Mr. Chris Bakker reports

AVANTI HELIUM IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF CLARK SCHOW TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Avanti Helium Corp. has appointed Clark Schow to its board of directors as an independent member, effective immediately.

Mr. Schow brings a wealth of experience to the board. He is the founder and director of legal services at EXG Legal, a Calgary-based law firm specializing in general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, real estate, and banking and finance.

Prior to founding EXG Legal, Mr. Schow was a key member of the energy and infrastructure practice group at a national law firm in Calgary, and served as in-house counsel for one of Canada's largest integrated oil and gas companies. His extensive experience in the energy sector includes international project development, drafting and negotiating asset purchase and sale agreements, handling conventional and offshore oil and gas transactions, conducting large-scale due diligence reviews, and managing day-to-day commercial matters.

In addition to his professional work, Mr. Schow is an executive member of the Calgary Minor Basketball Association. He holds a bachelor of laws and a bachelor of commerce from the University of Alberta.

"We are very pleased to welcome Clark to the Avanti board," commented Chris Bakker, chief executive officer. "Clark brings with him a wealth of legal and business experience, and his insights and advice will be quite valuable."

Resignation of director

The company also announces the resignation of Mike Leo from the board of directors. It extends its sincere thanks to Mr. Leo for his service and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.

With the appointment of Mr. Schow, the board now consists of:

• Brad Krizan: independent, audit chair;
• Mr. Schow: independent, audit committee;
• Genga Nadaraju: audit committee;
• Mr. Bakker: president and chief executive officer.

Stock options

The company has granted 150,000 stock options to certain directors and officers. The options are exercisable at a price of 30 cents, with a five-year term, and may be subject to specific vesting provisions as determined by the board of directors.

About Avanti Helium Corp.

Avanti Helium is focused on the exploration, development and production of helium across Western Canada and the United States. Avanti Helium's professional oil and gas exploration and production team is actively targeting helium trapped in structures to help meet the increasing global demand for an irreplaceable and scarce element critical to advanced technology, medical and space exploration industries.

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