WEST Vault Announces That Ibn Engagement Did Not Proceed
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News Release
No. 162-2026
March 19, 2026
WEST VAULT ANNOUNCES THAT IBN ENGAGEMENT DID NOT PROCEED
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, March 19, 2026 – West Vault Mining Inc. ( TSXV:WVM,
OTCQX:WVMDF) ( “West Vault” or the “ Company”) announces that an agreement with
InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN), as referenced in the Company’s news release dated September 29 ,
2025, did not proceed, and has been effectively terminated.
The agreement contemplated the provision of investor awareness and communications services by
IBN. The engagement did not proceed by mutual consent. There was no disagreement that existed
with IBN at the time of this mutual decision and WVM confirms the departure was not due to disputes
regarding operations, policies, or practices of IBN. IBN has reimbursed the Company in full for a US
$21,000 cash retainer.
About West Vault Mining Inc.
West Vault is committed to maximizing shareholder value through its low-risk gold-in-ground strategy.
The Company’s business model involves acquiring, advancing, holding, and selling high-quality
development gold projects in the best jurisdictions.
On behalf of the Board of West Vault Mining Inc.
Frank Hallam
Chief Financial Officer
For further information please see the Company’s website at www.westvaultmining.com or contact us
by email at [email protected]
Investor Relations:
Sandy McVey, Chief Executive Officer
+1 (778) 388 2464 / [email protected]
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