Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 24, 2026) - Krait Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: KRIT) (the "Company" or "Krait") is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of Independent Trading Group ("ITG") to provide market-making services in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") policies. ITG will trade shares of the Company on the CSE and all other trading venues with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the Company's common shares.

The agreement is for an initial term of one month and will renew for additional one-month terms unless terminated. In consideration for the Services performed under the agreement, the Company shall pay the ITG a service fee in the amount of $6,000 per month plus all applicable taxes. The agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days' notice. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation. ITG and the Company are unrelated and unaffiliated entities and at the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the Company.

Independent Trading Group (ITG), Inc. is located at 33 Yonge Street, Suite 420, Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1G4, and may be contacted at 416-583-2194 or info@itg84.com.

About Independent Trading Group

Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc. is a Toronto-based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in market making, liquidity provision, agency execution, ultra-low latency connectivity, and bespoke algorithmic trading solutions. Established in 1992, with a focus on market structure, execution and trading, ITG has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high-quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

Media and Communications Agreement

The Company has also entered into a services agreement with Mining Investor Resources Media Ltd. ("MiningIR") to provide investor awareness, media and communications services to the Company.

The Company confirms that the services to be provided by MiningIR, including the production and dissemination of editorial content, management video interviews and other media content to an investor audience through MiningIR's financial media platforms and distribution network, constitute "Investor Relations Activities" and "Promotional Activity" within the meaning of the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") Policy 7 - Investor Relations, Promotional Activity, and Other Significant Transactions ("Policy 7").

Under the terms of the agreement, MiningIR will provide investor relations and promotional services for a 12-month term commencing on August 15, 2026, and ending on August 14, 2027. The Company will pay MiningIR a total cash fee of $48,000 for the term. The compensation does not include any securities, options or other performance-based consideration.

MiningIR will distribute investor-awareness content through its digital media platforms. Jamie Hyland is the representative responsible for providing services to the Company and may be contacted at +1 (604) 442-2425 or info@miningir.com. MiningIR and the Company are arm's-length parties.

To the knowledge of the Company, MiningIR, Jamie Hyland, and MiningIR's principals and affiliates do not directly or indirectly own any securities of the Company and have no present intention of acquiring any securities of the Company. MiningIR is a privately held European media and communications company with an office located at 1100 - 1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 3V6, Canada.

About Krait Critical Minerals Corp.

Krait Critical Minerals Corp. is a Canadian junior mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and advancing prospective mineral properties in established North American mining jurisdictions. The Company's strategy is to combine disciplined project evaluation, modern exploration technologies and responsible field programs to identify and advance high-quality exploration opportunities with the potential to create long-term shareholder value.

Krait's flagship asset is the Goldbar Spider Lake Project in Ontario's Thunder Bay Mining Division, approximately 20 kilometres east of Terrace Bay and 30 kilometres west-northwest of Marathon. The 3,636-hectare (approximately 8,985-acre) property comprises 148 mining claims and 171 claim units, and Krait has an option to earn a 100% interest, subject to a 3% net smelter return royalty. Located within the western Schreiber-Hemlo Greenstone Belt, the project benefits from year-round access via Highway 17, nearby rail and power infrastructure, and proximity to established mining communities and service providers.

Investors are encouraged to visit Krait's new corporate website at www.kraitminerals.com to learn more about the Company, its Goldbar Spider Lake Project, management team, corporate strategy and latest news.

All Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the Company on LinkedIn , X.com, Facebook, and Instagram.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Oscar Mendoza
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "proposes," "estimates," "may," "will," "could," "should," "potential," "targets" and similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections as of the date of this news release. These assumptions include, without limitation, the availability of personnel, equipment, services, permits and financing on acceptable terms; the ability of the Company and its service providers to perform their respective obligations; the absence of material disruptions to the Company's operations and exploration activities; and the continuation of prevailing commodity prices, financial-market conditions and regulatory requirements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks and uncertainties include operational and technical difficulties; changes to business or exploration plans; the availability and cost of contractors, equipment and qualified personnel; adverse weather or site conditions; permitting and regulatory risks; fluctuations in commodity prices and financial markets; the speculative nature of mineral exploration; the Company's ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all; and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry. Additional risk factors are described in the Company's continuous disclosure filings available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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