Mr. Richard Quesnel reports

NORDIQUE CRITICAL METALS PROVIDES UPDATE ON KWYJIBO RARE EARTH PROJECT

Nordique Critical Metals Inc. (formerly Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc.) has provided an update on its work programs required to acquire and exercise its option to earn an undivided interest of up to 80 per cent in the Kwyjibo rare earth project, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.

Further to the company's news release dated July 2, 2026, following significant enhancements and refinement to address community concerns regarding the project's environmental footprint, the preliminary economic assessment technical report for the project has been submitted to the TSX Venture Exchange. Submission of the report, as well as a financial plan (which has also been submitted to the TSX-V), are conditions to closing set out in the conditional approval letter of the TSX-V. Subject to incorporating any applicable TSX-V feedback, the report is expected to be filed under the company's profile on SEDAR+ in late August, 2026.

The acquisition is more fully described in the company's news releases dated Nov. 18, 2025, and Feb. 5, 2026, copies of which are available under Nordique's s profile on SEDAR+.

About Nordique Critical Metals Inc.

Nordique is a Canadian junior mining exploration company trading under the symbol NQC on the TSX Venture Exchange, Z36 on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and JORFF on the OTCQB Venture Market. The company is focused on the exploration and development of critical mineral projects in stable jurisdictions. The company is committed to supporting the energy transition through the responsible development of critical mineral supply chains.

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