Monumental Energy Receives TSXV Approval FOR Independent Trading Group as Market Maker
MONUMENTAL ENERGY RECEIVES TSXV APPROVAL FOR INDEPENDENT TRADING GROUP
AS MARKET MAKER
News Release - Vancouver, British Columbia – August 25, 2026: Monumental Energy Corp.
(“Monumental” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MNRG; FSE: ZA6; OTCQB: MNMRF) announces that,
further to its news release dated August 14, 2026, the Company received TSX Venture Exchange
(“TSXV”) approval for the engagement of the services of Independent Trading Group (“ ITG”) to
provide market-making services in accordance with TSXV policies. Monumental is not using its own
funds, or providing direct or indirect compensation to other parties to undertake a market making function
in its securities. ITG will trade shares of the Company on the TSXV and all other trading venues with
the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the Company’s common
shares. Under the agreement, ITG will receive compensation of CAD$10,000 per month, with a deposit
of CAD$10,000 given to ITG which shall be held by ITG and applied to its monthly service fee in respect
of the final month of the agreement.
About Independent Trading Group
Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer- member that specializes in
market making, liquidity provision, agency execution, ultra -low latency connectivity, and bespoke
algorithmic trading solutions. Established in 1992, with a focu s on market structure, execution and
trading, ITG has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and
execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.
About Monumental Energy Corp.
Monumental Energy Corp. is an exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and
development of properties in the critical and clean energy sectors. The Company is building a strategic
position in New Zealand’s onshore Taranaki Basin, targeti ng near-term oil production and longer-term
natural gas development.
The Company has a funding agreement with New Zealand Energy Corp. (“NZEC”) targeting production
optimization and workover opportunities across existing fields. The Company also holds securities of
NZEC and a call option and royalty interest related to the Copper Moki wells.
Monumental additionally maintains exposure to the critical minerals sector through a 2% net smelter
return royalty on Summit Nanotech’s interest in the Salar de Turi lithium project in Chile.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
/s/ “Max Sali”
Max Sali, CEO
Contact Information:
Max Sali, Chief Executive Officer, Director and Founder
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-604-367-8117
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains “forward‐looking information or statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws,
which may include, without limitation, the expected services of ITG, other statements relating to the technical, financial and
business prospects of the Company, its projects, its goals and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than
statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward- looking
statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward- looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees o f future performance and actual results may differ materially
from those in the forward- looking statements. Such statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and
future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of metals
and the price of oil and gas, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in
a material adverse manner and that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-
looking information reflects the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of explor ation results, risks related to the
inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses and those other
risks filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. While such estimates and assumptions are
considered reasonable by the management of the Company, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic,
competitive and regulatory uncertainties and risks. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general
economic, market or business conditions, failure to secure personnel and equipment for work programs, adverse weather and
climate conditions, risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to
operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment,
government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and
unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters), risks relating to inaccurate geological assumptions,
failure to maintain or obtain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to obtain or maintain
surface access agreements or understandings from local communities, land owners or Indigenous groups, fluctuation in
exchange rates, the impact of viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate, capital market conditions, restriction
on labour and international travel and supply chains, decrease in the price of lithium, cesium and other metals, decrease in the
price of oil and gas, loss of key employees, consultants, or directors, failure to maintain or obtain community acceptance
(including from the Indigenous communities), increase in costs, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their
contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking
information, except as required by law.