Star Metro - Atlas Salt Commences Site Preparation Activities

Commencement of Land Clearing and Site Preparation Activities

The Company confirms that:

• The Early Works Development Plan and associated Environmental Management Plans have received approval from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, as previously disclosed.

• The Benefits Agreement between Atlas Salt and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador has been approved by necessary provincial entities, including Cabinet, and has been executed.

• Atlas Salt has received a formal Letter of Release confirming satisfaction of the applicable Environmental Assessment conditions required to commence Early Works Phase activities.

With these approvals and the Letter of Release in place, Atlas Salt is immediately commencing permitted land clearing and related site preparation activities.

Transition to Site Activity

Fulfillment of EA conditions for the Great Atlantic Salt Project represents a key regulatory milestone, enabling Atlas Salt to advance from permitting and planning into physical Early Works execution. Initial activities will include permitted land clearing, grubbing, and site preparation required to establish the mine site footprint and support subsequent construction phases.

Nolan Peterson, President and CEO of Atlas Salt, commented:

"With the execution of the Benefits Agreement with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and satisfaction of the Early Works conditions under our approved Environmental Assessment, we are now moving into site preparation and initial construction at the Great Atlantic Salt Project. Beginning construction is a major milestone achievement for any mining project. For Atlas and the Great Atlantic Salt Project, it reflects disciplined progress and growing momentum as we continue advancing the project toward full development and production."

Regulatory and Stakeholder Alignment

Completion of the EA conditions and associated approvals reflects ongoing coordination with provincial regulators and stakeholders. The Benefits Agreement establishes a framework supporting employment, procurement, training, and community participation throughout the construction and operations phases of the Project. Atlas Salt will continue to advance required regulatory submissions as the Project progresses into subsequent phases.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit https://atlassalt.com.

About Atlas Salt

Atlas Salt is developing North America's next salt mine and is committed to responsible and sustainable mining practices. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, the company is poised to make significant contributions to the North American salt market while upholding its values of environmental stewardship and community engagement.

For information, please contact:

Jeff Kilborn, CFO & VP Corporate Development
[email protected]
(709) 275-2009

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Cautionary Statement

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SOURCE: Atlas Salt Inc.

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