Mr. Reagan Glazier reports

NEOTECH METALS CORP. COMMENCES DRILLING AT HECLA-KILMER, APPOINTS JUSTIN DALEY, MSC, P.GEO AS TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Neotech Metals Corp. has received its exploration permit and has commenced drilling operations at its 100-per-cent wholly owned Hecla-Kilmer property. The company is also pleased to welcome Justin Daley as an adviser to the board.

The 5,000-metre drilling campaign will target peripheral zones to the northeast and southeast, in addition to extensional drilling around the Pike zone, with the goal of establishing a maiden resource estimate.

Justin Daley, chief executive officer and president of VR Resources, has managed multiple drill programs at Neotech's Hecla-Kilmer rare-earth element project in Northern Ontario and brings extensive experience in the geology, geophysics and geochemistry of rare-earth element and niobium systems.

"We're fortunate to have Mr. Daley join our team as his knowledge and experience will provide invaluable insight as we explore and advance this project," Reagan Glazier, chief executive officer, commented: "We're also thrilled to be exploring at Hecla-Kilmer, which is located within the traditional territory of the Moose Cree First Nations, Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Metis Nation of Ontario."

As part of his compensation, Neotech will grant Mr. Daley 50,000 stock options, exercisable at a price of 30 cents for a three-year term.

About the Neotech Metals Corp.

Neotech Metals is a mineral exploration company dedicated to discovering and developing valuable mineral resources within promising jurisdictions around the world. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, Neotech is positioned to make a positive impact while maximizing the potential of its exploration properties.

The company has a diversified portfolio including its new flagship project, Hecla-Kilmer, located 20 kilometres from the Otter Rapids 180-megawatt hydroelectric power generation station and active Ontario Northway railway. Hecla-Kilmer was recently acquired in July, 2024. The company also wholly owns its TREO and Foothills projects located in British Columbia.

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