Arbor Metals Announces Fall 2026 Exploration Program at Kemlee Lake Lithium Project
NEWS RELEASE
ARBOR METALS ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 EXPLORATION PROGRAM AT KEMLEE LAKE LITHIUM PROJECT
Vancouver, Canada – August 4, 2026 – Arbor Metals Corp. (“Arbor” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ABR, FWB: 432) is pleased to announce plans to undertake a Phase 3 explora�on program at its wholly owned Kemlee Lake Lithium Project, located southeast of Lake Nipigon in central Ontario.
The planned Fall 2026 explora�on program has been designed to follow up on encouraging results generated during the Company's 2025 field season, which iden�fied several priority lithium explora�on targets through an integrated bark and rock sampling program. These anomalous zones correspond closely with magne�c highs iden�fied through both Ontario government airborne geophysical surveys and the Company's 2024 ground magne�c survey, strengthening the Company's confidence in the explora�on poten�al of the project.
The proposed explora�on program will u�lize man-portable Shaw Drills, capable of tes�ng targets to depths of approximately 20 metres. The shallow drilling program is intended to provide an efficient and cost-effec�ve method of evalua�ng the highest-priority targets before advancing to a larger-scale diamond drilling program.
Bark sampling has become an increasingly important explora�on technique within the Georgia Lake lithium camp and has contributed to the discovery of several spodumene-bearing pegma�te systems throughout the district. Arbor believes the strong correla�on between the Company's geochemical anomalies and coincident magne�c features represents compelling drill targets that warrant further inves�ga�on.
The Phase 3 program is currently planned for the Fall of 2026 and remains subject to financing and customary opera�onal planning.
Management Commentary
“We are excited to advance explora�on at Kemlee Lake following the encouraging results generated through our systema�c explora�on programs,” said Mark Ferguson, President and Chief Execu�ve Officer of Arbor. “The combina�on of mul�ple lithium anomalies, favourable geophysical signatures and the geological similari�es to the nearby Georgia Lake camp provides us with several compelling targets. The planned Shaw Drill program offers an efficient way to priori�ze these targets ahead of a larger diamond drilling campaign, while con�nuing to build our understanding of the property’s lithium poten�al.”
Environmental Stewardship
Arbor remains commi�ed to conduc�ng all explora�on ac�vi�es in a safe, responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. The Company will con�nue to work closely with local stakeholders and Indigenous communi�es while adhering to industry best prac�ces designed to minimize environmental impacts and ensure responsible explora�on.
Board of Directors Update
The Company also announces that Alex Klenman has resigned from its Board of Directors, effec�ve immediately, to pursue other business opportuni�es. Mark Ferguson, President and Chief Execu�ve Officer, commented: “On behalf of the Board and management, I would like to sincerely thank Alex for his valuable contribu�ons, guidance and dedica�on during his �me as a director of Arbor. His experience and support have been greatly appreciated as the Company advanced its por�olio of explora�on projects. We wish Alex every success in his future business endeavours.”
Qualified Person
Francis R. Newton, PGeo (OGQ No. 2129), a consultant to Arbor and a qualified person under Na�onal Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects), has reviewed the technical contents of this news release and has approved the disclosure of the technical informa�on contained herein.
About Arbor Metals Corp.
Arbor Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral explora�on company focused on the discovery and development of high-quality cri�cal mineral projects. The Company maintains a por�olio of prospec�ve lithium explora�on assets located in some of Canada's premier mining jurisdic�ons and is commi�ed to advancing these projects through systema�c explora�on and responsible development.
The Company's Kemlee Lake Lithium Project is strategically located approximately three kilometres east of Rock Tech Lithium Inc.'s Aumacho claim blocks and approximately twelve kilometres south of the Georgia Lake Project. The property shares many geological characteris�cs with the prolific Georgia Lake lithium district, including favourable host geology and the presence of large intrusive pegma�te dykes.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company's planned explora�on ac�vi�es, financing, future drilling and the poten�al of the Kemlee Lake Project. These statements are based on current expecta�ons and assump�ons and are subject to risks and uncertain�es that could cause actual results to differ materially. Except as required by applicable securi�es laws, the Company undertakes no obliga�on to update forward-looking statements.
For further informa�on, contact Mark Ferguson, Chief Execu�ve Officer, at [email protected], or 403.852.4869, or visit the Company’s website at www.arbormetalscorp.com.
On behalf of the Board,
Arbor Metals Corp.
Mark Ferguson, Chief Execu�ve Officer
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This news release may contain certain “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securi�es Li�ga�on Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking informa�on” within applicable Canadian securi�es laws. When or if used in this news release, the words “an�cipate”, “believe”, “es�mate”, “expect”, “target, “plan”, “forecast”, “may”, “schedule” and similar words or expressions iden�fy forward-looking statements or informa�on. These forward-looking statements or informa�on may relate to planned explora�on at the Kemlee Lake Lithium Project and other factors or informa�on. Such statements represent the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assump�ons and es�mates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, compe��ve, poli�cal and social risks, con�ngencies and uncertain�es. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obliga�on, to update these forward-looking statements or informa�on to reflect changes in assump�ons or changes in circumstances or any other events affec�ng such statements and informa�on other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regula�ons.