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Morocco Strategic Minerals Reports 14.88% Copper and 696 g/t Silver at Ouneine and up to 4.16 g/t Gold at Aït Zekri

MONTRÉAL, Québec, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) ("Morocco Strategic Minerals", "MCC" or the "Company") is pleased to report assay results from first-phase sampling programs at the Ouneine and Aït Zekri projects and to provide an operational update on its Western High Atlas portfolio in Morocco.

Highlights

Ouneine: 49 grab samples (excluding blank and standards), returned values of up to 14.88% Cu and 696 g/t Ag (sample ON-GB 0025). Thirty seven samples returned at least 1.0% Cu with eight returned more than 5.29% Cu.

Aït Zekri: 23 grab samples (17 surface and 5 underground gallery grab samples) with up to 4.16 g/t Au (AZ-GB005). Gold mineralization was confirmed at surface and in the historical gallery, including 2.11 g/t Au from underground sample AZ-GB020.

MCC has established a dedicated in-country exploration team comprising two geologists and three technicians through its Moroccan contractors, supported by the Company's Canada-based independent Qualified Person.

Operational Progress and Field Capacity

Through its trusted Moroccan contractors, MCC has established a full-time field presence consisting of two geologists and three technicians, supervised by the Company's Canada-based independent Qualified Person (the "QP"). The team is advancing detailed geological mapping, structural interpretation and systematic surface and underground sampling. Rehabilitation and safety work has also commenced in selected historical workings, including dewatering, scaling of loose rock, stability assessments, ventilation improvements and secondary-egress work, in preparation for future drilling of targets generated by the current program.

In addition, the Company has completed a high-resolution drone-based topographic survey covering the Ounein Property, as well as a 3D laser scan of the accessible underground workings, providing an accurate digital representation of the historical mine infrastructure to support the geological/structural mapping, and drill targeting.

Ouneine Copper-Silver Sampling Results

At Ouneine, field mapping and prospecting have identified multiple structurally controlled copper-bearing zones hosted principally within carbonate rocks. Mineralization is associated with quartz veins, fault corridors, hydrothermal breccias and stockwork veinlets, and consists predominantly of malachite, azurite and chalcocite in oxidized zones, with pyrite, chalcopyrite, bornite and locally galena and barite observed at surface. Copper mineralization is spatially associated with E–W to WNW–ESE structures and their intersections with subsidiary fractures, with local extension into limestone wall rocks along fractures, bedding planes and veinlet networks, consistent with a polymetallic hydrothermal system.

A total of 49 rock surface samples were collected from the principal mineralized structures across the license. The reported assay results confirm the presence of high-grade copper mineralization up to 14.88% Cu (ON-GB0043) with 37 samples showing more than 1% Cu including eight samples showing more than 5.29% Cu (figure 1).

Silver values reached up to 696 g/t Ag, demonstrating a strong association between copper and silver mineralization (figure 2)

Selected results include:

ON-GB0025: 696 g/t Ag, 14.88% Cu

ON-GB0041: 248 g/t Ag and 2.65% Cu

ON-GB0050: 163 g/t Ag and 3.66% Cu

ON-GB0043: 158 g/t Ag and 13.76% Cu

ON-GB0017: 138 g/t Ag and 8.83% Cu

Figure 1: Copper (Cu) assay results from surface grab sampling at the Ouneine Property.

Figure 2: Silver (Ag) assay results from surface grab sampling at the Ouneine Property.

Aït Zekri Gold Sampling Results

At Aït Zekri, MCC completed first-pass lithological and structural mapping together with a 23-sample grab program comprising 17 surface rock samples and five grab samples from the historical gallery. Gold assays range from below 0.05 g/t to 4.16 g/t Au . Nineteen samples returned at least 0.10 g/t Au, six samples returned more than 0.52 g/t Au, with two of them returned more than 2.10 g/t Au*.

