Mr. Edward Yew reports

HIGHLAND CRITICAL MINERALS CORP. ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT

The special resolution authorizing Highland Critical Minerals Corp.'s proposed plan of arrangement with Highland's wholly owned subsidiary, Highland Red Lake Gold Corp., was approved at its annual general and special meeting held on Nov. 21, 2025, of the holders of its Class A common shares. To be effective, the arrangement resolution required the approval of at least 66-2/3rds per cent of the votes cast by the shareholders at the meeting in person or represented by proxy. The arrangement resolution was approved by 100 per cent of the shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting.

The application for the final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement is currently expected to take place on or about Nov. 28, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. Vancouver time. Subject to obtaining the final order, final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange, and certain other conditions to implementing the arrangement as set out in the arrangement agreement between Highland and Highland Red Lake dated Aug. 19, 2025, the arrangement is expected to be completed prior to the end of 2025.

Further details regarding the arrangement are set out in the management information circular of Highland dated Oct. 27, 2025, which is available under Highland's issuer profile on SEDAR+.

In addition, the company is pleased to report that all the other items to be voted on at the meeting were approved as set out in the circular, as described below:

• Fixing the size of board: fixing the size of the Highland board at three;
• Election of directors: electing Brian Morales, Yazeed Esnan and Sophie Galper-Komet as directors;
• Appoint the auditor: appointing MNP LLP, chartered professional accountants, as the auditor of Highland for the ensuing year and authorizing the directors to fix its remuneration;
• Option plan resolution: approving the company's existing stock option plan;
• Restricted share unit plan resolution: approving the company's existing restricted share unit plan.

About Highland Critical Minerals Corp.

Highland is a mineral exploration and development company. Its activities consist of acquiring and exploring, mining properties to enhance shareholder value as it proceeds with the exploration work on the Church property among other mining properties it may acquire and develop.

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