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Critical One Energy Acquires 18.5% Interest in Dark Star Minerals, Bolstering Support for Uranium Development in Namibia

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Critical One Energy Acquires 18.5% Interest in Dark Star Minerals,

Bolstering Support for Uranium Development in Namibia

Toronto, ON – September 2, 2025 – Critical One Energy Inc. (formerly Madison Metals Inc.)

(“Critical One ” or the “ Company”) (CSE: CRTL) (OTCQB: MMTLF) (FSE: 4EF0), a leading

Canadian exploration company focused on critical metals and min erals, is pleased to announce

its acquisition of an 18.5% interest in Dark Star Minerals Inc. (“Dark Star”) (CSE: BATT, FSE:

P0W), an exploration company advancing high-potential uranium p rojects in Namibia’s Erongo

uranium province. This strategic investment underscores Critical One’s commitment to supporting

the development of uranium assets to meet energy demands while maintaining a focus on its core

Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Projec t (“Howells Lake Project”), lo cated near the Ring of Fire

corridor in the Thunder Bay Mining Division of Ontario, Canada.

The 18.5% stake in Dark Star positions Critical One as a significant shareholder, aligning with its

vision to drive value through strategic partnerships for the global energy transition. The investment

follows the successful closing of Critical One’s sale of its Kh an and Cobra uranium projects to

Dark Star, announced on August 7, 2025 , in a deal valued at US$3.5 million. As part of the

agreement, Critical One received 14 million common shares of Da rk Star, contributing to its

current ownership position, along with staged cash payments and a 2% gross overriding royalty

on all metals produced from the two uranium projects, with an o ption for Dark Star to buy back

0.5% of either royalty for US$1.5 million.

“We are excited to hold a significant stake in Dark Star and to support their efforts to advance the

Khan and Cobra uranium projects in Namibia, the world’s third-largest uranium-producing country

according to the World Nuclear Association,” said Duane Parnham , Founder, Executive

Chairman, and CEO of Critical One Energy. “These projects, loca ted near the Rossing Uranium

Mine, have demonstrated significant potential, with high-grade results of up to 8.47% U ₃O₈ at

Khan West (see February 7, 2024 press release). Our investment reflects our confidence in Dark

Star’s ability to accelerate exploration and development, creating value for all stakeholders.”

Namibia’s Erongo uranium province is a globally recognized juri sdiction for uranium mining,

supported by a favourable regulatory environment and proximity to established operations like

the Rossing Uranium Mine. The Khan West Project, including Mini ng Licence 86A, has been

authorized for nuclear fuel extraction by the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy, with recent

exploration highlighting high-grade uranium intrusions. The Cobra North Project further enhances

Dark Star’s portfolio with multiple exploration targets and a h istorical resource estimate,

positioning it for significant growth in the uranium sector.

With the Company as a shareholder and with Duane Parnham coming on as a director of Dark

Star, Critical One is well-positioned to contribute to the stra tegic development of these assets

while focusing its primary efforts on the Howells Lake Project. This dual approach strengthens

Critical One’s role in meeting the rising global demand for cri tical minerals and clean energy

solutions.

“We look forward to collaborating with Dark Star to unlock the potential of these uranium projects

while continuing to advance our antimony and gold exploration in Canada,” added Parnham. “This

investment aligns with our mission to power the future of clean energy and advanced

technologies, delivering value to our shareholders and supporting global energy transition goals.”

About Critical One Energy Inc.

Critical One Energy Inc. (formerly Madison Metals Inc.) is a forward-focused critical minerals and

upstream energy company, powering the future of clean energy and advanced technologies. The

addition of the Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project broadens the Company’s exposure to

antimony, one of the most in-demand critical minerals. Backed b y seasoned management

expertise and prime resource assets, Critical One is strategica lly positioned to meet the rising

global demand for critical minerals and metals. Its mine explor ation portfolio is led by antimony-

gold exploration potential in Canada and uranium investment int erests in Namibia, Africa. By

leveraging its technical, managerial, and financial expertise, the Company upgrades and creates

high-value projects, thereby driving growth and delivering value to its shareholders.

Additional information about Critical One Energy Inc. can be fo und at criticaloneenergy.com and

on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Dark Star Minerals Inc.

Dark Star Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focuse d on the acquisition and

development of critical mineral resources, with a strategic emphasis on uranium and rare earths.

Its portfolio includes the Cobra North and Khan West uranium pr ojects in Namibia’s Erongo

uranium province, the Bleasdell Project in Northern Saskatchewa n, Canada, and an option to

acquire a 100% interest in the Ghost Lake claims in Labrador.

For further information, please contact:

Duane Parnham

Executive Chairman & CEO

Critical One Energy Inc.

+1 (416) 489-0092

[email protected]

Media inquiries:

Adam Bello

Manager, Media & Analyst Relations

Primoris Group Inc.

+1 (416) 489-0092

[email protected]

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