Vancouver, British Columbia – March 24, 2026 - TheNewswire – Global Battery Metals Ltd. (the “Company” or “GBML”) (TSXV: GBML; OTCQB: REZZF; Frankfurt: REZ0), an international critical mineral exploration company focused on growth-oriented lithium, copper and battery metal projects, announces that, effective March 20, 2026 (the “Grant Date”), it has granted stock options (“Options”) to certain directors, officers, and consultants of the Company to acquire an aggregate of 830,000 common shares of ...

Core Viewpoint - Kodiak Copper Corp. has announced the annual grant of stock options to its officers, employees, directors, advisors, and consultants, which is part of the company's shareholder-approved stock option plan [1]. Group 1: Stock Options Grant - The company granted a total of 2,044,000 stock options exercisable at C$0.92 per share for a period of five years, with 1/3 vesting immediately and 1/3 vesting each subsequent year [2]. - An additional 25,000 options were granted to a consultant, also exercisable at C$0.92 per share, vesting in four equal installments over 12 months [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Kodiak Copper Corp. is focused on advancing its copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA, with significant mineral discoveries indicating potential for large-scale deposits [2]. - The company's most advanced asset is the 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project located in the Quesnel Terrane of British Columbia, which is known for its established mining infrastructure [2]. - The initial Mineral Resource Estimate published in 2025 highlights seven substantial deposits at the MPD project, all of which remain open for expansion, indicating ongoing exploration potential [2]. Group 3: Leadership and Affiliations - The founder and Chairman of Kodiak is Chris Taylor, recognized for his success in gold discovery with Great Bear Resources [3]. - Kodiak is part of the Discovery Group, led by John Robins, a prominent figure in the Canadian mining industry [3].

Group 1 - TAG Oil Ltd. granted a total of 11,850,000 stock options at a price of C$0.10 per common share to directors, officers, and personnel, with a term of five years and vesting over two years [1][2] - The stock options are part of the company's long-term incentive program aimed at aligning the interests of management with those of shareholders and supporting operational and strategic objectives in Egypt [2] - TAG Oil is a Canadian-based international oil and gas exploration company focusing on operations in the Middle East and North Africa [3]

Core Insights - King Copper Discovery Corp has announced key additions to its technical team to advance the Colquemayo Project in Peru and will participate in the upcoming PDAC conference in Toronto [1][6] Technical Team Additions - Mr. Fabio Cuoco has been appointed as Project Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration, particularly in copper and porphyry copper systems, with a background at Rio Tinto and Vale Exploration Peru [2][9] - Mr. Javier Escudero has been appointed as Senior Advisor for Corporate and Social Affairs, with extensive experience in sustainable mining and community relations, having held key roles at Hudbay Peru S.A.C. and other global firms [4][5][9] PDAC Conference Participation - King Copper will participate in the 2026 PDAC Core Shack at Booth 3116A on March 1 and 2, showcasing drill core from a recent reinterpretation of approximately 20,000 meters of historical core in preparation for a fully financed 35,000-meter drill program [6][9] Project Overview - The Colquemayo Project covers 6,600 hectares with copper-gold-silver mineralization in high-sulphidation epithermal systems, featuring intense hydrothermal alteration mapped over an area of 12 km by 3 km [7] - Historic drill results include an intersection of 237.3 meters returning 2.4% copper, 0.08 grams per tonne gold, and 10 grams per tonne silver, with notable segments of 161.2 meters at 3.4% copper and 31.3 meters at 14.8% copper [10][8] Stock Options and RSUs - The Company's Board of Directors has approved the grant of 250,000 stock options at a price of $1.10 per common share for five years and 450,000 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) with a two-year vesting period [11]

Core Viewpoint - WestKam Gold Corp. has negotiated debt settlements totaling $260,000, proposing to issue 2,476,189 common shares at a deemed price of $0.105 per share, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance [1] Group 1: Debt Settlements - The company will settle $260,000 in debt by issuing 2,476,189 common shares at a price of $0.105 per share [1] - Directors and officers will receive 2,333,332 shares in exchange for settling $245,000 of debt, constituting a related party transaction [2] - The participation of directors and officers is expected to be exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 [2] Group 2: Stock Options - The company has granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, and certain consultants to purchase up to 1,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.105 per share, exercisable for 5 years [3] - The options and any shares issuable are subject to a TSXV hold period expiring June 20, 2026 [3] Group 3: Company Overview - WestKam Gold Corp. focuses on acquiring and developing mineral properties in Western Canada with strong potential for significant resources [4]

Core Viewpoint - Orestone Mining Corp. has granted incentive stock options to its officers, directors, advisors, and consultants, allowing them to purchase a total of 3,935,000 common shares at a price of $0.15 per share for five years, subject to regulatory approval [1]. Group 1: Stock Options - The stock options will vest in increments of 25% on the date of grant and subsequently on the three, six, and nine-month anniversaries [1]. - The options are part of the Company's Stock Option Plan, which was approved by shareholders on December 11, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Orestone Mining Corp. is a Canadian-based company with a well-funded status and an experienced management team in the mining sector [3]. - The company’s property portfolio includes projects in Canada and Argentina, focusing on gold, silver, and copper [3]. - The near-term objective is to define an oxide gold deposit at the Francisca Gold-Silver Project in Salta, Argentina, which is intended to be mined using open pit methods [3]. - The Captain Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia, Canada, is 100% owned by the company and features a large gold-dominant porphyry system with 79 permitted drill locations [3]. - Both projects are accessible by road and suitable for year-round exploration [3].

