Spartan Metals Corp Engages The Howard Group to Direct Capital Market & Corporate Digital Communications Programs

Executive Summary

• Spartan Metals Corp. has engaged The Howard Group Inc. to provide strategic investor relations and capital markets communications services.
• The agreement includes a monthly cash fee of $12,000 for a one-year term and the grant of 400,000 common stock options.
• The engagement is pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Key Details

• Service Provider: The Howard Group Inc.
• Scope of Services: Strategic investor relations and capital markets communications, including traditional and online initiatives targeting institutional, retail, and broader investment communities.
• Contract Term: One year commencing June 15, 2026, with a mandatory review after six months.
• Cash Compensation: $12,000 per month.
• Equity Compensation: Grant of 400,000 common stock options to The Howard Group.
• Option Structure: Three-year term, exercise price of $0.61 per share, vesting quarterly over a twelve-month period.
• Regulatory Condition: Engagement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.
• Related Investor Context: The Howard Group participated in the April 2026 $0.55 unit financing and currently holds 100,000 units of Spartan Metals.

Notable Quotes

• Brett Marsh, President and CEO: “We are delighted to engage The Howard Group and add their experience to the Spartan team. Their deep experience combined with their strong network of strategic and institutional investors within the tungsten and critical minerals sectors, will be a significant asset as we continue advancing our Victorio and Eagle Projects.”
• Grant Howard, President of The Howard Group: “Our initial decision to invest in Spartan Metals was based on the quality, potential and history of the Company’s Nevada and New Mexico projects. To now have the opportunity to work with management to increase the awareness and participation of multiple investing communities in Spartan's progress is particularly gratifying.”