New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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NEW AGE METALS & METALQUEST MINING TO ATTEND
NWOPA 2026 CONFERENCE AND HOST OPEN HOUSE AT
NEW KENORA FIELD OFFICE
April 2, 2026 – Rockport, Ontario – New Age Metals Inc. (TSXV: NAM | OTCQB: NMTLF | FSE: P7J)
(“New Age Metals” or the “ Company”) and MetalQuest Mining Inc. (TSXV: MQM | OTCQB:MQM |
FSE: E7Q) (“MetalQuest Mining” or the “Company”) are pleased to announce that they will attend the
Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (“NWOPA”) 2026 Conference, to be held on April 8
and 9, 2026 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Companies are also pleased to announce
that they will host an open house and grand opening for its newly leased Kenora, Ontario field office
and core facility on April 11, 2026.
The Companies’ participation in NWOPA 2026 reflects their growing presence in Northwestern Ontario,
following the expansion of their regional exploration portfolio through project acquisitions and strategic
staking in the Kenora Mining District, the Thunder Bay District, and the Ring of Fire region. The new field
office, with costs shared by NAM and MQM, will support these regional initiatives while also serving
NAM’s Manitoba Lithium Division, NAM’s flagship River Valley Project near Sudbury, and MQM’s new
Gold Division, which currently includes two projects.
Chairman and CEO of NAM and MQM Harry Barr stated, “Our recent expansion across Northwestern
Ontario, including the consolidation of projects in the Kenora region and the acquisition of additional
projects in the Thunder Bay district and Ring of Fire , has reinforced the strategic importance of
establishing a regional field office in Kenora. This new facility is expected to serve as an operational hub
for multiple exploration programs and should help improve logistics, reduce mobilization time, and
generate cost efficiencies for shareholders. We look forward to attending the NWOPA Showcase, where
we hope to meet with local stakeholders, share our exploration plans, and provide an overview of the
Companies growing portfolio. We are also pleased to share this facility with MetalQuest Mining Inc.
(TSXV: MQM), in which New Age Metals holds an approximate 10% ownership interest, allowing both
companies to benefit from shared infrastructure and operating costs. As we advance our projects, we
remain committed to responsible exploration and to engaging early and respectfully with local First
Nation communities and regional stakeholders.”
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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This year’s NWOPA Showcase is titled “ 30 Years of Highlighting the Exploration of Northwest
Ontario” and will celebrate three decades of mineral exploration, prospecting, and industry development
across the region. The Showcase brings together prospectors, exploration companies, industry
professionals, and stakeholders to highlight past successes and fu ture opportunities in Northwestern
Ontario’s mineral sector.
Figure 1: Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) – organizers of the NWOPA
Showcase 2027 conference held on April 8-9th.
The Compan ies are scheduled to deliver a presentation at the conference and will also host a booth.
Management encourages shareholders, local stakeholders, and conference attendees to stop by to meet the
team and learn more about New Age Metals & MetalQuest Mining and their growing portfolios of critical
metal and precious metal projects.
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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Kenora Field Office Open House
New Age Metals and MetalQuest Mining will also host a grand opening open house for their newly
established Kenora field office and core facility on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Shareholders, stakeholders, and interested community members are welcome to attend. Food and
refreshments will be provided.
The new Kenora facility is intended to serve as a central base of operations for the Company’s regional
exploration activities, including the:
• Kenora Gold and Critical Metals Division (NAM &MQM)
• Thunder Bay PGM Projects (NAM &MQM)
• Ring of Fire Projects (NAM & MQM)
• Manitoba Lithium Division (NAM)
• River Valley PGM Project (NAM)
The facility is expected to provide centralized logistical, administrative, and technical support for both
Companies exploration activities across Northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba, including:
• office space for geological, technical, and field personnel;
• secure storage for exploration equipment, samples, and records;
• core handling, logging, cutting, and short-term storage capabilities;
• staging and dispatch support for field crews and contractors; and
• coordination of permitting, community engagement, and local service providers.
Kenora is strategically located near many of the Companies active and planned exploration properties and
offers access to key transportation routes, supply chains, and support services. Management believes
the establishment of a regional operations hub will improve field efficiency, strengthen project
coordination, and support cost-effective exploration across multiple assets.
Those interested in attending the open house are encouraged to contact:
Doug Bundy
Email: [email protected]
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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Figure 2: New Age Metal’s and MetalQuest Mining Kenora-based field operations office and core facility.
