Mr. Charles Funk reports

HELIOSTAR ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO MANAGEMENT TEAM AND ANA PAULA FOCUSED REORGANIZATION

Heliostar Metals Ltd. has appointed Dennis Wilson as vice-president, health, safety, environment and sustainability. In addition, Hernan Dorado has been moved into a new role as vice-president of operations from his previous role as vice-president, sustainability and special projects. The general managers at the operating San Agustin and La Colorada mines, who previously reported directly to chief operating officer Gregg Bush, will now report through the vice-president, operations, role.

Heliostar chief executive officer Charles Funk commented: "The reorganization announced today is designed to allow management to focus on bringing Ana Paula into production. In 2025, the company's priority was on restarting two mines and optimizing their production profiles to support our growth. In 2026, that strategic priority pivots to Ana Paula. Hernan's new position will allow him to guide the operations of the producing mines, increasing Gregg's capacity to focus on executing the feasibility study and construction of Ana Paula.

"We are delighted to welcome Dennis to the team. He brings a great depth of experience in health and safety and sustainability through his global career. As a rapidly growing company with more than 800 contractors and employees, Dennis will ensure we have the proper processes in place to execute our growth ambitions in a responsible manner. This is another step forward in our maturation as a company as we grow towards our goal of becoming a 500,000-ounce-per-year producer by the end of the decade."

Mr. Wilson has 15 years of experience in heavy industry and over 20 years of experience in mining in Australia, Canada, the United States, Mexico and Brazil. He has served as the environment, health, safety and sustainability lead for several companies, including New Gold, Equinox Gold and STLLR Gold. He has experience implementing internationally recognized sustainability systems and standards, significantly improving performance across his areas of management. His career has included all stages of mine development; including exploration, operations and closure. Mr. Wilson holds a bachelor of applied science (environmental science).

About Heliostar Metals Ltd.

Heliostar is a growing gold producer with a goal to produce 500,000 ounces per year by the end of the decade. The cash flow from the company's La Colorada mine in Sonora and the San Agustin mine in Durango supports the development of its 100-per-cent-owned pipeline of growth projects in Mexico and the United States. These include the flagship Ana Paula development project in Guerrero, the Cerro del Gallo project in Guanajuato, the San Antonio project in Baja Sur, the Goldstrike project in Utah and the Unga project in Alaska.

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