Monday, September 14, 2026
MiningNewsTerminal
Monday, September 14, 2026 Admin

NATO.CN ·

North Atlantic Titanium Announces Strategic Portfolio Realignment

North Atlantic Titanium Corp.

North Atlantic Titanium Corp. Announces Strategic Portfolio Realignment

Vancouver, British Columbia – July 17, 2026 – North Atlantic Titanium Corp. (CSE: NATO)

(OTCQB: NATQ.F) (FSE: Y33) (“North Atlantic Titanium” or the “Company”) announces that it is

transitioning away from its Chinese mining interests as part of a broader strategic realignment

toward its core North American titanium portfolio. Recent regulatory updates within China’s

mining sector have prompted NATO to reassess where its capital and management resources can

be most effectively deployed.

Following this review, the Company has determined that its long-term objectives are best served by

concentrating on the advancement of its North American titanium and other mineral assets—

projects that offer strong alignment with NATO’s strategic priorities, operational strengths, and the

growing market demand for critical minerals sourced from stable jurisdictions.

As a result of this review, on July 17, 2026, the Company entered into an arm’s length equity transfer

agreement with Qu Jiangeng (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which NATO agreed to sell, assign and

transfer all of its right, title and interest in its Chinese subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”). The transfer

includes all of the Subsidiary’s assets, property rights, contractual rights, interests, obligations and

liabilities, free and clear of any retained interest by NATO, including its equity interest in the

Wulonggou Gold Mine, the Xiao Wa Gou (XWG) mining property, and the LMM property located in

Henan Province (collectively, the “Mineral Properties”), subject to the terms of the agreement.

Under the agreement, the Purchaser will acquire the Subsidiary for nominal consideration of $1.00

and will assume all past, present and future responsibilities and obligations relating to the

Subsidiary. NATO will pay the Subsidiary a one‑time amount of $80,000 by July 20, 2026, in

consideration for the Purchaser assuming all responsibilities and obligations of the Company

related to the Subsidiary. Completion of the transfer remains subject to receipt of all required

regulatory approvals from the People’s Republic of China. If such approvals are not obtained within

45 business days following payment of the applicable funds—on or about August 27, 2026—the

Purchaser will be required to pay NATO $160,000 in accordance with the agreement. Upon

completion, NATO will cease to hold any interest in the Subsidiary or the Mineral Properties.

Strategic Rationale for Portfolio Realignment

• Optimizing project focus: NATO aims to direct its limited capital toward jurisdictions that

best support efficient development and long-term planning.

• Strengthening core strategy: Concentrating on North American titanium assets allows the

Company to deepen its focus on a commodity central to its identity and growth plans.

• Benefits of the transition: Exiting China enables NATO to:

o focus management attention on its core titanium strategy;

o streamline its corporate structure;

o enhance capital allocation discipline;

o reduce exposure to multi-jurisdictional complexity;

o align with investors who increasingly favour critical mineral projects in stable

regulatory environments.

NATO believes this strategic shift will simplify its business, sharpen operational focus, and position

the Company to accelerate development of its titanium and other mineral assets in North

America—supporting long-term value creation for shareholders.

About North Atlantic Titanium Corp.

North Atlantic Titanium Corp. is focused on developing the Everett titanium -vanadium project in

Québec, targeting the production of high -quality titanium feedstocks with potential value -added

vanadium and phosphate coproducts. The Company also holds a 100 -per-cent interest in the

Sleeping Giant South project, located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, approximately 75 kilometres

south of Matagami, Que.

For more information, please visit our website at www.natitanium.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dwayne Yaretz, CEO

North Atlantic Titanium Corp.

Phone: 778-709-3398

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.natitanium.com

Neither the Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Exchange) accepts

responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains certain statements which constitute forward -looking statements or information under

applicable Canadian securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous known and unknown risks,

uncertainties and other fac tors, some of which are beyond North Atlantic Titanium’s control, which could cause actual

results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks

and uncertainties include general economic and capital markets condi tions, as well as stock market volatility. Although

North Atlantic Titanium believes that the forward -looking statements in this news release are reasonable, they are based

on factors and assumptions, based on currently available information, concerning future events, whic h may prove to be

inaccurate. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, as no assurance

can be provided as to future plans, operations, results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward -looking statements

contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and, except as required by applicable law, North

Atlantic Titanium does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the forward -looking statements,

whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities

Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S.

persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release does

not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities.