Hertz Energy Expands Its Lake George Antimony-Tungsten Property and Launches Exploration Program Surrounding Historic Lake George Antimony Mine

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 17, 2026) - Hertz Energy Inc. (CSE: HZ) (OTCQB: HZLIF) (FSE: QE2) ("Hertz Energy" or the "Company") is pleased to report that Company has significantly expanded its land holdings surrounding the past producing Lake George Antimony Mine located in New Brunswick, Canada, as well as initiating an aggressive exploration program on its claims package. The Company's Lake George Antimony-Tungsten-Gold Project (the "Tungmony Project") comprises a strategic, large-scale land package adjoining and encompassing the historic Lake George Antimony Mine, placing the Company in direct proximity to a proven, past-producing critical minerals deposit within a highly favorable geological setting.