Company Overview - KO Gold Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company listed on the CSE under the ticker "KOG" [2] - The company's strategy focuses on acquiring and exploring highly prospective gold properties within the Otago Gold District in New Zealand [2] - KO Gold currently holds four 100%-owned prospecting and exploration permits in the Otago Gold District, covering a total land area of 400 km² [2] - The Smylers, Hyde, and Glenpark exploration permits are located adjacent to OceanaGold's Macraes Gold Mine, while the Carrick EP hosts the historic Carrick Goldfield, which is considered a promising gold deposit [2] - The company has invested over C$3 million in exploration and drilling activities on its permits in the Otago Gold District over the past five years [2] Stock Options Announcement - KO Gold has granted stock options to purchase up to 2,335,000 common shares to certain directors, officers, and consultants [1] - The options are exercisable for a period of three years from the date of grant at a price of $0.35 per share [1] - The options will vest immediately and are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of grant [1]

Core Viewpoint - GameStop has implemented a performance-based equity incentive plan for CEO Ryan Cohen, which is contingent on achieving significant growth in market capitalization and cumulative earnings [1][2]. Group 1: Incentive Structure - The plan grants Cohen stock options that will only vest if GameStop reaches a market capitalization of $100 billion and $10 billion in cumulative EBITDA [1]. - There is no partial credit; if the company does not meet at least $20 billion in market capitalization and $2 billion in cumulative EBITDA, none of the options will vest [2]. - The total award for Cohen could amount to stock options for 171,537,327 shares at a price of $20.66 per share if the targets are met [3]. Group 2: Company Performance - GameStop's shares fell by 36% last year, and the current market capitalization stands at $9.3 billion [2]. - The company reported a net income of $77.1 million in the third quarter [2]. Group 3: Business Strategy - GameStop is diversifying its business beyond physical video game sales, including ventures into collectibles, trading cards, and aggressive bitcoin purchases [4]. - However, there is a lack of a clear master plan on how these initiatives will achieve the growth necessary to meet the compensation targets [4]. Group 4: Alignment of Interests - The compensation structure aims to align Cohen's incentives with long-term shareholder returns by linking his pay to what GameStop describes as "extraordinary growth" [5].

Group 1 - Prismo Metals Inc. has granted a total of 925,000 stock options to certain directors and officers, each exercisable at an exercise price of $0.12 for a period of five years, subject to vesting conditions [1] - Additionally, the company has granted 250,000 stock options to certain consultants at the same exercise price with a three-year term, along with 250,000 restricted share units that will vest in stages [1] Group 2 - Prismo Metals Inc. is focused on mining exploration, specifically on three silver projects (Palos Verdes, Silver King, and Ripsey) and one copper project (Hot Breccia) located in Arizona [2]

Core Points - Peloton Minerals Corporation is planning a private placement of units priced at CDN$0.09 per unit, aiming to raise up to $200,000 [2] - Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, exercisable for three years at $0.12 [2] - The proceeds from the private placement will be allocated for lithium exploration in northern Nevada and for working capital [3] Private Placement Details - The private placement will utilize certain prospectus exemptions, including the Existing Shareholder Exemption, allowing capital raising through securities distribution to existing shareholders [3] - The record date for determining existing shareholders entitled to purchase shares is set for November 21, 2025 [3] - Securities issued in connection with the private placement will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from issuance [3] Stock Options and Share Appreciation Rights - The company has granted a total of 883,332 stock options to consultants, exercisable at $0.11 for three years, with 150,000 options replacing recently expired ones [4] - A total of 11,240,531 Share Appreciation Rights Units (SAR) have been granted to directors and officers, exercisable at $0.11 per share for five years [5] - SARs allow holders to receive the difference in price between the market price at exercise and the base price, either in cash or shares [5] Company Overview - Peloton Minerals Corporation holds a 100% interest in the North Elko Lithium Project in northeastern Nevada, which is prospective for lithium and other minerals [7] - The company also has interests in gold projects and a non-controlling interest in a copper porphyry project near Butte, Montana [8] - The company is a reporting issuer in good standing in British Columbia and Ontario, with common shares listed on the CSE and trading on the OTC QB [6]