Mr. Max Sali reports

MONUMENTAL ENERGY RECEIVES TSXV APPROVAL FOR INDEPENDENT TRADING GROUP AS MARKET MAKER

Further to the news release dated Aug. 14, 2026, Monumental Energy Corp. has received TSX Venture Exchange approval for the engagement of the services of Independent Trading Group to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX-V policies. Monumental is not using its own funds or providing direct or indirect compensation to other parties to undertake a market-making function in its securities. ITG will trade shares of the company on the TSX-V and all other trading venues with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the company's common shares. Under the agreement, ITG will receive compensation of $10,000 per month, with a deposit of $10,000 given to ITG, which shall be held by ITG and applied to its monthly service fee in respect of the final month of the agreement.

About Monumental Energy Corp.

Monumental is an exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of properties in the critical and clean energy sectors. The company is building a strategic position in New Zealand's onshore Taranaki basin, targeting near-term oil production and longer-term natural gas development.

The company has a financing agreement with New Zealand Energy Corp. targeting production optimization and workover opportunities across existing fields. The company also holds securities of NZEC and a call option and royalty interest related to the Copper Moki wells.

Monumental additionally maintains exposure to the critical mineral sector through a 2-per-cent net smelter return royalty on Summit Nanotech's interest in the Salar de Turi lithium project in Chile.

We seek Safe Harbor.