Helius Obtains Suspension of Ex Parte Preliminary Injunction Issued Regarding the Serra Pelada Project
Helius Obtains Suspension of
Ex Parte
Preliminary Injunction
Issued
Regarding
the Serra Pelada Project
Vancouver, BC – August 6, 2026 – Helius Minerals Limited (“Helius” or the “ Company”)
(TSXV: HHH) is pleased to report that yesterday, the Court of Appeals of the State of
Pernambuco, Brazil (the “Appellate Court”), granted Helius’ request for a stay and ordered the
immediate suspension of all effects of the incidental protective measure (a tutela cautelar, similar
to a preliminary injunction) (the “Preliminary Injunction”) that was issued by the 18th Civil Court
of Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil (the “ Civil Court”), against Helius , Colossus Minerals
Inc. (“ Colossus”) and others on July 31, 2026 . The Preliminary Injunction was issued in
incidental protective proceedings (Case No. 0069402 -29.2026.8.17.2001) commenced in
connection with a pre-existing action to which neither Helius nor Colossus is a party (Case No.
0034186-18.2011.8.17.0001) (the “Smith Case”).
The Appellate Court’s ruling renders the Preliminary Injunction , which sought to prevent the
respondents from carrying out any act aimed at consummating the sale or transfer of the shares
of Colossus Mineração Ltda . (“Colossus Brazil”), its interest in Serra Pelada Companhia de
Desenvolvimento Mineral or the mining rights associated with the Serra Pelada project, entirely
ineffective. The reporting Appellate Judge also ordered (i) the Civil Court to refrain from issuing
notices of litigation to the National Mining Agency (the “ANM”) and the Commercial Registry of
the State of Minas Gerais (“JUCEMG”), and (ii) the immediate issuance of notices to ANM and
JUCEMG for the cancellation and suspension of any blocks, registrations or notations of litigation
made pursuant to the Preliminary Injunction.
As such, Helius and Colossus are no longer restricted in completing Helius’ acquisition of
Colossus Brazil in accordance with the terms of the Exclusivity, Share Option and Acquisition
Agreement between Colossus and Helius dated as of March 3, 2025, as amended.
The Civil Court had issued the Preliminary Injunction based on a motion brought by Brent Smith
(the “Smith Motion”). The Smith Motion was made without notice (ex parte) to Helius or any of
the other respondents and the Preliminary Injunction was consequently granted based solely on
the evidence and submissions presented by Mr. Smith. The Smith Case relates solely to Mr.
Smith’s removal as a minority quotaholder of Phoenix Gems do Brasil Ltda and does not relate
to the Serra Pelada project. Furthermore, neither Helius nor Colossus are parties in the Smith
Case.
Helius denies that Mr. Smith has any valid claims against it or any right to interfere with the
completion of Helius’ acquisition of Colossus Brazil. Helius will vigorously defend its rights and
interests against any attempt by Mr. Smith to unlawfully and unreasonably interfere with the
Company’s business.
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About Helius Minerals Limited
Helius is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of high -
quality mineral assets across the Americas, with an emphasis on South American jurisdictions.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Helius Minerals Limited
Christian Grainger (PhD, AIG)
President and CEO
M: +57 3146364676
Website: www.heliusminerals.com
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