Pan American Energy 2026 Winter Drill Program Update

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Drill target selection is supported by a well-developed magnetic framework, including a prominent ring-shaped magnetic high and multiple internal magnetic lows interpreted as discrete intrusive centers aligned along a northeast-southwest trend. The drill plan prioritizes the northern intrusive center, which the Company considers a high-confidence initial test of the broader system.

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In addition to testing subsurface geology, the drill program is expected to generate high-quality drill core for modern analytical work. Data from core logging, sampling, and laboratory analysis are expected to inform follow-on exploration planning, including expansion of drilling, refinement of target areas, and evaluation of additional technical studies, subject to results.

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“This winter drill program marks a significant step forward for the Tharsis Project,” said Adrian Lamoureux, Chief Executive Officer of Pan American Energy. “We are transitioning from surface-based exploration into drilling to directly test compelling targets and generate the data needed to assess scale and guide the next phase of growth at Tharsis.”

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Figure 1.    Squalus Lake (outlined in blue) coincident with an interpreted magnetic-high “outer ring” (coloured pink), alongside interpreted “northern intrusive center” and “southern intrusive center” magnetic-lows (coloured blue).

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The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, verified, and approved by Jared Suchan, Ph.D., P.Geo., Technical Advisor to the Company and a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

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For a discussion of the Company’s QA/QC and data verification procedures and processes, please see its most recently-filed technical report under the Company’s profile at http://www.sedarplus.ca.

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About Pan American Energy Corp.

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Pan American Energy Corp. (CSE: PNRG) (OTC: PAANF) (FSE: SS60) is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties containing battery and critical metals in North America.

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The Company has executed an option agreement in Canada with Magabra Resources pursuant to which it has acquired a 75% interest in the Big Mack Lithium Project, 80 km north of Kenora, Ontario, with the right to earn an additional 15% for a total 90% interest. Pan American has also entered into an option agreement with Northern Critical Minerals Corp. to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Tharsis REE Project, located in the Northwest Territories. The project hosts the Squalus Lake Alkaline Complex, a Proterozoic-age carbonatite-bearing intrusion prospective for rare earth and high field strength elements.

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On Behalf of the Board of Directors:

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Adrian Lamoureux

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CEO

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Contact:

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Phone: (587) 885-5970
Email: [email protected]

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s drilling, exploration and other plans with respect to its mineral properties, and the geological potential of such properties, as well as future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.

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