Primary Hydrogen Provides Wicheeda North Permitting Update and Announces Corporate Change

Core Viewpoint - Primary Hydrogen Corp. is advancing its permitting activities for the Wicheeda North REE project in British Columbia and has announced a corporate change regarding its Vice President of Exploration [1][3]. Permitting Update - The Company submitted its Notice of Work application for Wicheeda North on August 1, 2025, which is currently in the consultation process with First Nations as per British Columbia regulations. The completion of this process is anticipated in early Q1 2026 [2]. - Following the necessary approvals, the Company plans to engage drilling contractors to execute a maiden drill program at the project [2]. Project Significance - Wicheeda North is viewed as a significant opportunity for the Company to engage in the growing rare earth element sector, particularly due to its proximity to Defense Metals' advanced Wicheeda deposit, which has a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and Indicated Resource of 29.3 million tonnes grading 2.27% Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) [3][5]. - Historical exploration has identified multiple geophysical and geochemical targets at Wicheeda North, which supports the exploration strategy based on the latest interpretations of REE mineralization [6]. Corporate Change - The Company announced the departure of Peter Lauder, P.Geo., from his role as Vice President, Exploration, acknowledging his contributions to the Company's exploration initiatives [3]. - The Company will utilize internal resources and qualified third-party contractors for the upcoming drill program at Wicheeda North [3]. Project Overview - The Wicheeda North Project consists of nine contiguous mineral claims covering 2,138 hectares (21.1 km²) located in the northern Cariboo Mining Division, British Columbia, within a region known for REE mineralization [4]. - The project is situated approximately 5 km northwest of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit, which has significant resources [5].