

Please visit our website at

www.alliedcritical.com

.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Per:

"Roy Bonnell"

Roy Bonnell

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Contact Information

For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:

Dave Burwell, Vice President, Corporate Development

Tel:

403 410 7907 | Toll Free: 1-888-221-0915

Email:

[email protected]

The Canadian Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of

this release.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy

securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in

which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities of the Company have

not been, nor will they be, registered under the 1933 Act or under any U.S. state securities

laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable

exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act, as amended, and applicable

state securities laws.

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the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed under the

Company's profile at

www.sedarplus.ca

). Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release

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exploration and development of the Company's mineral projects as described in the Company's Listing

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considered carefully, and prospective investors should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking

statements. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking

statements and reference should also be made to the Company's Listing Statement dated April 23,

2025 and news release dated May 16, 2025, and the documents incorporated by reference therein, filed

under its SEDAR+ profile at

www.sedarplus.ca

for a description of additional risk factors. The

Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise forward-looking statements whether as a result

of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

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