A cease trade order was issued by the Ontario Securities Commission on April 4, 2025, due to Canadian Manganese Company Inc.'s failure to file the following periodic disclosure:

• Annual audited financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024;
• Management's discussion and analysis relating to the annual audited financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024;
• Annual information form for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024;
• Certification of annual filings for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024.

The common shares of Canadian Manganese have been suspended pursuant to the CTO.