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ARYA RESOURCES ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF ANDREAS JACOB FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Vancouver, British Columbia - January 16, 2026 - Arya Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RBZ) (the "Company") announces that Mr. Andreas Jacob has resigned from the Company's Board of Directors, effective Jan 15, 2026.

Mr. Jacob has voluntarily vacated his seat to make room for the previously announced appointment of Mr. Roger March to the Board. Mr. Jacob has indicated that he will be focusing his time and energies on his role with Petrolympic and related business interests.

The Company thanks Mr. Jacob for his service and contributions during his tenure as a director and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

About Arya Resources Ltd. (TSXV: RBZ)

Arya Resources Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious and critical-metal projects in Saskatchewan. The Company is advancing its flagship Wedge Lake Gold Project and its Dunlop Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, both located in mining-friendly jurisdictions with excellent infrastructure.

As a Tier 2 issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, Arya is committed to building shareholder value through discovery-driven exploration, disciplined execution, and responsible development. For more information, please visit us at www.aryaresourcesltd.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

Rasool Mohammad, CEO

For more information, please contact:

Arya Resources Ltd.

Rasool Mohammad, CEO

E: rasool@aryaresourcesltd.com

T: (604) 868-7737

CHF Capital Markets

Cathy Hume, CEO

E: cathy@chfir.com

T: (416) 868-1079 x 251

Twitter: @ARYARESOURCES

Facebook: @AryaResourcesLtd.

LinkedIn: @AryaResourcesLtd.

YouTube: @ARYARESOURCES

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" that are subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Statements in this news release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, any statements concerning the Company's intentions, plans, estimates, expectations or beliefs. Although the Company believes that any forward-looking statements in this news release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. The Company cautions readers that all forward-looking statements, including, without limitation to those relating to the Company's future operations and business prospects, are based on assumptions, none of which can be assured, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual events or results could or do differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.