⚒ Site update at ARES’ Lumps Plant Our local onsite teams are doing excellent work at the mill site - pushing multiple areas of the project forward simultaneously. After necessary variations, electrical redesign and instrumentation has been completed, along with a fully operational electrical building. Installation of the conveyor footings and conveyor frames is also complete. Catch up on our latest updates here: youtu.be/qOB5CcvasAc 📍We provide weekly updates on our project developments. Follow us or sign up for our newsletter on aresmining.com/news #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence

Developing a Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals and Materials ow.ly/FwPU50Z5iqS

Ping, you’ve got mail!! Did you know we send a monthly mailer to all on our mailing list, in addition to updates on social media and our website. You can sign up via our website in order to receive regular updates along with 18,000 others! Be sure not to miss out on key news, PR notifications and progress reports. Did you know that you can also request an Investor Deck, or a call-back from our Investor Relations Team? Be sure to sign up, follow and engage across all our platforms. aresmining.com/investor-home #aresmining #news #pr

Canada’s Critical Minerals Policy, Infrastructure & the Path to 2040 ow.ly/OyMw50YZKwT

Canada plays its hand on critical minerals with global investment push ow.ly/4S0H50YZKtw

Found Industries, through its Found Metals division, and ARES Strategic Mining Inc. today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the recovery of gallium, germanium and other strategic critical materials from ARES-owned or controlled feedstocks associated with the Lost Sheep Mine in Utah. _ The collaboration brings together a uniquely strategic U.S. mineral asset and an emerging domestic critical metals processing platform at a moment when secure North American supply chains for semiconductors, defense systems, energy technologies and advanced manufacturing have become an urgent industrial priority. Read the Press release here lnkd.in/e5AvdSbf hashtag#aresmining hashtag#criticalminerals hashtag#mineralindependence hashtag#buyusa

Ares Strategic Mining Secures Clear Title to 101 Additional Claims in Utah Ares has resolved its dispute with Hinkinite Resources LLC, acquiring 101 unpatented lode mining claims in the Spor Mountain district. This expands Ares’ holdings to ~454 claims covering over 7,700 acres. The deal includes: US$77,878 cash 170,887 shares issued at $0.395/share Transfer of proprietary geological data and mapping CEO James Walker: “This settlement eliminates title uncertainty and strengthens our position as we advance towards our application for a potential NASDAQ uplisting.” A key de-risking step for the Lost Sheep Fluorspar Mine and U.S. critical minerals supply. #Fluorspar #CriticalMinerals #AresMining

First off - a little apology to everyone for being a little quiet lately - we’ve had a lot of visitors onsite, including our marketing team and potential customers and other interested parties. We’ve been fully focused on the final stages of commissioning. The electrical and MCC systems are now complete, conveyor belts have been fitted, and we’re actively testing and optimizing each plant subsection as we move through them. We’re in that final stretch. We remain on track to sell product this year, with several customers who have visited the site recently and continue to show strong interest in our material. We appreciate your patience, we understand the wait is not easy. #AresStrategicMining #Mining #CriticalMinerals #MineralProcessing #MineDevelopment

A BIG shoutout to the absolute legends who are moving things at a pace here at the Lost Sheep Mine: the real-deal miners, welders, and underground warriors who show up every day covered in dust, sweat, and glory. These guys are the backbone of this operation. Absolute legends. So many on site are from the local Delta community too - and we at Ares couldn’t be happier to be a local employer. You may also spot James Walker who was at the mine for a site visit this month. For James, these important site visits are more than a box ticking exercise - he is busy checking operational detail, and giving tours to interested customers, investors and many others. Keep an eye out for our next posts which will feature some of our awesome apprentices! #AresMining #MineLife #Criticalminerals #LostSheepCrew #TheseGuysActuallyWorkHere

Canada and Australia deepen cooperation on critical minerals: Key takeaways ow.ly/5Bs050YKoH1

EU, US near critical minerals pact to counter China’s grip mining.com/eu-us-near-critic…

🚀 Great Momentum at Ares Strategic Mining – March 2026 Update! Many of you track our CSE filings, and March was another strong month of progress as we continue building toward full production at our fluorspar project! 💪 Key Highlights: Steady mining and stockpiling of high-quality ore Welcomed additional plant experts to accelerate commissioning and ramp-up On the corporate side, we raised $60,522 through the exercise of warrants (issuing 232,777 shares), strengthening our working capital position. Management has also been actively engaging top legal and banking advisors as we explore a potential U.S. uplisting – an exciting step for the next phase of growth! Advancements continue to be made and we remain fully focused on delivering long-term value for our shareholders. Look out for more detail in our Monthly Newsletter next week. The future is bright for Ares! 📄 Full March Monthly Report: webfiles.thecse.com/CSE_Form… #AresStrategicMining #ARS #Fluorspar #CriticalMinerals #Mining #Uplisting

