Vault Strategic Mining Corp. Appoints Yoshito Okubo to Board of Directors

Vancouver, British Columbia — February 13, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Vault Strategic Mining Corp. (TSXV:KNOX) (OTC:KNXFF) (FSE:M85) has appointed Yoshito Okubo to its board of directors.

Mr. Okubo brings over a decade of experience in operations, business development, and emerging technologies to the role. He has worked in Canada, the United States, Japan, and Southeast Asia, providing him with a global perspective on Vault's resource initiatives and an understanding of regulatory environments and cross-border business dynamics.

His experience supports projects within the critical minerals ecosystem, where supply chain integrity, responsible sourcing, and strategic positioning are important to industries powering advanced technologies and AI-driven systems.

Mr. Okubo has developed strategies for early-stage and growth-stage ventures, applying technology to improve supply chain transparency and governance frameworks. He has a track record of driving adoption and scaling projects through partnerships, aligning technological innovation with industrial applications in energy, infrastructure, and advanced materials markets.

Nick Horsley, CEO of Vault Strategic Mining Corp., said that Mr. Okubo’s understanding of technology-driven supply chains aligns with Vault’s long-term strategy. Horsley believes his background will add value as the company advances its critical-minerals platform and strengthens its position within secure supply chains.

In other news, Vault Strategic Mining Corp. announced that the proposed extension of warrants announced on January 20, 2026, will not proceed. The company had intended to extend the expiry of 2,000,000 warrants issued on February 14, 2023, which was subject to TSXV approval.

The 2023 Warrants are exercisable at $0.20 and $0.50 per share and had an expiration date of February 14, 2026. The TSXV declined to approve the extension because the market price exceeded the strike price of the warrants at the relevant time. Therefore, any 2023 Warrants issued in connection with the financing that closed on February 14, 2023, and remain unexercised, will expire on February 14, 2026.

Vault Strategic Mining Corp. is focused on the acquisition and advancement of strategic and critical mineral projects located in top-tier mining jurisdictions. The Company emphasizes historical and underexplored assets with potential for value creation through modern exploration and disciplined development.

Vault Strategic Mining Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: KNOX), OTC Markets (OTC: KNXFF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: M85).

On behalf of the Board, R. Nick Horsley is President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Vault Strategic Mining Corp.

Source: Vault Strategic Mining