Star Metro - Green Bridge Metals Can Help Secure U.S. Production of Critical Mineral Titanium

Here are several key reasons to explore for titanium in Minnesota's Duluth Complex:

1. The Duluth Complex contains over a dozen titanium prospects that contain some of the highest grade igneous-type ilmenite and titanomagnetite titanium mineralization in North America (Figure 1)^1,2;

2. Titanium prospects in the Duluth Complex collectively appear to be underexplored;

3. Duluth Complex titanium mineralization occurs in an area with infrastructure, a highly educated workforce, established exploration and mining rules, and access to extensive historical exploration records and diamond drill core;

4. Pilot-scale hydrometallurgical studies on a Duluth Complex titanium deposit (i.e., Longnose deposit) suggest that titanium and iron products can be produced from these resources with relatively inert waste products possible^1,2;

5. Copper-nickel-platinum group element mineralization has been identified with the titanium prospects and requires further research (See News Release dated February 21, 2025 available on SEDAR+); and

6. Successful development of Minnesota's titanium resources will require future exploration, characterization, metallurgical studies, economic analysis, and obtaining the required regulatory permits and the social license to operate in the state.

David Suda, President and CEO, stated: "For more than 140 years, Minnesota has produced mineral resources vital for the economy and national security of the United States. As a nascent, multi-resource mineral district, the Duluth Complex has the potential to significantly impact U.S. reliance on foreign sources for several critical minerals. This includes titanium, which has found greater and more diverse uses as industrial, medical, energy and defense technologies evolve. Exploration associated with Green Bridge Metals South Contact Zone, adjacent to the Mesabi Range, the United States' largest iron ore mining district, reduces many risks associated with exploration and development in remote, undeveloped areas, including operation, financial/economic, legal/political/social, health/safety, and environmental. The early 2026 exploration program gives Green Bridge a fresh opportunity to understand the total value of Titac, explore technologies that optimize the resource to produce high-value products while also minimizing waste and environmental impacts, and perform in a manner consistent with Minnesota's rigorous mining laws and strong environmental and social values."

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by George Hudak, Ph.D., P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is an independent consultant to The Company.

Figure 1. Geological map of the Southern basal contact of the Duluth Complex with known titanium dioxide (yellow polygons) and copper-nickel (red polygons) occurrences shown and labeled.

Further, the Company announces a correction to the number of finder warrants (the "Finder Warrants") disclosed in its February 3, 2026, news release titled "Green Bridge Announces Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of C$4 Million" (the "Initial News Release"). The Initial News Release incorrectly stated that 855,833 Finder Warrants were granted in connection with the Offering (as defined in the Initial News Release). The correct figure is that 955,833 Finder Warrants were granted in connection with the Offering. The correction described in this press release does not change any other information reported in the Initial News Release.

References

¹ Milnar, M. Et. al. 2017. "Pilot-Scale Demonstration of Ilmenite Processing Technology" (NRRI/TR-2017/25). Natural Resources and Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth. Process Research Ortech (PRO). May 24, 2017.

² Hudak, G., et.al. 2021. "Continuous Pilot-Scale Demonstration of Ilmenite Processing Technology" (NRRI/TR-2021/19). Natural Resources and Research Institute, University of Minnesota Duluth. Process Research Ortech (PRO). May 2021

About Green Bridge Metals Corporation

Green Bridge Metals Corporation is a Canadian based exploration company focused on acquiring critical mineral rich assets and advancing exploration projects along the South Contact District of the Duluth Complex, north of Duluth, Minnesota. The Company is focused on copper, nickel and titanium systems in a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction with existing infrastructure and a skilled workforce.

ON BEHALF OF GREEN BRIDGE METALS CORPORATION

"David Suda"
President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact:

David Suda
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 604.928.3101
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements and information contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's exploration activities, potential mineralization, future studies, and the advancement of titanium-related opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on management's reasonable assumptions, estimates, expectations, and opinions as of the date of this news release and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks related to exploration, permitting, regulatory approvals, market conditions, commodity prices, and the availability of financing.

The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

SOURCE: Green Bridge Metals Corporation

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