Anteros Metals Reports Drilling Update at Seagull Critical Minerals Project, Ontario

Executive Summary

• Anteros Metals reports that drilling at the Seagull Critical Minerals Project encountered gas at ~877 m depth, prompting a temporary suspension of the hole.
• The composition, volume and significance of the gas are unknown; specialized sampling equipment has been mobilized for further evaluation.
• Drilling will resume once down‑hole conditions are assessed; the original target depth remains ~1,350 m.

Key Details

• Gas encountered at approximately 877 metres depth during drilling on 23 January 2026.
• Drilling has been temporarily suspended and the hole secured while safety and sampling plans are developed.
• The nature (composition, volume, significance) of the gas is currently unknown; a specialized sampling team has been mobilized to the site.
• Original planned target depth for the drill hole: ≈ 1,350 metres.
• Project is being evaluated for platinum‑group elements, base metals, and naturally occurring gases (hydrogen, helium).
• Drilling is conducted by Rift Minerals Inc. under an option agreement that could grant Anteros up to a 49 % interest in the project.
• The update follows a prior release dated 21 January 2026; no new drilling results beyond the gas encounter are disclosed.

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