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Acquisition of Common Shares of Newport Exploration Ltd.

Vancouver, BC - September 19, 2025. This news release, issued by Barbara Dunfield ("Dunfield"), is issued pursuant to early warning requirements of National Instrument 62-104 and National Instrument 62-103 relating to common shares of Newport Exploration Ltd. ("Newport").

On September 18, 2025, Dunfield acquired 5,436,000 shares of Newport ("the acquisition") by way of a private transaction, at a price of $0.08 per share for total consideration of $434,880.

Prior to the acquisition, Dunfield had beneficial ownership and control over 4,530,000 shares of Newport (4.29%).

Following the acquisition, Dunfield has ownership and control over 9,966,000 shares of Newport (9.44%). If, Dunfield were to exercise the 3,000,000 options she holds, her security holding percentage would increase to 11.94% of the outstanding shares.

Dunfield acquired Newport shares for investment purposes and may acquire or dispose of Newport shares in the future.

A copy of the early warning report dated September 19, 2025 will be available on SEDAR+ under Newport's profile. Copies of the report will also be available by written request to Newport at 202-2168 Marine Drive West Vancouver B.C.V7V 1K3. For additional information contact Newport at 604-685-6851.