News release
Lux Metals Corp. | TSXV: LXM | 604-678-5308 | [email protected]
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September 1st, 2026
Lux Metals Appoints Simon T. Hébert as Senior Geological Advisor
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Vancouver, British Columbia, September 1st, 2026 – Lux Metals Corp. (TSXV: LXM) (the “Company”
or “ Lux”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon T. Hébert, a Professional Geologist
registered in Quebec , as Senior Geological Advisor to the Company, effective August 10, 2026 . Mr.
Hébert will report to Kim-Quyên Nguy ên, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will advise on
geological interpretation, target generation and drill planning.
The appointment adds senior in -province technical capacity as Lux is commencing its planned 4,500-
metre diamond drill program at La Grande, which is designed to test the down -plunge and along-strike
extensions of the Zone 32 gold system, infill portions of the known system, and evaluate extensional
targets along the shear corridor and the broader tonalite complex.
Mr. Hébert brings has spent more than 15 years exploring and working in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay
territory, Nunavik and the Northwest Territories, including senior technical roles with Virginia Mines Inc.
and Osisko Mining Inc. across a range of metallogenic projects, his appointment as Mining Director of
the Société de développement de la Baie -James (SDBJ) in 2019, his subsequent role as General
Manager of NQ Mining investment, and his current position as Vice President, Development at
Brunswick Exploration. He has led exploration programs from grassroots target generation through to
advanced drill planning and project development and brings deep regional relationships across the
James Bay mining sector. Mr. Hébert is President of the Board of Directors of the Quebec Mineral
Exploration Association. He is a registered P.Geo. as a member of the Ordre des Géologues du Quebec
since 2012 and holds a bachelor’s degree in geology from Université Laval.
Management Commentary
" As we move into active exploration, the most valuable thing we can add is experienced judgement on
the ground in Québec. Simon brings that. He knows the La Grande Subprovince, he has designed and
supervised programs of this kind before, and he will be invo lved in the geological interpretation and
target selection that shape where we drill ." said Kim Quyên Nguyên, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Lux Metals Corp.
Advisory Role and Compensation
Mr. Hébert will serve as a technical advisor to management and will not be an officer or director of the
Company. Mr. Hébert is entitled to receive stock options in part of is compensation in accordance with
the Company’s equity incentive plan and subject to the board of directors approval.
Incentive Grants
The Company announces that a total of 1,400,000 incentive stock options and 350,000 deferred share
units have been granted to newly appointed CEO and advisor and to directors and officers of the
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Company pursuant to the Company’s Long -Term Incentive Plan. The options are exercisable for a
period of five years at a price of $0.20 per share and shall vest immediately.
About Lux Metals Corp.
Lux Metals Corp. (TSXV: LXM) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing its
flagship La Grande Gold Project in Québec’s James Bay region. The Project hosts the high-grade Zone
32 gold system, supported by extensive historic drilling, direct access via the four -season Trans-Taïga
Road, and district-scale exploration potential. For more information, visit www.lux-metals.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Lux Metals Corp.
Kim Quyên Nguyên
President and Chief Executive Officer
For more information, please contact 604-678-5308 or [email protected].
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Cautionary Note regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward –looking
information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements in
this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding the commencement date, metreage
and design of the planned drilling programme, the targets to be tested, and the potential for expansion
of mineralization at Zone 32. Generally, forward–looking statements and information can be identified
by the use of forward–looking terminology such as "intends" , "expects" or "anticipates" , or variations of
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"would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein
as "forward –looking statements" , are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news
release. These forward –looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual
results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward–looking statements. In making the
forward–looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several ma terial
assumptions. There can be no assurance that any forward –looking information will prove to be
accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, the reader should not place an y undue reliance on forward –looking
information or statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward –looking
information or statements, other than as required by applicable law.