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April 10, 2026 – TheNewswire - Toronto, ON - Total Metals Corp. (“ Total Metals ” or the “ Company ”) ( TSX-V: TT ) ( OTCQB : TTTMF ) ( FSE : O4N ) ) is pleased to announce it has engaged Atrium Research Corporation ("Atrium"), a prominent firm specializing in company-sponsored research, to support broader market awareness of Total Metals exploration portfolio and ongoing 2026 drill programs. Atrium will be responsible for publishing various research reports on Total Metals. These reports will be based on publicly available information, industry data, and direct discussions with the Company's management and are expected to provide investors with detailed, third-party analysis of the Company’s assets and exploration strategy. Additionally, Atrium will conduct and host two recorded interviews with Total Metals management team to present the investment case and upcoming exploration catalysts to a broader audience.

For these research services, Atrium will receive a cash compensation of C$42,000 for 12 months of services, paid upfront. The agreement, dated April 9, 2026, is for a period of 12 months, commencing on April 9, 2026. This engagement is contingent upon the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Total Metals and Atrium are independent entities. Neither Atrium nor its insiders currently hold any shares or options to acquire shares in the issued and outstanding capital of the Company. Atrium is an arm’s-length party to the Company.

About Atrium Research

Atrium Research is dedicated to providing institutional-quality, company-sponsored research for publicly traded equities in North America. The firm's research methodology emphasizes key performance metrics, the integrity of management teams, and thorough valuation analysis. Nicholas Cortellucci, CFA and Riley Venton, P.Eng of Atrium Research will lead the coverage of Total Metals Corp. Atrium Research Corporation is located at 906-81 Navy Wharf Court, Toronto, ON M5V3S2.

About Total Metals Corp.

Total Metals Corp. is focused on its 100% owned Electrolode Project covering over 3,300 contiguous hectares in northwestern Ontario. The Electrolode Project is targeting high-potential critical mineral plus gold resources and targets in three favorable geologic trends, located near major mines in the Red Lake Gold camp and is strategically located between Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Project and First Mining Gold’s Springpole Project. The Electrolode Project is fully permitted for exploration drilling and hosts 10 historic mineralized zones with significant expansion potential plus new, untested targets ready for further exploration. Total Metals also owns 100% of the High Lake and West Hawk Lake Project covering 958 hectares in two gold properties located along the Trans-Canada Highway straddling the Manitoba / Ontario border. The Purex Zone on the High Lake property has significant exploration potential and will be the primary target for initial exploration and potential future mining activities. The West Hawk Lake property is comprised of a single mineral lease, located within southeastern Manitoba.

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Cautionary Statements

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in its policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy of this release.

Tyler Thorburn

President and Chief Executive Officer

info@totalmetalscorp.com

(416) 873-7662

Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes “forward-looking information” that is subject to assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Statements in this news release which are not purely historical are forward looking.  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, 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. Such forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment based on information currently available. Readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such risks and uncertainties and should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and no undertaking is given to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws or the TSX-V. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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