Mr. Christian Grainger reports

HELIUS MINERALS LIMITED ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF OPTIONS

Helius Minerals Ltd. has issued 434,389 stock options to a director of the company pursuant to the company's stock option plan. The stock options were issued as of May 20, 2026, with an expiry date of 60 months from the date of issuance and are exercisable at a price of $5.16 per common share.

About Helius Minerals Ltd.

Helius is a mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of high-quality mineral assets across the Americas, with an emphasis on South American jurisdictions.

We seek Safe Harbor.