VanadiumCorp Reports Interim Metallurgical Results from Lac Dore Bulk Sample Testing

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Vancouver, British Columbia –TheNewswire - Feb.11, 2026 – VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (TSX?V:VRB) (FSE: NWNA) (OTC: VRBFF) (“VanadiumCorp” or the“Company”) is pleased to report interim results demonstrate selective vanadium extraction andsupport continued optimization of the flowsheet. The metallurgical testing program was conducted by ImpactGlobal Solutions Inc. (IGS) on bulk samples from its flagship LacDoré vanadiferous titanomagnetite property, located near Chibougamau,Québec.

The testing program, as detailed in the Company’snews release dated March 27, 2024, was designed to evaluatebeneficiation and downstream vanadium extraction options for Lac Dorémineralization and to advance the Company’s strategy of developing asecure, low-carbon vanadium supply chain.

Metallurgical Program Overview

The IGS metallurgical test program was designed andexecuted in two sequential phases to assess the beneficiationcharacteristics of the Lac Doré material and to evaluate theamenability of the resulting vanadium-bearing concentrate todownstream thermal and hydrometallurgical extraction.

Phase 1 –Beneficiation Test Work

Phase 1 test work focused on comminution, followed bywet magnetic separation to evaluate the recovery and upgrading ofvanadium-bearing magnetite and associated ilmenite. The Lac Dorématerial demonstrated a consistent response to conventional grindingand magnetic separation techniques, resulting in the production of avanadium magnetite concentrate and an ilmenite pre-concentrate.

The vanadium magnetite concentrate produced exhibitedupgraded vanadium content and mineralogical characteristics consideredsuitable for subsequent thermal treatment and hydrometallurgicalprocessing. The results indicate that no atypical or non-standardbeneficiation techniques are required at this stage of processdevelopment.

Phase 2 – VanadiumExtraction (Roasting and Leaching)

Phase 2 scoping?level test work evaluated theextractability of vanadium from the beneficiated vanadium magnetiteconcentrate using oxidative roasting followed by sulfuric acidleaching. Roasting tests were conducted across a temperature range ofapproximately 800°C to 1,050°C to assess the influence of thermaltreatment on vanadium liberation and subsequent leach recovery.

Results demonstrated a positive correlation betweenroasting temperature and vanadium extraction efficiency duringleaching. Increasing roasting temperatures led to progressively highervanadium recoveries, indicating enhanced conversion of vanadium toacid?soluble phases. Iron and titanium remained largely insolubleunder the tested roasting and leaching conditions and reportedpredominantly to the solid leach residue.

These outcomes indicate selective vanadium extractionunder the evaluated roast-leach conditions, with limited dissolutionof iron and titanium, supporting further assessment of downstreamvanadium recovery processes.

Highlights of Interim Metallurgical Results

• Successful production of a vanadium?magnetiteconcentrate through grinding and staged magnetic separation 

• Preliminary tests achieved a vanadium?magnetiteconcentrate grading approximately 0.93% V?O? and ~78% Fe?O?,with a mass pull of ~63% in non?optimized conditions 

• Selective vanadium extraction from the magnetiteconcentrate demonstrated increasing recoveries with higher roastingtemperatures, reaching up to ~65% vanadium recovery at1050°C. 

• Iron and titanium were largely unaffected duringvanadium leaching, supporting selective vanadium recovery 

• “Results indicate the technical potential ofproducing a vanadium-rich feedstock suitable for preliminaryevaluation in downstream electrolyte processing studies.  

Strategic Significance

These interim results support VanadiumCorp’s strategyof evaluating the integration of hydrometallurgical processing withtraditional beneficiation as part of a potential future vanadiumsupply chain for vanadium flow battery (VFB) electrolytes from adomestic Québec resource. The work also complements the Company’sproprietary VEPT hydrometallurgical process, which has previouslydemonstrated high vanadium recoveries from similar feedstocks.The production of high-grade vanadium-bearingmagnetite concentrates from representative Lac Doré VTMmineralization under the reported test conditions supports furtheroptimization of the Company’s patented and proprietary processingflowsheet. The Company plans to advance additional hydrometallurgicaltest work to evaluate vanadium recovery pathways and assess thepotential recovery of vanadium electrolyte and associated value-addedco-products from the Lac Doré project.

Kristien Davenport, CEO of VanadiumCorp, stated: “Theinitial metallurgical results show Lac Doré mineralization can beprocessed into vanadium-bearing magnetite concentrate, with vanadiumselectively extracted under current conditions. These findings represent an important technical step towardfurther evaluating processingmethods for a potential integrated vanadiumsupply chain for long-duration energy storage.”

