Search Minerals Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Press Release

October 17, 2025

St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador–(Newsfile Corp. – October 17, 2025) – Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV: SMY) (“Search Minerals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Macintosh, B.Comm, MBA, CPA, CGA as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Mr. Macintosh is a results-driven professional with over 25 years of comprehensive finance experience. He has a strong commitment to professional integrity, shareholder wealth preservation, and the alignment of finance strategies with overall business objectives. Most recently, he served as CFO & Corporate Secretary for STLLR Gold Inc., a Canadian gold development company with significant projects in Ontario and the Northwest Territories. In this role, he provided the strategic leadership for accounting and finance operations, established robust policies and controls, while supporting the company’s continued growth and exploration efforts.

Commenting on his new role, Mr. Macintosh stated, “I’m excited to join Search Minerals at such a pivotal stage of growth. The Deep Fox and Foxtrot Projects are key assets in strengthening Canada’s critical minerals supply chain. As CFO, my focus will be on supporting the company’s financial strategy and ensuring the capital discipline needed to drive long-term shareholder value.”

Joseph Lanzon, CEO and Director commented, “The Board is delighted to welcome Jason to our executive team. His appointment strengthens our leadership capacity, reinforcing a prudent approach to fiscal discipline and the generation of long-term value for shareholders and our community and Indigenous partners. Jason’s financial and corporate experience will greatly benefit the company as it advances the Deep Fox and Foxtrot Critical Rare Earth Elements projects to development.”

For further information about Search Minerals, please contact:

Joseph Lanzon
CEO and Director
Telephone: 613-796-5957
Email: joseph.lanzon@searchminerals.ca

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