Mr. Tyrell Sutherland reports

VIRIDIAN ANNOUNCES MARKET SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OUTSIDE THE BOX CAPITAL

Viridian Metals Inc. has entered into a marketing service agreement, effective April 15, 2026, with Outside The Box Capital Inc., an Ontario-incorporated marketing firm focused on retail investor outreach and digital community development.

Under the agreement, OTB Capital will deliver digital marketing and investor awareness services encompassing, among other things, strategic communications planning, social media management and community building, dissemination of company-approved content, introduction of company news to prospective investors, and inclusion of the company in influencer-driven content and question-and-answer video productions, across platforms including Reddit, Discord, Stocktwits, Yahoo Finance discussions, X (Twitter), Telegram and YouTube. The agreement does not contain any performance-based factors.

The agreement with OTB Capital will be in effect from April 15, 2026, through Oct. 15, 2026, subject to earlier termination in accordance with its provisions. As compensation for the services, the company has agreed to pay OTB Capital a total cash fee of $150,000, structured as follows: (i) $75,000 on the effective date of the agreement; and (ii) $75,000 90 days following the effective date of the agreement (provided the agreement has not been earlier terminated).

The company has also granted OTB Capital options to acquire up to 250,000 common shares of the company. Each option expires at the end of the initial term. The options vest in two equal instalments each of 125,000 options, on the effective date of the agreement, and 90 days thereafter, in each case contingent on OTB Capital's continued provision of services under the agreement on the applicable vesting date. The options are governed by the company's omnibus equity incentive plan, the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange and all applicable securities legislation.

As at the date of the agreement, to the best of the company's knowledge, none of the directors or officers of OTB Capital held any common shares or other securities of the company although OTB Capital may acquire such securities over the course of the initial term. OTB Capital and its principals deal with the company on an arm's-length basis.

About Viridian Metals Inc.

Viridian Metals is a pioneer and leader in generative metal exploration with a focus on environmental responsibility and ethical practices. Founded with the intention of discovering new critical metal deposits with the potential to transform the metal supply chain, it leverages innovative technologies and methods to enhance efficiency and sustainability in jurisdictions eager to be leaders in supplying the energy transition. Viridian maintains expertise in a range of critical metals with a primary focus on copper, nickel and cobalt in the near term. Its commitment to integrity and transparency fosters strong partnerships with both local and global stakeholders.

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