Mr. William Wulftange reports

BARKSDALE ANNOUNCES STOCK OPTION GRANTS

Barksdale Resources Corp. has granted stock options to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the company to acquire an aggregate of 4.85 million common shares in the capital of the company, pursuant to the company's stock option plan. The stock options are each convertible into a common share at an exercise price of 12 cents until Jan. 22, 2029.

William Wulftange, president and chief executive officer, stated: "I am truly proud and thankful for all the hard work, long hours and dedication our employees, management and board have put in over the past year. Their commitment to Barksdale, the work done to secure 51-per-cent ownership of the Sunnyside property, was unparalleled. The option grants are all well deserved and demonstrate our appreciation for a job well done."

About Barksdale Resources Corp.

At Barksdale, the company's mission is to drive long-term shareholder value through the strategic acquisition, exploration and advancement of high-quality critical, base and precious metal projects across the Americas.

Barksdale is focused on the metals essential to the global energy transition and modern infrastructure, particularly copper, zinc and other critical minerals at a time when secure, domestic and regional sources are more important than ever.

With a sharp focus on critical metals and a commitment to responsible growth, Barksdale is positioned to play a key role in meeting tomorrow's resource needs.

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