iMetal Resources Inc. has appointed Morgan Verge as Vice President, Exploration to lead exploration strategy and program execution at its flagship Gowganda West gold project in Ontario.

Verge brings over 15 years of mineral exploration experience across Canada, spanning grassroots work through advanced-stage drilling in gold and critical minerals. Her background includes managing geological mapping, geophysical surveys, drilling, modelling, and target generation. She also founded Verge Geological Consulting Ltd. and serves as President of the Nova Scotia Prospectors Association.

In connection with her appointment, iMetal granted Verge 100,000 incentive stock options. The options vested immediately and are exercisable at $0.195 per share until September 17, 2031.

The appointment adds technical leadership following recent corporate activity, including a 2,640-metre Phase I diamond drilling program across six holes at Gowganda West in November 2025.

"Ms. Verge's appointment adds proven technical leadership to iMetal at a pivotal stage in its development," said Saf Dhillon, President and CEO of iMetal. "Her more than 15 years of experience designing and executing exploration programs across Canada—from grassroots work through advanced-stage drilling in gold and critical minerals—will strengthen our ability to advance Gowganda West." — Saf Dhillon, President and CEO of iMetal

The incoming exploration lead joins as the company advances its portfolio following a $3.0 million financing and recent governance updates.

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