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April 9 th , 2026 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC, Canada – Kirkstone Metals Corp. (the “ Company ” or “ Kirkstone ”) (TSXV: KSM, FWB: VO0) announces the granting of a total of 1.6 million stock options to directors, officers and consultants.  The options are exercisable at $0.34 per common share. (being the closing price on April 8 th , 2026) with a term of 5 years.

About Kirkstone Metals Corp.

Kirkstone Metals Corp . is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on uranium assets that support the global transition to reliable, clean energy. The Company’s flagship project, the Key Lake Road Uranium Project , is located within Saskatchewan’s prolific Athabasca Basin — one of the world’s premier uranium districts. Kirkstone is committed to responsible exploration, detailed technical work, and value creation for shareholders through disciplined capital allocation and market engagement.

For more information, please email: info@kirkstonemetals.com .

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Kirkstone Metals Corp.

Clive Massey
Chief Executive Officer

(604) 341-6870 (office)

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations, James Romano

Tel: (778) 898-7917‬‬ ‬‬

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