Arbor Metals Commences Phase 1 2026 Drill Program At Jarnet Lithium Project

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Vancouver, Canada– March 9th, 2026 – TheNewswire – Arbor MetalsCorp. (“Arbor” or the“Company”) (TSXV: ABR, FWB: 432) is pleased to announce the commencement of its Phase 1 2026 diamond drillingprogram at its wholly owned Jarnet Lithium Project, located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec,adjacent to Patriot BatteryMetals’ Shaakichiuwaanaan Property (formerly the CorvetteProject).1

The Phase 1 program is designed to follow up onencouraging lithiummineralization identified during the Company’s 2025 drillprograms, which returned several notablelithium-bearing pegmatite intercepts.

Highlights from the 2025 Drill Program2

• JAR25-014 (Jarnet 2 – PrinceZone) intersected 1.56 metres grading 5,781 ppm Li (~0.57%Li) at 54.7 metres depth 

• JAR25-015 (Jarnet 2) intersected 1.5metres grading 2,224 ppm Li (~0.22% Li) at212.06 metres depth 

• On the Corvetteclaim blocks, holes JAR25-029, JAR25-030, andJAR25-031 intersected anomalous lithium values within a series ofparallel pegmatite dykes located alonggreenstone–peridotitecontacts 

The five-weekPhase 1 program will consist of approximately 2,200 metres of diamonddrilling across eight drill holes from four drill setups. Drilling will focus primarily on Jarnet 2, while alsotesting high-priority targetsat Firebird, Corvette, and St. Pierre that wereidentified during earlier exploration campaigns.

Management Commentary

“We are excited to begin the 2026 drilling campaignat Jarnet following the encouraging lithium results obtained duringour 2025 program,” said MarkFerguson, President of Arbor Metals Corp. “ThePhase 1 program is designed to expand on these results and furthertest the potential of multiple high-priority targets across theproperty. With drilling planned at Jarnet 2 and several additionalprospective zones, we believe this program represents an importantstep in advancing the project and unlocking the broader lithiumpotential within the district.”

Environmental Stewardship and Community Engagement

Arbor is committed to conducting its explorationactivities in a responsibleand environmentally sustainable manner. TheCompany adheres to strictenvironmental standards and best practices,including minimizing ground disturbance and ensuring proper sitereclamation following exploration activities. Arbor also places strongemphasis on collaborating withlocal communities, Indigenous Nations, and regional stakeholders in theEeyou Istchee James Bay region, maintaining open communication andsupporting responsible resource development that benefits all partiesinvolved.

Francis R. Newton, PGeo, (OGQ No. 2129), a consultantto Arbor and a qualified person under National Instrument 43-101 –Standards of Disclosure forMineral Projects, has reviewed the technicalcontents of this news release and has approved the disclosure of thetechnical information contained herein.

About Arbor Metals Corp.

Arbor Metals Corp. is a mining explorationcompany focused on developing high-value, geographically significantmineral projects worldwide. Arbor ispaving the way for advanced mineral exploration as it overseesworld-class mining projects. The Company is confident that combiningquality projects with proven strategies and a dedicated team willyield exceptional outcomes.

The Jarnet, Corvette Lake and St. Pierrelithium projects, located in the James Bay region of Quebec,comprises 83 map-designated claims, covering an area of approximately5,606 hectares. The projects are contiguous to the Corvette-FCIproperty, where diamond drilling has confirmed significant lithiummineralization representing one of the highest-profile lithiumexploration projects in the sector.

The Kemlee LakeLithium project isstrategically located three kilometers east of Rock Tech LithiumInc.'s Aumacho claim blocks and twelve kilometers south of theGeorgia Lake Project.  The Project shares many geologicalsimilarities with the prolific Georgia Lake deposit, including bedrockgeology and the presence of massive intrusive dykes. The primarytarget at the Project will be spodumene-bearing pegmatites hosted inmetasediments.

For further information, contact Mark Ferguson, ChiefExecutive Officer, at info@arbormetalscorp.com, or 403.852.4869, or visit theCompany’s website at www.arbormetalscorp.com.

On behalf of the Board,

Arbor Metals Corp.

Mark Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer

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This news release may containcertain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of theUnited States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 andapplicable Canadian securities laws.  When or if used in this newsrelease, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”,“expect”, “target, “plan”, “forecast”, “may”,“schedule” and similar words or expressions identifyforward-looking statements or information.  These forward-lookingstatements or information may relate to further exploration of theCompany’s mineral properties and other factors or information. Such statements represent the Company’s current views with respectto future events and are necessarily based upon a number ofassumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by theCompany, are inherently subject to significant business, economic,competitive, political and social risks, contingencies anduncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could causeresults, performance, or achievements to be materially different fromthe results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressedor implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does notintend, and does not assume any obligation, to update theseforward-looking statements or information to reflect changes inassumptions or changes incircumstances or any other events affecting such statements andinformation other than as required by applicable laws, rules andregulations.

1 The Company cautions that results or discoveries onproperties proximate to the Company’s properties may not necessarilybe indicative if the presence of mineralization on the Company’sproperties.

2 See the Company’s newsrelease dated January 15, 2026 for further details.

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