Mr. John Florek reports

SANKAMAP METALS LAUNCHES INAUGURAL DRILL PROGRAM AT KUMA

Sankamap Metals Inc. has provided additional geological context for its inaugural drill program at the Kuma property in the Solomon Islands, with a focus on the identification of a well-developed lithocap and its significance for targeting.

Program highlights:

• Initial drill campaign at Kuma planned for approximately 2,000 to 3,000 metres;
• Focus on several priority targets with strong geophysical and geochemical signatures;
• Fully financed program with flexibility for expansion based on results;
• Geophysical anomalies coincident with lithocap features are being integrated to refine collar locations and drill orientations.

Chief executive officer John Florek commented:

"This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company's strategy to systematically evaluate and develop its highly prospective land packages. The drill program will target multiple high-priority zones identified through extensive geological mapping, geophysical surveys and surface sampling campaigns conducted over the past year."

Discussion

The inaugural drill program represents a transformational moment for Sankamap, having built a strong geological foundation and developed high-priority subsurface targets. This program is designed to validate the company's exploration model and deliver value for its shareholders. Importantly, the company's work is situated within a highly prospective jurisdiction, reinforcing the broader potential for significant discovery.

The company's technical team has identified several compelling targets at Kuma characterized by a significant, yet untested, leached lithocap which is generally associated with epithermal and porphyry Cu-Au (copper-gold) systems. Recent fieldwork has outlined an extensive lithocap zone marked by advanced argillic alteration, including alunite, kaolinite and residual silica. Such lithocaps are commonly linked to high-sulphidation epithermal systems and may represent the uppermost expression of potentially mineralized hydrothermal systems at depth, often spatially associated with gold and copper mineralization. Collectively, these geological features are considered highly prospective and consistent with regional geological trends indicative of significant mineral deposit potential; however, their economic significance has not yet been determined.

The scale of mineralization encountered across the property underscore its significant discovery potential. No drilling has taken place in the area.

Drilling operations are expected to continue through Q2 and early Q3, with assay results to be released as they become available and are validated. Sankamap remains committed to conducting all exploration activities in a safe, environmentally responsible and community-conscious manner.

About Sankamap Metals Inc.

Sankamap Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of high-grade copper and gold deposits through its flagship Oceania project, located in the South Pacific. The company's fully permitted assets are strategically positioned in the Solomon Islands, along a prolific geological trend that hosts major copper-gold deposits; including the nearby Newmont Corp. operated Lihir mine, which has reported proven and probable mineral reserves of 310 Mt (million tonnes) grading 2.3 g/t (grams per tonne) Au containing 23 Moz (million ounces) Au. Reported mineral resources, exclusive of mineral reserves, include indicated mineral resources of 520 Mt grading 2.3 g/t Au containing 39 Moz Au, measured mineral resources of 81 Mt grading 1.9 g/t Au containing five Moz Au and inferred mineral resources of 61 Mt grading 2.3 g/t Au containing 4.9 Moz Au. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Exploration is actively advancing at both the Kuma and Fauro properties, part of Sankamap's Oceania project in the Solomon Islands. Historical work has already highlighted the mineral potential of both sites, which lie along a highly prospective copper and gold-bearing trend, suggesting the possibility of further, yet-to-be-discovered deposits.

At Kuma, the property is believed to host an underexplored and largely untested porphyry copper-gold (Cu-Au) system. Historical rock chip sampling has returned consistently elevated gold values above 0.5 g/t Au, including a standout sample assaying 11.7 per cent Cu and 13.5 g/t Au; underscoring the area's significant potential.

At Fauro, particularly at the Meriguna target, historical trenching has returned highly encouraging results, including 8.0 metres at 27.95 g/t Au and 14.0 metres at 8.94 g/t Au5. Complementing these results are grab sample assays, including historical values of up to 173 g/t Au, along with recent sampling by Sankamap at the Kiovakase target, which returned numerous high-grade copper values, reaching up to 4.09 per cent Cu. In addition, limited historical shallow drilling intersected 35.0 metres at 2.08 g/t Au, further underscoring the property's strong mineral potential and the merit for continued exploration. With a commitment to systematic exploration and a team of experienced professionals, Sankamap aims to unlock the untapped potential of underexplored regions and create substantial value for its shareholders.

QP disclosure

The technical content for the Oceania project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, MSc, PGeol, a qualified person in accordance with CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining) guidelines. Mr. Florek is in good standing with the professional Geoscientists of Ontario (member ID:1228) and a director and officer of the company.

Grant of options

Subject to regulatory approval, the company has granted 2.4 million stock options to its directors, officers and consultants, exercisable for five years at a price of 40 cents.

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