Vancouver, B.C. – TheNewswire - June 26, 2025 – IDEX Metals Corp. ("IDEX" or the "Company") (TSXV: IDEX) is pleased to announce that under the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan dated May 30, 2025 (the “Plan”), the Company has granted a total of 3,150,000 stock options (“Options”) and 650,000 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company.  

Each Option is exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.50 per share for a period of five years from the grant date. 25% of the Options granted will vest every six months following the date of the grant until the date that is two years following the date of the grant.  All RSUs vest at 50% after 12 months from the date of grant and 25% every six months thereafter, fully vesting on June 25, 2027. All Options and RSUs are subject to the terms of the Company’s omnibus equity incentive plan, applicable securities law hold periods and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About IDEX Metals Corp.

IDEX Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing a portfolio of base and precious metal projects in Idaho, USA. IDEX is primarily focused on the exploration and development of the Freeze Copper-Gold porphyry prospect located in the newly discovered Idaho Copper District, Washington County, Idaho. With a strategic land position in a top-tier mining jurisdiction and surrounded by major industry players, IDEX is committed to redefining district-scale exploration in Idaho.

For more information, please visit https://idexmetals.com/.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Clayton Fisher, CEO & Director

For further information regarding IDEX contact:

Sharyn Alexander

Vice President Corporate Development

info@idexmetals.com

1 (604) 260-0356

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements, including statements in respect of receiving TSX Venture Exchange approval for the Options and RSUs. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management’s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Generally forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “anticipate”, “will”, “expect”, “may”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “plan”, “potential” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect which, without limiting the generality of the following, include: risks inherent in exploration activities; the impact of exploration competition; unexpected geological or hydrological conditions; changes in government regulations and policies, including trade laws and policies; failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; volatility and sensitivity to market prices; volatility and sensitivity to capital market fluctuations; the ability to raise funds through private or public equity financings; environmental and safety risks including increased regulatory burdens; weather and other natural phenomena; and other exploration, development, operating, financial market and regulatory risks. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. Except as required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any change to any forward-looking statement contained or incorporated by reference herein to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements.

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