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Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - February 23, 2026 – Loyalist Exploration Limited (CSE: PNGC) (“Loyalist” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a strategic corporate rebrand, including a simplified corporate logo to “Loyalist” and the adoption of a new tagline: “Buy Timmins, Mine Timmins”

The rebrand reflects the Company’s evolution from asset consolidation to advancing its portfolio toward potential metal production. Since launching its “Buy Timmins” strategy, Loyalist has assembled a focused land package in the prolific Timmins gold camp. The updated identity underscores management’s commitment to unlocking the production potential of its key assets: Tully, DeSantis, Loveland and Goldrush.

From Acquisition to Advancement

The original “Buy Timmins” initiative was centered on acquiring strategic mineral assets in and around Timmins, Ontario—one of the world’s most established mining districts. The addition of “Mine Timmins” signals the Company’s intention to advance its portfolio along the value chain, with a disciplined emphasis on technical de-risking, capital efficiency and potential production optionality.

Disciplined Growth Strategy

The corporate refresh is designed to clearly communicate Loyalist’s next phase of growth to shareholders, the community and the broader capital markets. Loyalist will continue to prioritize projects with scale potential, geological continuity and development relevance. Loyalist intends to evaluate strategic partnerships and development scenarios that could accelerate value realization while advancing its projects within the Timmins camp.

Brand Reflects Forward Momentum and a Commitment to Community

The rebrand represents more than a visual update—it marks a strategic operational commitment to responsible development in the Timmins region. As the Company moves from acquisition to execution, management remains focused on disciplined capital allocation, technical excellence and meaningful engagement with local stakeholders. Loyalist believes that value creation is built on strong community relationships, transparent communication and responsible stewardship—principles that will guide the Company as it advances its projects under the unified banner of “Buy Timmins, Mine Timmins.”

“I want our logo and tagline to reflect Loyalist’s focus on creating value through project advancement, we intend to be future miners. Exploration remains a critical part of the process, but only when it is paired with development potential does it drive long-term growth. Our objective is to advance the Tully gold project towards a permitted production decision as efficiently as possible, while continuing to explore DeSantis, Loveland and Gold Rush for development opportunities.” said Errol Farr, CEO of Loyalist.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) have reviewed or accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

About Loyalist

Loyalist is a mineral exploration company concentrating on acquiring, exploring, and developing quality mineral properties in Canada. The Company is currently focused on its “Buy Timmins” strategy, with the recent acquisitions of the Tully gold property, the Loveland nickel/copper/gold property and the Gold Rush gold/silver property, and the DeSantis gold property, all located in the Timmins, Ontario mining district. The Company has commenced a significant mining permit project at Tully and exploration activities on all four properties as well as expanding the Company’s Timmins based property portfolio.

For further information please visit the Company's website at www.loyalistexploration.com or contact:

Loyalist Exploration Limited

Errol Farr, President and CEO

Email: efarr@loyalistexploration.com

Tel: 647-296-1270

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