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Huntsville, ON – TheNewswire - April 2 nd , 2026 – Steadright Critical Minerals Inc. ( CSE: SCM ) (“ Steadright ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2026 they have engaged Axiom Exploration Group Ltd. (“ Axiom ”), a global leader in integrated geoscience solutions, to support the rapid advancement of its diversified portfolio of high-potential critical mineral projects in Morocco.

Axiom Group will work closely with Steadright’s technical advisors and in-country team to provide tailored expertise across exploration program design and management, advanced geophysical surveys (airborne and ground), multispectral satellite analysis, geological field services, data integration, predictive analytics, and technical reporting. These services will deliver high-resolution datasets, refined target generation, structural interpretation, and de-risked decision-making to fast-track Steadright’s path toward resource development.

Steadright’s portfolio includes several strategic assets with strong near-term potential:

• The fully permitted historic Goundafa polymetallic mine (copper-lead-zinc-silver-gold) in Morocco, offering immediate opportunities for stockpile processing and cash flow.  

• The Copper Valley copper-lead-silver project in a proven mining district.  

• The TitanBeach titanium heavy mineral sands project along Morocco’s Atlantic coast.  

• Additional Moroccan assets through the licensed SilverLine Mining Sarl LOI (and the RAM Ni-Cu-Co-PGE project in Quebec’s Côte-Nord region, Canada).  

“Axiom Group’s capabilities align perfectly with our strategy of progressing our properties in the shortest possible timeframe,” said Matt Lewis, CEO of Steadright Critical Minerals. “By leveraging Axiom’s professionalism and skills - and network of partners - we will enhance our understanding of mineralization controls, optimize exploration programs, and accelerate development across our growing portfolio of assets.”

The engagement underscores Steadright’s commitment to applying advanced geoscience methods to deliver measurable value, reduce exploration timelines, and position the Company for near-term success in the critical minerals sector.

About Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Steadright Critical Minerals  is a mineral exploration company established in 2019. Steadright has been focused since late spring 2025 on finding exploration and historical mining projects that can be brought into production within the Moroccan critical mineral space. Steadright currently has exposure through a Moroccan entity known as NSM Capital Sarl, with over 192 sq KMs of mineral exploration claims called the TitanBeach Titanium Project, and found in the Southern Provinces of Morocco. Steadright also has signed a Binding MOU for the historic Goundafa Mine within the Kingdom of Morocco, has acquired the Copper Valley historic copper-lead-silver project and has an LOI with SilverLine Mining Sarl.

About Axiom Group
Axiom Group is a global provider of integrated geoscience that enable faster, more confident decisions for critical and industrial mineral resource development. Through leading technical expertise, advanced analytics, and innovative workflows, Axiom leads the way in delivering groundbreaking solutions that foster sustainable development across the globe. Learn more at axiomex.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For further information, please contact:

Matt Lewis

CEO & Director

Steadright Critical Minerals Inc.

Email:  enquires@steadright.ca

Website and Investor Presentation:  www.steadright.ca

Phone: 1-905-410-0587

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) 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.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, ‎uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or ‎achievements of Steadright to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward- ‎looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: there is no ‎certainty that the ongoing programs will result in significant or successful ‎exploration and ‎development of Steadright ’ s properties; uncertainty as to ‎the actual results of exploration and ‎development or operational activities; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of ‎future financing on ‎acceptable terms; uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals; ‎general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; capital market conditions ‎and market prices for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration company securities; ‎commodity prices; the actual results of current exploration and development or operational activities; ‎competition; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks ‎inherent in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory ‎approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation or income tax legislation, affecting ‎Steadright; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or loss of key ‎individuals.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the ‎securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United ‎States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " U.S. Securities Act ") or any state securities laws and ‎may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons ‎unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, unless an ‎exemption from such registration is available. ‎

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