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(CSE: CMT) (OTCQB: CMTNF) (FWB: 7KO)

Cullinan Metals Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer

Vancouver, British Columbia, January 6, 2026 - Cullinan Metals Corp. (CSE: CMT) (OTCQB: CMTNF) (the "Company" or "Cullinan") announces that John Bean has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective December 31, 2025. The Company thanks Mr. Bean for his contributions and service and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

The Company further announces that Marc Enright-Morin, Chief Executive Officer, has assumed the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, and will serve in this capacity until a permanent replacement is appointed.

On Behalf of the Board,

CULLINAN METALS CORP.

Marc Enright-Morin

CEO, Director

(604) 428-7050

About Cullinan Metals Corp.

Cullinan Metals Corp. is a Canadian mining and exploration company focused on the evaluation and potential development of energy metals. The Company is actively reviewing and pursuing opportunities in key energy resources, including copper, graphite, and lithium, in select jurisdictions worldwide.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding management plans, future operations, and the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated due to various risks and uncertainties, including those disclosed in the Company's management's discussion and analysis and other disclosure documents available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Canadian Securities Exchange website at www.thecse.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities laws.