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SCOTCH CREEK VENTURES INC. 1140-625 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2T6

info@scotch-creek.com | +1.604.916.7945

CSE:SCV | FSE:7S2

Scotch Creek Ventures Announces Private Placement

Vancouver, British Columbia--April 17, 2026 Scotch Creek Ventures Inc. (the "Company") (CSE:SCV) The Company is pleased to announce the closing of the second and final tranche of its private placement financing announced February 13, 2026, by issuing 4,800,000 units (each a "Unit") at $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $240,000. The first tranche of the offering closed on March 24, 2026 pursuant to which the Company issued 2,600,000 Units for gross proceeds of $130,000, bringing the total gross proceeds raised under the offering to $370,000.

Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Share") and one half of one share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant"), with each whole Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one additional Share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.075 per Share for a period of twenty-four months from the date of issuance.

The net proceeds of the Offering are intended to be used for retiring indebtedness and working capital purposes.

About Scotch Creek Ventures

Scotch Creek is a mineral exploration company, focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of lithium projects located in tier-one North American mining jurisdictions. Scotch Creek's mission is to become a best-in-class lithium exploration company situated in one of the most promising lithium districts in the world, Clayton Valley, Nevada.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"David K. Ryan"

David Ryan Chief Executive Officer

Further information about the Company is available on our website at www.scotch-creek.com or under our profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on the CSE website at www.thecse.com.

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Scotch Creek Ventures Inc. Telephone: +1.604.283.5636 Email: info@scotch-creek.com Website: www.scotch-creek.com

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to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information as a result of regulatory decisions, competitive factors in the industries in which the Company operates, prevailing economic conditions, changes to the Company's strategic growth plans, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward-looking information contained in this news release represents the Company's expectations as of the date hereof, and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.