Mr. Nolan Peterson reports

ATLAS SALT RECEIVES LETTER OF INTEREST FROM EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA UP TO C$150M FOR THE GREAT ATLANTIC SALT PROJECT FINANCING

Atlas Salt Inc. has received a letter of interest from Export Development Canada (EDC) stating its interest in providing long-term debt financing of up to $150-million, as mandated lead arranger, for the Great Atlantic salt project, located near St. George's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The letter of interest marks an important milestone in the company's project financing process, which continues to advance with the support of the company's financial adviser, Endeavour Financial.

Summary of key points

• Atlas Salt has received a letter of interest from EDC earmarking potential financing up to $150-million for the Great Atlantic salt project.
• The letter of interest supports EDC's advancement of due diligence on the project as a prospective participant in the project's senior debt financing process, led by Endeavour Financial.
• The milestone builds on the company's previously disclosed engagement with export credit agencies and is a confirmation of the interest from the global financing community.

Nolan Peterson, president and chief executive officer of Atlas Salt, commented: "EDC's letter of interest, for up to $150-million of senior debt financing is an important endorsement of the Great Atlantic salt project and the fundamentals set out in our updated feasibility study. Export credit agencies apply rigorous, disciplined diligence and their engagement at this stage reflects the strength and strategic significance of a long-life, Canadian industrial-salt asset. This key derisking event is one part of a broader financing process that is progressing across multiple counterparties and jurisdictions, and we look forward to advancing that process in a diligent manner alongside our adviser, Endeavour Financial."

Export Development Canada letter of interest

The letter of interest confirms EDC's interest in evaluating potential financing for the project and its intention to advance due diligence in cooperation with the company and its advisers, with the objective of providing up to $150-million in secured debt funding. EDC is Canada's export credit agency, providing financing, insurance and knowledge to support Canadian companies, and projects with international trade and export potential. The letter of interest is non-binding, does not constitute a commitment to provide financing, and any participation by EDC would remain subject to the completion of its due diligence process, credit approval and the negotiation of definitive agreements.

Project financing process

Atlas Salt continues to advance project financing for the Great Atlantic salt project with the support of its financial adviser, Endeavour Financial. As previously disclosed, the company is pursuing approximately $350-million to $400-million of senior secured debt, anchored by the updated feasibility study (UFS) released on Sept. 30, 2025. The UFS delivered an after-tax NPV (net present value) of $920-million, a post-tax IRR (internal rate of return) of 21.3 per cent, a 4.2-year payback at a steady-state production rate of 4.0 million tonnes per annum, and approximately $188-million in after-tax free cash flow over a 25-year mine life.

The company has received indications of interest from prospective lenders, vendor-financing counterparties and strategic financing partners across multiple jurisdictions, and continues to engage with export credit agencies as part of a structured, competitive financing process. Interested parties are working within the company's established due diligence process. All discussions remain non-binding, and there can be no assurance that any financing will be completed on the terms contemplated, or at all. The company will provide further updates as material developments occur.

About Atlas Salt Inc.

Atlas Salt is developing North America's next salt mine and is committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the company is poised to make significant contributions to the North American salt market while upholding its values of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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