EMP METALS ANNOUNCES LISTING ON FRANKFURT EXCHANGE, GRANT OF STOCK OPTIONS AND MARKETING AGREEMENTS

Executive Summary

• EMP Metals’ common shares have been accepted for listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol “9ST”), adding a major European market to its existing CSE and OTCQB listings.
• The board authorized the grant of 1,500,000 incentive stock options at an exercise price of $0.67 per share to directors, officers, employees and consultants.
• EMP Metals entered into digital‑marketing agreements with Machai (C$400,000 upfront) for a six‑month campaign and with IRP Holdings Corp. (US$100,000 total) for a 3–4‑month awareness program.

Key Details

• Frankfurt Listing: Shares now cross‑listed on CSE, OTCQB, and FSE under ticker “9ST”.
• Stock Options Grant: 1,500,000 incentive options; exercise price $0.67 per share; five‑year exercisable period; vesting provisions to be set by the board; granted under the company’s stock option plan.
• Machai Marketing Agreement:
• Duration: 6 months starting immediately (Jan 20 2026).
• Services: digital marketing, SEO/SEM, lead generation, social media, email and brand marketing.
• Consideration: C$400,000 plus GST paid upfront from general working capital.
• IRP Holdings Marketing Agreement:
• Duration: 3–4 months commencing Feb 1 2026.
• Services: digital marketing awareness campaign across IRPub’s network.
• Payment: US$100,000 total (US$50,000 on Jan 31 2026; US$50,000 on Mar 15 2026).
• CEO Comment: “The listing of EMP Metals on a major marketplace like the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will increase exposure for our Company… at a time when we are close to completing construction of the Project Aurora demonstration plant.”

Notable Quotes

“The listing of EMP Metals on a major marketplace like the Frankfurt Stock Exchange will increase exposure for our Company. This is a great opportunity to introduce EMP to European investors at a time when our Company is close to completing construction of the Project Aurora demonstration plant.” – Karl Kottmeier, CEO

Materiality: Material – Positive (significant new listing expands investor base; stock option grant aligns incentives; marketing spend supports upcoming project visibility).