Mr. James McDonald reports

KOOTENAY REPORTS INCIDENT AT COLUMBA SILVER PROJECT

A contract miner working within the F vein shaft at Kootenay Silver Inc.'s Columba project was regrettably involved in an accident on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and has not yet been located by the rescue team. All the necessary authorities were immediately contacted and a thorough investigation as to the cause of the accident began late Thursday. The company has temporarily stopped all exploration activities while the investigation is continuing.

Words cannot convey the sadness felt by Kootenay Silver's employees and contractors, nor can they mitigate the loss to the family and friends, who are in Kootenay Silver's thoughts and prayers. Safety is always of paramount importance, and Kootenay Silver must do everything it can to prevent accidents of any severity now and in the future.

We seek Safe Harbor.