Mr. Peter Berdusco reports

PURECORE STRENGTHENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY EXPERTISE WITH NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND URANIUM ENRICHMENT SPECIALIST, TED RYGAS, PHD

Purecore Metals Inc. has added Dr. Ted Rygas as technical adviser, bringing extensive experience in uranium isotope enrichment, nuclear fuel-cycle technologies, separation science, chemical engineering and advanced process development.

Dr. Rygas's technical background includes:

• Over 30 years of experience in separation science, isotope separation, process development and pilot-plant operations;
• Former research engineer with Cameco Corp., contributing to the CRISLA laser-based uranium isotope enrichment project;
• Independent consultant since 2017, specializing in uranium enrichment, advanced fuel-cycle concepts and spent-fuel treatment;
• Former senior technical roles with the Canadian Bank Note Company and Honeywell/AlliedSignal across process development, analytical methods and fluorochemical technologies;
• Expertise in chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, instrumentation and innovation systems.

Peter Berdusco, president and chief executive officer of Purecore, commented: "Dr. Rygas brings a rare combination of scientific depth, uranium fuel-cycle knowledge and hands-on process development experience to Purecore. His expertise in uranium isotope enrichment, separation science and advanced nuclear technologies adds meaningful technical depth to the company as we continue building a platform focused on critical minerals, energy security and the materials required for next-generation clean power and advanced technologies."

Biography

Dr. Rygas is a chemical engineer and nuclear technology innovator with more than 30 years of experience in separation science, isotope separation, process development, purification technologies, chromatography, spectroscopy, instrumentation and pilot plant operations. He has served as an independent consultant since 2017, focused on uranium isotope enrichment technologies, advanced nuclear fuel cycle concepts, spent-fuel treatment methods, patent development and related consulting. Earlier in his career, Dr. Rygas was a research engineer with Cameco in Saskatoon, where he worked on the company's Crisla uranium isotope enrichment project involving laser-based uranium isotope separation using high-power carbon dioxide laser technology. He also held senior technical roles with the Canadian Bank Note Company, Honeywell/AlliedSignal and the Ontario Research Foundation. Dr. Rygas holds a PhD in polymer chemistry from the University of Waterloo and a master of engineering in chemical engineering from the Technical University of Poznan, Poland.

About Purecore Metals Inc.

Purecore is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the materials that power modern energy systems and emerging technologies. The company is building a critical mineral portfolio aligned with long-term trends across the energy, technology and defence sectors, with a strategy centred on high-impact opportunities and disciplined execution.

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