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Vancouver, British Columbia - January 9, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vault Strategic Mining Corp .  (TSXV:KNOX) (OTC:DDIAF) (FSE:M85) ("VAULT" or the "Company")  is pleased to announce that its common shares will commence trading under its new OTC ticker symbol “KNXFF”, effective January 12 th , 2026.

The change from the previous symbol “DDIAF” to “KNXFF” is part of the Company’s ongoing efforts to align its U.S. market identity with its current corporate name and TSX Venture Exchange ticker, “KNOX”.

No action is required by existing shareholders with respect to the ticker change. The Company’s shares will continue to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “KNOX”.

AGM Results

Furthermore, the Company is pleased to announce that the shareholders of the Company provided approval of a new omnibus incentive plan (the " Omnibus Plan ") at the Company’s annual general meeting held on December 30, 2025 (the " Meeting ").  All other matters advanced at the Meeting, including setting the board at four members, re-election of directors, specifically, R. Nick Horsley, Quinn Patrick Field-Dyte, Andreas Schleich and Daryn Gordon and the appointment of Adam Sung Kim Ltd., Chartered Professional Accountants as auditor, were also approved by the Company's shareholders.

The Company adopted the Omnibus Plan to provide more flexibility than that provided under the previous stock option plan and restricted share unit plan of the Company (collectively, the " Legacy Plans ").  The Omnibus Plan provides the Company with a choice of options and restricted share units.  Like the Legacy Plans, the Equity Incentive Plan is a rolling plan which, subject to the adjustment provisions provided for therein, provides that the aggregate maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise or settlement of awards granted under the Omnibus Plan shall not exceed 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares at the time of grant.  The Omnibus Plan remains subject to the final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange (" TSXV ") and must be re-approved by shareholders on an annual basis in accordance with the policies of the TSXV.

A copy of the Omnibus Plan can be found in the management information circular of the Company dated November 28, 2025 which is available under the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

About Vault Strategic Mining Corp.

Vault Strategic Mining Corp. is a North American resource company focused on the acquisition and advancement of strategic and critical mineral projects located in top-tier mining jurisdictions. The Company emphasizes historical and underexplored assets with potential for value creation through modern exploration and disciplined development.

Vault Strategic Mining Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: KNOX), OTC Markets (OTC: KNXFF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: M85).

Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the company on X.com and Linkedin .

On behalf of the Board:

Vault Strategic Mining Corp.

"R. Nick Horsley"

President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman

Tel: 604.880.2189 | Email: rnpshorsley@gmail.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding VAULT, and the Letain Project, which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the completion of the acquisition of the Letain Project, and the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, and other factors. Often, but not always, Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "is expected", "expects", "scheduled", "intends", "contemplates", "anticipates", "believes", "proposes", "estimates" or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of each entity. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release, including completion of the acquisition of the Letain Project, may not occur by certain specified dates or at all and could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, including the risk that VAULT may not obtain all requisite approvals for the acquisition, including the approval of the TSXV, risks of the resource industry, failure to obtain any other required regulatory approvals, economic factors, any estimated amounts, timing of the acquisition and requited payments, the equity markets generally and risks associated with growth, exploration and development. Although VAULT has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made VAULT undertaked no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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