Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 24, 2026) - US Critical Metals Corp. (CSE: USCM) (OTCQB: USCMF) (FSE: 0IU) ("USCM" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Christopher to the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Christopher has more than 30 years of mineral exploration experience across North and South America. He currently serves as President and CEO of Zonte Metals Inc., a TSX Venture-listed exploration company, and has held senior and field-based technical positions with a number of public mining companies. He has also served as a director of several listed mineral exploration companies. Mr. Christopher holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry/Geology.

"We are very pleased to welcome Terry to the Board of US Critical Metals Corp.," said Darren Collins, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Terry's extensive experience in mineral exploration, combined with his technical expertise and experience with public resource companies, will bring valuable perspective to the Board as we continue to advance our portfolio of critical minerals projects in the United States."

About US Critical Metals Corp.

USCM is focused on mining projects that will further secure the United States ("U.S.") supply of critical metals, which are essential to fueling the new age economy. The Company's assets consist of five discovery focused projects (the "Projects") in the U.S. These projects include the McDermitt East Lithium Project located in Nevada, Clayton Ridge Lithium Property located in Nevada, Long Canyon Uranium Property located in Idaho, the Haynes Cobalt Property located in Idaho, and the Korn Kob Copper Project in Arizona. A significant percentage of the world's critical metal and rare earth supply comes from nations with interests that are contrary to those of the U.S. USCM intends to explore and develop assets with near- and long-term strategic value to the advancement of U.S. interests.

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