Figure 3: New Age Metal’s and MetalQuest Mining Kenora-based field operations office main entry with
field side by sides
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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Figure 4: New Age Metals and MetalQuest Mining Kenora-based field operations office core cutting
room
Figure 5: New Age Metals and MetalQuest Mining Kenora-based field operations board room office
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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A Strategic Gold Hub
The Kenora Mining District and nearby areas have historically been underexplored but are emerging as
an active exploration and development region, supported in part by improved commodity prices and
renewed industry and investor interest.
The region offers a compelling combination of:
• Established mining infrastructure and highway access
• Proximity to power, workforce, and service centers
• Favorable permitting environment and community relationships
Recent acquisitions and investments within and adjacent to the district, include:
• Accelerating regional consolidation, highlighted by Coeur Mining’s announced acquisition of New
Gold in a ~US$7 billion transaction 1.
• The Cameron Gold Project acquisition, led by Frank Giustra’s Fiore Group and First Mining
Gold Corp., in a transaction valued at approximately CAD $27 million2.
• Growing exploration and development activity by junior, mid-tier, and senior mining companies,
reflecting renewed industry interest in the Kenora and nearby districts
The Company notes growing support for mineral exploration at the provincial, regional, and municipal
levels, including policies and initiatives intended to encourage responsible resource development and
investment.
1 As stated here: Coeur Mining, Inc. (2025). Coeur announces acquisition of New Gold to create a new all-
North American senior precious metals producer. Coeur Mining News Release.
2 As stated here: First Mining Gold Corp. (2025, November 20). First Mining announces new partnership to
advance Cameron Gold Project.
4 Ontario Geological Survey; Bidwell, G.E., 1990, Bulk Till Sampling Program, Quetico (Reconnaissance)
Project.
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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Figure 6: Regional property map highlighting the Kenora District highlighting New Age Metals recent acquisitions
illustrating proximity to Rainy River Mine and Cameron Gold Deposit and nearby towns, cities, infrastructure.
New Age Metals TSX-V: NAM OTCQB: NMTLF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.newagemetals.com
MetalQuest Mining Inc. TSX-V: MQM OTCQB:MQMIF
Field Office: 59 Burtch’s Lane, Rockport, ON, Canada, K0E 1V0 [email protected]
+1.613. 659.2773 www.metalquestmining.com
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Qualified Person
Troy Gallik, P.Geo. (Member ID 3550), a Practising Registrant and Qualified Person (“QP”) as defined by
National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved
the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Gallik is a geological consultant
to New Age Metals Inc. and is not independent of the Company for the purposes of NI 43-101.
The QP has reviewed available assessment files, historical drill logs, geophysical data, government
geological data, and publicly available technical reports relevant to the Company’s newly acquired claims.
The QP has not completed sufficient work to independently verify all historical information referenced
herein, particularly information generated by previous operators. However, the QP considers the historical
information to be relevant and reliable for the purposes of identifying and discussing exploration potential.
About NAM
New Age Metals is a junior mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery,
exploration, and development of critical green metal projects in North America. The Company has three
divisions: a Platinum Group Element division, a Lithium/Rare Metals division, an Antimony-Gold Division
as well as an investment in MetalQuest Mining’s (TSXV:MQM | OTC:MQMIF) high purity Lac Otelnuk
Iron Project.
The PGM Division includes the 100% owned, multi-million-ounce, district-scale River Valley Project,
one of North America’s largest undeveloped Platinum Group Element Projects, situated 100 km by
road east of Sudbury, Ontario. In addition to River Valley, NAM owns 100% of the Genesis PGM-Cu-
Ni Project in Alaska. Most recent PGM announcement: https://newagemetals.com/new-age-metals-
prepares-its-platinum-group-metals-division-to-launch/.
On January 21st 2026, the Company recently expanded its Platinum Group Metals portfolio through the
acquisition of the Northern Shield PGM Project in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region, strengthening its exposure
to district-scale mafic–ultramafic systems prospective for nickel, copper, and platinum group elements.
On February 11, 2026, the Company also acquired the Platreef PGM Project, a platinum group metals–
nickel–copper (PGM–Ni–Cu) exploration property located in northwestern Ontario within the prospective
Lac des Iles Igneous Complex. The Complex hosts Canada’s only primary palladium-producing operation,