ARBOR METALS COMPLETES PHASE 1 2026 DRILLING AT JARNET LITHIUM PROJECT

Arbor Metals Corp. has successfully completed its Phase 1 2026 diamond drilling program at the wholly owned Jarnet Lithium Project in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region. The company drilled 5 holes totaling 1,433 meters, with hole depths ranging from 189.95 to 337.59 meters, and collected 700 samples including QAQC samples for analysis at ALS Laboratories in Sudbury.

The drilling program strategically targeted the Jarnet 2 claim block, focusing on a prominent linear lithium anomaly identified during 2025 bark sampling and building upon elevated lithium values from previous drilling that yielded significant lithium-bearing pegmatite intercepts. Three holes (JAR26-37 to JAR26-39) targeted the linear anomaly, while two additional holes (JAR26-40 and JAR26-41) aimed to extend both strike and depth of known lithium mineralization.

The project's strategic positioning adjacent to Patriot Battery Metals' Shaakichiuwaanaan Property (formerly Corvette Project) enhances its exploration potential within one of Canada's most active lithium districts. The drilling was performed by Forage et Construction Muskw, a joint venture between Forage Fusion Drilling and the local Cree community, demonstrating Arbor's commitment to Indigenous partnerships and community engagement.

With assay results expected in the near term, this Phase 1 completion represents a significant milestone in advancing Arbor's lithium exploration portfolio in the James Bay region. The successful drilling program positions the company to potentially expand its understanding of lithium mineralization at Jarnet, which forms part of a larger 83-claim package covering approximately 5,606 hectares in this highly prospective lithium district.