IGSRecommendations

1. Based on the results of the interim test work, IGS hasrecommended continued optimization work, including: 

• Refinement of the beneficiation flowsheet 

• Additional roasting and leaching tests to improvevanadium recovery 

• Evaluation of particle size, leaching temperature,additive chemistry, and higher roasting temperatures 

• The Company will evaluate these recommendations as partof its ongoing technical and economic studies for the Lac Doréproject. 

The metallurgical test work reported herein ispreliminary in nature and was conducted under non-optimized laboratoryconditions. The results are intended to assess technical amenabilityonly and do not constitute an economic or production decision. Furthermetallurgical testing and optimization will be required to assessscalability and commercial applicability.

AboutImpact Global Solutions Inc.

Impact Global Solutions Inc. (IGS), based in Montréal,Québec, provides metallurgical testing, process development, andISO?17025?certified analytical services to the mining industry,with a focus on innovative and fast?track solutions.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained inthis news release has been reviewed and approved by André Gauthier,P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 and a directorof the Company. Mr. Gauthier has not independently verified thehistorical exploration data referenced and does not acceptresponsibility for the accuracy of historical estimates. His reviewwas conducted to ensure that the disclosure complies with NI 43-101requirements.

About VanadiumCorp ResourceInc.

VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. is a Canadian resourcecompany focused on developing vanadium-based materials for the energystorage and steel markets, with a strategic emphasis on producinghigh-purity vanadium electrolyte for vanadium redox flow batteries(“VRFBs”).

The Company’s core assets include the Lac DoréVanadium-Iron-Titanium Project near Chibougamau, Québec, one of thelargest undeveloped vanadium resources in North America, and theIron-T Project. VanadiumCorp is advancing an integrated strategyspanning resource development, processing flowsheet optimization, anddownstream electrolyte production, targeting the growing demand forlong-duration energy storage solutions required to support gridstability and renewable energy integration.

VanadiumCorp’s market objective is to position itselfas a reliable, low-cost, and environmentally responsible supplier ofvanadium electrolyte, advanced materials and technology providersupporting the global deployment of VRFB technology in utility-scale,industrial, and infrastructure applications.

On behalf of the Board ofVanadiumCorp Resource Inc.

“Kristien Davenport”

President, CEO and Director

VANADIUMCORP RESOURCE INC.

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Email: info@vanadiumcorp.com  

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Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain forward-looking statements(including "forward-looking information" within the meaningof applicable Canadian securities laws and "forward-lookingstatements" within the meaning of the US Private SecuritiesLitigation Reform Act of 1995) regarding, among other things,VanadiumCorp's business. and the environment in which itoperates. In general, forward-looking statements can be identified bythe use of words such as "anticipates", "expects"or "does not expect", "is expected","budget", "forecast", "estimates","forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or"does not anticipate", or "believes", orvariations of such words and phrases or statements that certainactions, events or results "may", "could","would", "could" or "will be taken","occur" or "will be achieved". VanadiumCorp relieson a number of assumptions and estimates to make these forward-lookingstatements, including, without limitation, the ability to acquire thenecessary permits and authorizations to advance the Lac Doré propertyto the production stage, the ability to add to existing resources atLac Doré through drilling, the costs associated with the developmentand operation of its properties. These assumptions and estimates aremade in light of forecasts and conditions that are considered relevantand reasonable based on available information and currentcircumstances. A number of risk factors may cause actual results,level of activity, performance or results of such exploration and/ormine development to differ materially from those expressed or impliedby such forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,whether such discoveries will result incommercially viable quantities of such mineralized materials, theability to modify project parameters as plans continue to be refined,the ability to execute planned future exploration and drillingprograms, the need for additional financing to continue explorationand development efforts, changes in general economic, market andbusiness conditions, and other risks outlined in VanadiumCorp'slatest Annual Information Form under the heading "RiskFactors" and in its other public documents. Forward-lookingstatements are not guarantees of future performance and suchinformation is inherently subject to known and unknown risks,uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and thatmay be beyond VanadiumCorp's control. Although VanadiumCorp hasattempted to identify important risks and factors that could causeactual actions, events or results to differ materially from thosedescribed in the forward-looking statements, there may be otherfactors and risks that cause actions, events or results not to be asanticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, undue reliance shouldnot be placed on these forward-looking statements. In addition, allforward-looking statements in this press release are made as of thedate of this press release. VanadiumCorp disclaims any intention orobligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whetheras a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except asrequired by applicable securities laws.

The forward-looking statements contained herein areexpressly qualified by this disclaimer.

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