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News Release February 5, 2026

Quantum Battery Metals Corp. Appoints David C. Greenway as Chief Executive Officer, Appoints Lau to the Board of Directors

and Announces Life Unit Offering

Vancouver, British Columbia February 5, 2026, Quantum Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QBAT | OTC: BRVVF | FRA: 23B0) ("Quantum" or the "Company") announces the appointment of David C. Greenway as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Mr. Greenway brings extensive experience in capital markets, corporate development, and strategic leadership within the natural resources and emerging technology sectors. His background includes guiding public companies through periods of growth, capital formation, and asset advancement, with a strong focus on shareholder value creation.

The Board believes Mr. Greenway's leadership, vision, and market expertise position Quantum well as it continues to advance its battery metals exploration strategy and evaluate new opportunities within the evolving energy storage and electrification landscape.

"David's depth of experience and proven track record make him an excellent choice to lead Quantum at this stage of its development," said the Board of Directors. "We are confident that his leadership will strengthen the Company's strategic direction and execution."

Mr. Greenway commented, "I am honored to be appointed CEO of Quantum Battery Metals Corp. and grateful for the Board's confidence. I look forward to working with the team to advance the Company's assets, build strategic partnerships, and drive long-term value for shareholders."

The Company would like to thank Quinn Field-Dyte for his leadership and dedication to Quantum Battery Metals Corp. during his tenure as he will be stepping down from Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Field-Dyte will remain as Chief Financial Officer and Director.

The Company also announces the appointment of Anthony Lau to the board of directors.

Mr. Lau is an engineer with over 13 years of experience in power engineering and engineering processes. Mr. Lau has held positions in process driven industries and more recently has worked roles within leading oil companies. Mr. Lau obtained a degree from BCIT and holds a professional engineering designation.

1 LIFE Unit Offering

The Company is also pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106") (the "LIFE Offering").

The LIFE Offering will consist of a minimum of 3,500,000 units of the Company (the "Offered Units") at a price of $0.29 per Offered Unit, for maximum gross proceeds of up to $1,015,000.

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with NI 45- 106, the LIFE Offering is being made to purchasers' resident in all provinces of Canada, except Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106.

Each Offered Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.40 per Common Share, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, until 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the date that is 12 months following the closing date of the LIFE Offering (the "Expiry Period").

Warrant Acceleration Provision

The Warrants will be subject to an acceleration provision whereby, at any time on or after March 1, 2026, if the Company's Common Shares trade at a daily volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") of at least $0.80 per share on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") for five (5) consecutive trading days, the Company may deliver written notice to the holders (an "Acceleration Notice") accelerating the expiry of the Warrants. In such event, the Warrants will expire on the 30th calendar day following the date of the Acceleration Notice.

Securities issued pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will not be subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.

An offering document related to the LIFE Offering (the "Offering Document") is available under the Company's profile on www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at www.quantumbatterymetalscorp.com. Prospective investors should read the Offering Document before making an investment decision. No securities regulatory authority or regulator has assessed the merits of the securities offered or reviewed this news release. Any representation to the contrary is an offence. This investment may not be suitable for all investors, and investors should only invest if they are able to bear the loss of their entire investment. Prospective investors are encouraged to seek the advice of a registered dealer and to carefully read the Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the LIFE Offering for exploration activities and general corporate and working capital purposes, as more fully described in the Offering Document. The Company may pay finder's fees or issue compensation securities in connection with the LIFE Offering in accordance with applicable securities laws and the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The closing of the LIFE Offering is expected to occur on or about February 15, 2026, or such other date(s) as may be determined by the Company (the "Closing Date"), and is subject to

2 customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including conditional approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

The securities offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any applicable U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful.

About Quantum Battery Metals Corp.

Quantum Battery Metals Corp. is focused on the exploration and development of battery metals projects critical to the growing electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. The Company is committed to responsible exploration and value-driven growth.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

"Quinn Field-Dyte"

Quinn Field-Dyte Chief Financial Officer and Director

For further information, please contact:

400 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3N6 Phone: 604.629.2936 Email: info@quantumbatterymetalscorp.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements." All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that Quantum Battery Metals Corp. (the "Company") expects to occur are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by words such as "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential," or similar expressions, or statements that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could," or "should" occur.

Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, market prices, exploration and exploitation risks, availability of capital and financing, regulatory approvals, and general economic, market, or business conditions.

3 Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of management as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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