Mr. Bruno Dumais reports

NIO STRATEGIC METALS TO COMMENCE TRADING ON OTCQB

Nio Strategic Metals Inc.'s common shares will begin trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States under the symbol NIOCF, starting Friday, July 24, 2026. The corporation's common shares will also continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol NIO.

The corporation's president and chief operating officer, Bruno Dumais, commented: "This listing on the OTCQB will improve access to Nio for U.S. investors. It is an important step in increasing our presence and visibility in the United States, and will contribute to creating long-term shareholder value."

In conjunction with this listing, Nio will be meeting with U.S. investors.

The OTCQB Venture Market is designed for early-stage and developing U.S. and international corporations. Companies are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find real-time quotes and market information for the corporation on the OTC Markets website.

About Nio Strategic Metals Inc.

Nio Strategic Metals is an exploration and development company, with a focus on becoming a ferroniobium producer. The corporation holds niobium and critical metals properties located in Oka and near Mont-Laurier in the province of Quebec.

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