Mr. Peter Berdusco reports

COMMON SHARES TO BEGIN TRADING ON MAY 15, 2026

Purecore Metals Inc.'s common shares have been approved for listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) and will commence trading under the ticker symbol PURE on May 15, 2026. The listing follows the company's completion of its final prospectus and conversion of previously issued special warrants into freely tradeable common shares.

Highlights

• Common shares begin trading on the CSE under the symbol PURE on May 15, 2026.

• Purecore is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology and defence sectors.

• Initial land position established in British Columbia, one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions.

• Listing provides a public platform to advance an acquisition and exploration-driven growth strategy.

Peter Berdusco, president and chief executive officer of Purecore, commented: "This listing marks an important milestone for our company and the beginning of an exciting new phase of growth. Our objective is to build a premier exploration company focused on strategic materials that are increasingly essential to global infrastructure, electrification, advanced technologies and supply security. As a public company, we believe we are well positioned to increase our visibility, broaden our shareholder base and create meaningful long-term value as we advance our corporate and exploration strategy."

The Purecore strategy

Purecore is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing the materials that power modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The company is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology and defence sectors, with a strategy centered on high-impact opportunities and disciplined execution.

The company's approach is to identify and advance properties in premier jurisdictions where the geological setting, infrastructure and regulatory environment create the conditions for efficient, responsible exploration.

Purecore's listing comes at a moment when junior exploration companies with the right assets, the right jurisdictions and the right teams are uniquely positioned to capture the attention of a market searching for credible new supply.

Listing mechanics

The listing has been completed by way of prospectus qualification of common shares underlying previously issued special warrants, which have been automatically exercised without further payment by holders. No additional proceeds were raised pursuant to the prospectus. Upon listing, the company has 13,605,047 common shares issued and outstanding (postautomatic exercise of the 2,296,800 special warrants).

The prospectus is available under the company's profile on SEDAR+ and on the CSE website. Access to the prospectus and any amendment thereto, is provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a prospectus and any amendment thereto. An electronic or paper copy of the final prospectus and any amendment may be obtained, without charge, from the company at investors@purecoremetals.com by providing the contact with an email address or address, as applicable.

Issuance of RSUs and stock options

The company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 700,000 stock options and 1.5 million restricted share units to certain directors, management and consultants of the company pursuant to the company's 2026 omnibus equity incentive compensation plan. The options are exercisable to acquire one common share of the company at a price of 25 cents per share, vest in full four months from the date of grant and expire three years from the date of grant. The RSUs vest in full four months from the date of grant.

About Purecore Metals Inc.

Purecore Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the materials that power modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The company is building a critical minerals portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology and defense sectors, with a strategy centered on high-impact opportunities and disciplined execution.

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