Total Metals starts exploration program at Electrolode

Mr. Tyler Thorburn reports TOTAL METALS CORP. COMMENCES 2025 EXPLORATION PROGRAM ON IT'S ELECTROLODE PROJECT, RED LAKE, ONTARIO Total Metals Corp. has commenced exploration on its 100-per-cent-owned Electrolode project, strategically located between Kinross Gold's Great Bear project and First Mining Gold's Springpole project, in the Red Lake district of Northwestern Ontario. The 2025 exploration program will rehabilitate some existing infrastructure, sample historical drill core for gold and complete sampling and mapping in priority target areas of the property in preparation for an anticipated 2026 drill program. Total Metals exploration lead Tim Twomey, PGeo, has designed and will direct this exploration program. He is an accomplished expert in structural geology and Archean lode gold deposits, particularly within the Red Lake district. "I'm excited to get into the field with our exploration geologists where we will test new ideas generated from working in the Red Lake district and applying it to the Electrolode project. Following up on untested gold potential in the massive sulphide zones and their extensions as well as untested complex litho-structural targets is very exciting," states Mr. Twomey. Michael Dehn appointed executive chairman Mr. Dehn has 30 years of Canadian exploration and mining experience. He spent 11 years as senior geologist with Goldcorp leading its regional exploration programs within the Red Lake gold district of Northern Ontario. Mr. Dehn continues to consult in the Red Lake district on gold and base metals projects. He has worked extensively in the Canadian Shield on precious and base metals, as well as industrial minerals. Mr. Dehn is also the Mayor of Erin, Ont., a town 80 kilometres northwest of Toronto with a population of 13,000, as well as a councillor in Wellington county, Ontario. His unique confluence of experience -- major mining company discipline, junior sector agility and public service accountability -- positions him as an exceptionally qualified leader. His career is a testament to the idea that modern resource development requires more than just geological expertise; it demands a holistic understanding of corporate strategy, capital markets and community stewardship. It is this synergistic leadership that he brings to his providing the strategic oversight necessary to guide the company's exploration efforts and unlock shareholder value. Industry sources describe him as "one of the foremost authorities" on the geology and the "various idiosyncrasies of the Red Lake gold camp." Mr. Dehn's leadership provides Total Metals Corp. with a decisive strategic advantage, positioning the company to unlock the full mineral potential of the Red Lake district in a manner that is designed to be both profitable for shareholders and responsible for all stakeholders. Mr. Dehn holds a bachelor of science in earth sciences from the University of Waterloo. Engagement of GRA Enterprises LLC (operating as National Inflation Association (NIA)) NIA has been engaged to deliver dynamic marketing services, which includes social media management, content creation, distribution, digital marketing and digital advertising across the GRA and NIA platforms. Under terms of the agreement and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, Total Metals will pay $100,000 (U.S.) for 12 months of services commencing Sept. 19, 2025. NIA, based in Mooresville, N.C., is an arm's-length third party with a strong record of investor communications for publicly traded companies. Total Metals confirms that no securities will be issued as part of this agreement and, to its knowledge, NIA does not currently own any equity or convertible instruments of the company. About Total Metals Corp. Total Metals is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in the prolific Red Lake mining district of Northern Ontario, Canada. The company owns 100 per cent of the Electrolode project covering 3,000 contiguous hectares, which has had substantial historical drilling and recent modern airborne geophysics. The Electrolode project targets high-potential mineral resources in three favourable geologic trends, located near major mines in the Red Lake gold camp and is strategically located between Kinross Gold's Great Bear project and First Mining Gold's Springpole project. The Electrolode project is fully permitted for exploration drilling and hosts 10 historic mineralized zones with significant expansion potential plus new, untested targets ready for further exploration. Qualified person The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Tim Twomey, PGeo, as a qualified person defined by National Instrument 43-101 We seek Safe Harbor.