Hercules Metals Secures Strategic Lease Option for Additional 1,473 Acres of Private Land Adjacent to the Hercules Project in Western Idaho

Long-Term Exploration Rights with Purchase Optionality – An eight-year lease provides full exploration rights, including drilling, with a clear pathway to acquire a 100% interest. Strategic Land Consolidation – If exercised, adds approximately 1,473 acres of private land, including both surface and mineral rights, contiguous with the Company's Pegasus Target.