<div id="readability-page-1"><article>Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Supreme Critical Metals Inc., (CSE: CRIT) (FSE: VR6) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) (&#34;Supreme&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) announces the appointment of Mr. Ian Foreman as Vice President, Exploration.Mr. Foreman is a professional geoscientist with over thirty years in the mining and mineral exploration sector having worked in Canada, Peru, Namibia, United States as well as Mexico. Mr. Foreman holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Geology from Queen's University. Throughout his career, he has played key roles in the identification, evaluation, and advancement of mineral exploration projects as well as supporting companies in building robust technical programs. He has been involved in a wide spectrum of the industry that ranges from grassroots exploration to large scale drill programs. He has also held a variety of corporate roles of junior exploration companies that include management, directorships as well as being president. Mr. Foreman is an active member of the Vancouver geological community through his volunteer work, which started with being active with the B.C. and Yukon Chamber of Mines (prior to its transformation to the Association of Mineral Exploration, or AME) in the 1990's and the organizing team for the Exploration Roundup. He was inducted into AME's Honourable Service Roll in 2006. Mr. Foreman continues this commitment through his longstanding association with the Mining Exploration Group (MEG), a volunteer run association that exists to promote the sociable exchange of geological and technical information as the co-organizer of the MEG's annual short course. &#34;On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are pleased to welcome Ian to Supreme,&#34; said Glen Watson, President &amp; CEO of Supreme Critical Metals Inc. &#34;His appointment strengthens Supreme's technical leadership; in his role as Vice President, Exploration, Mr. Foreman will lead Supreme's technical teams in the planning and execution of exploration programs, project targeting and evaluation of the Company's portfolio as well as new potential opportunities.&#34;About Supreme Critical Metals Inc.Supreme Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: CRIT) (FSE: VR6) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) is a publicly traded, diversified exploration company advancing a portfolio of high-potential gold, silver, and copper properties. The Company is focused on British Columbia and Nevada; both being mining-friendly jurisdictions that have established infrastructure, predictable permitting, and a supportive regulatory framework.Additional information about Supreme Critical Metals is available on the Company's website at www.supremecriticalmetals.com.On Behalf of the Board of Supreme Critical Metals Inc. &#34;Glen R. Watson&#34; Glen R. Watson President &amp; CEOFor further information, please contact: Glen Watson, President &amp; CEO Phone: +1 (604) 803-5229 E-mail: info@supremecriticalmetals.com LIKE AND FOLLOW Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively, &#34;forward-looking information&#34;). Such forward-looking information is provided to inform the Company's shareholders and potential investors about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Any such forward-looking information may be identified by words such as &#34;anticipate&#34;, &#34;proposed&#34;, &#34;estimates&#34;, &#34;would&#34;, &#34;expects&#34;, &#34;intends&#34;, &#34;plans&#34;, &#34;may&#34;, &#34;will&#34;, and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking information contain these identifying words.More particularly and without limitation, the forward‐looking information in this news release includes expectations regarding the Company's business plans and operations. Forward-looking information is based on a number of factors and assumptions that have been used to develop such information, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the Company's current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs based on information currently available to the Company. Whether actual results, performance, or achievements will conform to Supreme's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from Supreme's expectations. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. 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Supreme Critical Metals Inc. has appointed Ian Foreman as Vice President of Exploration. Foreman, a geoscientist with over 30 years of experience in mining and mineral exploration, will lead the company's technical teams in planning and executing exploration programs. His extensive background includes roles in various countries and contributions to the geological community. The company focuses on advancing a portfolio of gold, silver, and copper properties in British Columbia and Nevada.

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