🚀 Your Voice Matters! Ares Strategic Mining Shareholder Survey Launching Soon We’re excited to hear directly from you – our valued shareholders and supporters! You were recently asked for your input into what content you’d like to see from a visit to the Lost Sheep Mine. More on that later… In the coming days, we’ll also be sending out a short survey to gather your valuable feedback on ARES, our progress, and what you’d like to see as we advance our fluorspar project and explore exciting growth opportunities like a potential U.S. uplisting. Your input will help shape our future direction and ensure we’re delivering the transparency and communication you deserve. We’ll be working closely with the newly appointed IR team to deliver this. 📍 Ready to participate? Visit: aresmining.com or click the direct link below 👇 🔗 us2.list-manage.com/survey?u… Thank you for being part of the Ares journey! #AresStrategicMining #ARS #ShareholderSurvey #Fluorspar #InvestorFeedback #CriticalMinerals

Building supply chain resilience in critical minerals: The path ahead ow.ly/GU9550YEshu

CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, James Walker, joined RCTV to highlight how the company plans to uplift shares by pursuing the NASDAQ listing. Aiming to unlock U.S. investor interest and greater long-term stability for Ares. Watch the full RCTV interview: ow.ly/ehMF50YAL6B CSE: ARS | FRA: N8I1 | OTC: ARSMF"

On RCTV, Ares CEO James Walker provides an update on the production timeline at the Lost Sheep Mine in Utah. With the final comissioning phase ahead, demand is exceeding capacity, positioning Ares for sustained growth. Watch the full RCTV interview: youtu.be/ECKWlFTwDgw?si=4Ozb… CSE: ARS | FRA: N8I1 | OTC: ARSMF

Major milestone achieved! James Walker, CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, sat down with RCTV to discuss the mining operations and the final phase of plant optimization at the company's Lost Sheep Mine. Watch the full RCTV interview: ow.ly/k9KP50YAKr4 CSE: ARS | FRA: N8I1 | OTC: ARSMF

James Walker, CEO of Ares Strategic Mining, joined Mark Bunting on RCTV to discuss the opportunities in fluorspar mining, and the move toward full-scale production at the Lost Sheep Mine in Utah—the only permitted fluorspar mine in the United States. Watch the full RCTV interview: ow.ly/2av550YAKaE CSE: ARS | FRA: N8I1 | OTC: ARSMF

*🚨 ARSMF Shareholders – Your Voice Matters!* The Ares Strategic Mining marketing & investor relations team is planning a *site visit* to the *Lost Sheep Fluorspar Mine* in Utah. We want to make it as valuable as possible for you. What specific information, visuals, or updates would you like us to gather and share from the visit? *Vote in the poll below* 👇 and/or reply with your top questions or requests! The most requested topics will be prioritized for photos, video footage, interviews, and detailed reporting from the site. Let’s make this visit count for all shareholders. #ARSMF #AresStrategicMining #LostSheepMine #Fluorspar #CriticalMinerals #DODContract #ShareholderEngagement

⛑️📋As we accelerate operations at America’s only permitted and operating fluorspar mine, more activity naturally brings more eyes on site, and that’s exactly how it should be. We’ve gone from early development to active mining and ore stockpiling, with the Lumps Plant now commissioning and the Flotation construction being accelerated. Along the way, our team on site has grown to roughly three-five times our earlier headcount. More people, more equipment, and more production mean more frequent MSHA inspections - and yes, more routine citations. This isn’t a red flag. 🚩 It’s a clear sign of progress. In every mine ramping up quickly, regulatory interactions increase as inspectors do their important job of overseeing expanding operations. We welcome that oversight. It helps us refine procedures, strengthen training, and keep safety standards high as we scale. The recent entries on the MSHA site reflect this normal phase of growth, and encouragingly for us mostly standard Section 104(a) citations that were addressed promptly. The two reported incidents were non-injury events during development work. Health and safety remains our top priority. We are committed to running a safe, responsible operation and continue working closely with MSHA as partners in this journey. We appreciate genuine interest in our progress. As we move toward first acidspar sales under our DoD contract, our focus stays on measurable milestones: more ore processed, plant performance, and delivering critical domestic supply. . Questions welcome, we’re happy to share the full picture. #ARSMF #LostSheepMine #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals #ProductionRamp