February 9th, 2026 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – TheNewswire - Kirkstone Metals Corp. (the “Company” or “Kirkstone”) (TSXV: KSM, FWB:VO0); is pleased to announce that Matthew Schwab has become an Advisor to the Board.  

Mr. Schwab is a highly respected exploration geologist.  Over the past decade Matt’s exploration efforts have contributed significantly to the discovery and development of multiple large scale uranium deposits. Most recently Mr. Schwab was the CEO of Kraken Energy Corp. In 2014, while Mr. Schwab was the Senior Exploration Geologist at NexGen Energy Ltd. he was instrumental in the discovery of the Arrow uranium deposit located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin. Mr. Schwab was also a member of the Hathor Exploration Ltd. development team and contributed to the sale of the Roughrider deposit to Rio Tinto for $654M in 2012. Prior roles include being co-founder and SVP of Axiom Exploration Group Ltd., former President, Senior Advisor and Founder of multiple successful private mineral exploration and E&P consulting firms in Canadian mining and petroleum industries.

CEO and President Clive Massey said, “We are delighted to welcome Matt Schwab to Kirkstone Metals’ Advisory Board.  Matt’s in-depth experience in strategic growth, operations, and industry relationships will be invaluable as we accelerate our exploration and development and deliver long‑term value for our shareholders. His insight and experience in uranium exploration will help guide our next phase of growth.”

STOCK OPTIONS GRANTED:  

The Company has today granted 1.6 million stock options to directors, officers, advisors and consultants.  The options are exercisable at $0.79 per common share with a term of 5 years.

0.0.i.About Kirkstone Metals Corp.

0.0.ii.Kirkstone Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on uranium assets that support the global transition to reliable, clean energy. The Company’s flagship project, the Key Lake Road Uranium Project, is located within Saskatchewan’s prolific Athabasca Basin — one of the world’s premier uranium districts. Kirkstone is committed to responsible exploration, detailed technical work, and value creation for shareholders through disciplined capital allocation and market engagement.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Tim Henneberry, P.Geo, a director of the Company and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements about permitting, Indigenous engagement and future plans for the Company’s mineral properties. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

For more information, please email: info@kirkstonemetals.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Kirkstone Metals Corp.

Clive Massey
Chief Executive Officer

(604) 341-6870 (office)

 

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations, Ray Lagace

Tel: (604) 418-6950‬‬‬

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