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Maximus Metals Inc. Announces Change in Directors

June 1, 2026 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Maximus Metals Inc. (CSE: MM) (the "Company") announces that, effective May 25, 2026, Gianluca Iacono has been appointed as a director of the Company, replacing Ash Misquith, who has resigned as a director of the Company to pursue other opportunities.

Gianluca Iacono has over fifteen years of experience in the mining sector and currently serves as Vice President of Investor Relations at Denarius Metals Corp. Throughout his career, he has developed and advanced resource projects across Europe and Latin America. He previously worked on multiple projects in Colombia, including with NG Energy International Corp., where he acted as a liaison between the company and surrounding local communities, helping to build strong stakeholder relationships and support project development. More recently, he has worked closely with institutions across the European Union to advance the strategic importance of critical mineral projects, including contributing to the recognition of the Aguablanca Mine as a strategic project under Europe's critical raw materials framework.

The Company would like to thank Mr. Misquith for his contributions to the Company and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

About Maximus Metals Inc.

Maximus Metals is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of resource properties. The Company holds the option to earn a 100% interest, subject to a net smelter royalty, in the Gaspard Gold-Silver Property, located in central British Columbia.

For further information please contact:

Nader Vatanchi

Chief Executive Officer

e: nadervatanchi@hotmail.com p: 778-881-4631

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed this press release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.