CAT Strategic Metals Corporation has finalized its transaction under the January 13, 2026 MOU, securing the exclusive right to earn a majority interest in a district-scale rare earth elements exploration project in Quebec. To satisfy the earn-in terms, the company issued 33 million common shares at a deemed price of C$0.015 each. All shares are subject to a four-month plus one day statutory hold period and carry the Canadian Securities Exchange’s mandated resale restriction legend, ensuring trading remains prohibited until the hold period expires.

Effective January 29, 2026, CAT Strategic has appointed Christopher Malone as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary. Malone brings over 43 years of North American finance and IT systems experience, holds CPA, CMA designations and a B.A. in Commerce and Economics from the University of Western Ontario. He is founding director of PrOasis, has served as CFO for multiple public and private companies, and sits on several boards. He replaces Steven Cozine, who will remain on the board as a director.