Purecore Metals Inc. Announces Listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange Under the Symbol “PURE”

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Purecore Metals Inc. Announces Listing on the Canadian

Securities Exchange Under the Symbol “PURE”

Common shares to begin trading on May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE)

(“Purecore” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its common shares have been

approved for listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) and will commence trading

under the ticker symbol “PURE” on May 15, 2026. The listing follows the Company’s completion

of its final prospectus and conversion of previously issued special warrants into freely tradeable

common shares.

Highlights

• Common shares begin trading on the CSE under the symbol “PURE” on May 15, 2026

• Purecore is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the

energy, technology, and defense sectors

• Initial land position established in British Columbia, one of the world’s premier mining

jurisdictions

• Listing provides a public platform to advance an acquisition and exploration-driven growth

strategy

Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of Purecore, commented: “This listing marks an

important milestone for our company and the beginning of an exciting new phase of growth. Our

objective is to build a premier exploration company focused on strategic materials that are

increasingly essential to global infrastructure, electrification, advanced technologies, and supply

security. As a public company, we believe we are well positioned to increase our visibility, broaden

our shareholder base, and create meaningful long-term value as we advance our corporate and

exploration strategy.”

The Purecore Strategy

Purecore is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing the materials that power

modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The Company is building a critical minerals

portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology, and defense sectors, with

a strategy centered on high-impact opportunities and disciplined execution.

The Company’s approach is to identify and advance properties in premier jurisdictions where the

geological setting, infrastructure, and regulatory environment create the conditions for efficient,

responsible exploration.

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A Critical Moment for Critical Minerals

The global demand for critical minerals continues to increase. Electrification, artificial intelligence

infrastructure, clean energy systems, and defense modernization are collectively driving structural

demand for materials that current supply chains are struggling to meet.

Purecore’s listing comes at a moment when junior exploration companies with the right assets,

the right jurisdictions, and the right teams are uniquely positioned to capture the attention of a

market searching for credible new supply.

Listing Mechanics

The listing has been completed by way of prospectus qualification of common shares underlying

previously issued special warrants, which have been automatically exercised without further

payment by holders. No additional proceeds were raised pursuant to the prospectus. Upon listing,

the Company has 13,605,047 common shares issued and outstanding (post automatic exercise

of the 2,296,800 special warrants).

The prospectus is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and

on the CSE website at www.thecse.com. Access to the prospectus, and any amendment thereto,

is provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to

a prospectus and any amendment thereto. An electronic or paper copy of the final prospectus

and any amendment may be obtained, without charge, from the Company at

[email protected] by providing the contact with an email address or address, as

applicable.

Issuance of RSUs and Stock Options

The Company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 700,000 stock options (the

“Options”) and 1,500,000 restricted share units (the “RSUs”) to certain directors, management,

and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's 2026 Omnibus Equity Incentive

Compensation Plan. The Options are exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company

at a price of $0.25 per share, vest in full four months from the date of grant, and expire three years

from the date of grant. The RSUs vest in full four months from the date of grant.

About Purecore Metals Inc.

Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on

advancing the materials that power modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The

Company is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy,

technology, and defense sectors, with a strategy centered on high -impact opportunities and

disciplined execution.

Contact Us

For further information, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Company’s website at

www.purecoremetals.com, contact the Company by email at [email protected], or

by phone at 1.877.844.4661.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of

PURECORE METALS INC.

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Peter Berdusco

President

Chief Executive Officer

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian

securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the

anticipated date for the commencement of trading of the Company’s common shares on the CSE; the

Company's intention to build a critical minerals portfolio; the Company's intention to advance an acquisition

and exploration-driven growth strategy; the Company's goal to become a premier explorer of strategic

materials; planned exploration and acquisition activity; anticipated timelines; and business objectives. Such

statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known

and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including fluctuations

in commodity prices, results of exploration, availability of capital, and general market conditions. The

Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by

applicable law.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider accepts responsibility for

the adequacy or accuracy of this release.