Mr. John O'Donnell reports

ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL RESOURCES PROVIDES UPDATE

Absolutely Critical Resources Corp. has provided a follow-up to its update announced on Oct. 13, 2026.

The company is moving forward with diamond drilling on its Mary Ann's Lake zinc/copper/silver project in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and its Massey nickel/copper project in Timmins, Ont. Two holes have been completed on the Mary Ann's Lake project. Core is being logged and prepared for delivery to the lab for assaying. A separate drill contract has been signed regarding drilling of the Massey project, which is expected to be commenced in mid-November, 2026. Further updates will be provided as the work progresses.

The company's interim financial statements and MD&A (management's discussion and analysis) for the first three months of its current fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2026 (Q1 (first quarter)), will be filed on or before Oct. 30, 2026. In order to preserve capital for exploration work on the company's projects, the directors have unanimously agreed that no directors and management fees would be paid or accrued for Q1.

James Tworek has tendered his resignation as a director of the company, advising that other business undertakings require greater focus and time commitments. The company thanks Mr. Tworek for his past services and wishes him well in his other endeavours.

The company expects to hold its annual general meeting on or about Jan. 11, 2027, and will provide further particulars when arrangements are completed.

Douglas Hunter, PGeo, a director of the company, is a qualified person (QP) under National Instrument 43-101, and has provided and has approved the technical information contained in this news release.

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