Ms. Caitlin Jeffs reports

RED METAL RESOURCES RETAINS IR AND MARKETING SERVICES

Red Metal Resources Ltd. has engaged Jeminii Finance Inc. (doing business as as Jemini Capital), for investor relations and marketing services, effective Feb. 19, 2026. Over a minimum four-month term, Jemini Capital will lead investor outreach and financing support to expand awareness of the company. Under the agreement, Jemini Capital will receive $5,000 per month and 500,000 stock options, which will vest 25 per cent every three months over a period of 12 months; no other securities will be issued for the services. Founded in 2014, Jemini Capital has advised on over $400-million in financings, with a team of seasoned bankers, marketers and investors specializing in natural resources and technology. Jemini Capital is located at 201, 6333 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C., phone: 647-725-3888, e-mail: info@jeminicapital.com.

Furthermore, the company is pleased to announce that, pursuant to its stock option plan (2025) and pending approval, it has granted a total of 3.15 million stock options to directors, officers, employees and consultants of the company. Of all of the options granted, 2.65 million options vested immediately and 500,000 options granted to Jemini Capital will vest 25 per cent every three months over a period of 12 months. All options expire five years from the date of grant.

About Red Metal Resources Ltd.

Red Metal Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on growth through acquiring, exploring and developing clean energy and strategic minerals projects. The company's current portfolio includes the company's Chilean projects, which are located in the prolific Candelaria iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) belt of Chile's coastal Cordillera, as well as the 100-per-cent-owned Ville Marie claims in Quebec, and Larder Lake, Ont., Canada. Red Metal is quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol RMES, on the OTC Link alternative trading system on the OTC Pink marketplace under the symbol RMESF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol I660.

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