Total Metals Corp. Reports Successful Winter Drilling Results at Electrolode Critical Metals Property

TORONTO, ON — July 13, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Total Metals Corp. announced today the results from fifteen remaining drill-holes from its winter drilling program at the Electrolode critical metals property in northwestern Ontario. The 8,408-metre, 25-hole program, completed in early 2026, focused on further evaluating the Project’s potential to increase metal resources.

The 3,300-hectare Electrolode property hosts the Arrow Zone, which contains an Inferred Mineral Resource of 2.11 million tonnes averaging 0.66% copper, 4.74% zinc, 17.92 g/t silver, and 0.66 g/t gold, with an effective date of June 1, 2025. Additionally, ten other mineralized zones have been identified and explored on the property by previous operators, including those in the Copperlode area, located 4.5 km southwest of Arrow. Total Metals systematically reviewed these zones along with newly identified targets for follow-up drilling.

The 2026 program has indicated considerable remaining potential for resource expansion at both the Arrow Zone and the Hornet Zone. The area under Garnet Lake has also been identified as a priority area for future exploration.

Significant intercepts from the Copperlode Area include hole EL-26-013, which returned 2.90% zinc, 1.15% copper, 0.06 g/t gold, and 13.30 g/t silver over 7.67 metres for the Hornet Zone. This interval included a sub-interval of 3.62% zinc, 3.19% copper, 0.23 g/t gold, and 37.29 g/t silver over 1.74 metres.

Results from the Arrow Zone, previously released on June 22, 2026, showed strong grades. Hole EL-26-006 returned 8.40% zinc, 0.40% copper, 0.35 g/t gold, and 21.88 g/t silver over 4.00 metres, including an interval of 20.05% zinc, 0.23% copper, 0.33 g/t gold, and 27.54 g/t silver over 1.54 metres. Hole EL-26-003A returned 7.00% zinc, 0.47% copper, 0.25 g/t gold, and 32.73 g/t silver over 7.18 metres for the Arrow Zone.

Tyler Thorburn, President & CEO, commented, “The first-pass regional drilling completed in early 2026 was a resounding success, fundamentally upgrading our geological model and confirming that both the Arrow and Hornet Zones remain wide open for expansion.” He added, “We are now advancing a systematic, data-driven strategy to unlock Electrolode’s ultimate value. By leveraging modern, deep-penetrating geophysics and fully integrating a wealth of historical data, we are sharpening our drill targets with precision. We have a clear line of sight to significant resource growth.”

The 2026 winter drill campaign initially planned for 5,500 metres with one rig was expanded to an 8,000-metre program with the addition of a second rig, ultimately completing 25 holes totalling 8,408 metres. Drilling targeted two main sectors: the Arrow/Garnet area and the Copperlode area, along with other targets identified through compiled geology and recent 3D geophysical modeling.

The property’s main targets are volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits. Prospective structures for gold are also being evaluated, given the property’s location in the Red Lake district.

In the Copperlode area, seven holes were drilled on the Copperlode zones and three on peripheral targets. In the 2 km corridor southwest of the Arrow Zone, five holes were drilled. The best result from the Copperlode area was from hole EL-26-013, intersecting 2.90% zinc, 1.15% copper, 0.06 g/t gold, and 13.30 g/t silver over 7.67 metres in the Hornet Zone, approximately 395 metres below surface.

Four drill-holes in the Garnet Lake – Far East area tested a group of conductors associated with the northernmost lens of the Far East Zone. Hole EL-26-018 intersected 14,220 ppm zinc (1.42%) and 732 ppm copper (0.07%) over 1.20 metres, intersecting a conductor model that was previously unknown.

Further evaluation, including modeling of remaining data and the application of advanced geophysical methods, is planned. The company also intends to re-rank targets and obtain permits for future drilling, including areas under Garnet Lake.

Protocols for core logging, sampling, and QA/QC were managed by Bayside Geoscience Inc. Drilling was contracted to Platinum Diamond Drilling Inc. Samples were analyzed by AGAT Laboratories Ltd.

Total Metals Corp. is focused on developing and advancing its high-grade gold and critical mineral assets in Eastern Canada. The Electrolode Project targets critical mineral and gold resources and is strategically located near major mines in the Red Lake Gold camp. The Company also owns other projects in Ontario and Manitoba.

Source: Total Metals Corp.