Selected results include:

AZ-GB005 (surface): 4.16 g/t Au

AZ-GB020 (underground): 2.11 g/t Au

AZ-GB004 (surface): 1.64 g/t Au

AZ-GB003 (surface): 0.98 g/t Au

AZ-GB023 (underground): 0.57 g/t Au

Mapping identified several N20-trending quartz veins with subvertical dips, widths generally ranging from approximately 0.5 to 2.0 metres and lateral continuity over tens of metres. Within the gallery, the principal mineralized structure trends between N40 and N50, dips subvertically and displays a brecciated quartz-carbonate texture with disseminated pyrite and strong limonite-hematite oxidation. Malachite and azurite occur locally in surface oxide zones, and an intensely altered fault corridor with argillic alteration and finely disseminated pyrite has been identified as a priority follow-up target.

The results support continued evaluation of the historical gold-silver system. Historical records describe approximately 300 metres of underground development and 18 drill holes totalling 2,018.6 metres, including previously disclosed results of 6.70 g/t Au over 1.0 metre and underground samples reportedly returning up to 3.31 g/t Au and 240 g/t Ag. These historical data have not been independently verified by the QP and should not be relied upon as current mineral resources or mineral reserves.

*Grab samples are selective and may not represent the underlying mineralization, width, continuity or average grade.

Figure 3: Aït Zekri licence showing mapped quartz veins and grab-sample locations.

District-Wide Exploration Activities

As previously announced on April 20, 2026, MCC entered into an option agreement dated April 15, 2026 with MNF Groupe Inc. ("MNF"), a leading Moroccan mining company and subsidiary of Broychim S.A., pursuant to which the Company has been granted an exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in a district-scale portfolio in Morocco's Western High Atlas (figure 4). The portfolio comprises five exploitation licences, two research permits and the environmental authorization for a proposed central flotation plant in the Ouneine Valley, including the Tanfit, Ijoukak, Amsghni, Aït Zekri, Ighrm, Tamadghoust and Tizgui properties. In parallel, MCC also holds a separate option to acquire a 100% interest in exploitation licence 393512 (Ouneine Mine), which remains in good standing. The Company currently expects to exercise this option before the end of 2026, subject to completion of the administrative renewal process for the exploitation licence.

The current exploration program forms part of MCC's broader district-scale evaluation of the Western High Atlas portfolio. In addition to the work currently underway at Ouneine and Aït Zekri, contractors are advancing access, rehabilitation and target-generation activities across several properties, including pumping, underground cleaning, scaling, ventilation improvements and secondary-egress assessments at selected historical workings, with Tanfit representing the next operational priority. Geological compilation, reconnaissance mapping and target evaluation are also progressing at Ijoukak, Amsghni, Ighrm, Tamadghoust and Tizgui. No analytical results from these properties are reported in this release. The Company continues to evaluate additional opportunities in Morocco that could complement its growing regional portfolio while maintaining a disciplined approach to technical evaluation and capital allocation.

Figure 4: MCC's Ouneine-Ijoukak hub in Morocco's Western High Atlas.

Sampling, Analytical Methods and Quality Assurance / Quality Control

All samples were submitted to the African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (Afrilab - SGS Certified) in Marrakech, Morocco. Samples were analyzed for silver, copper, iron, lead and zinc using aqua regia digestion with an atomic absorption spectroscopy finish. Samples containing greater than 5% Cu were reanalyzed using titration, and gold was assayed by fire assay.

The initial QA/QC program included the insertion of certified reference materials (standards) and blank samples at a rate of one every 15 samples, together with pulp duplicates at the same frequency (one every 15 samples).

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Dr. Rachidi provides technical oversight and support to the Company's Moroccan field program.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

Contact Information

Pierre-Olivier Goulet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 579-476-7000
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements and Disclaimer

Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding rehabilitation and safe access to historical workings, completion of sampling and analytical programs, target generation, potential channel sampling and drilling, the exercise or maintenance of option rights, the acquisition of interests in the referenced mineral assets, the evaluation of additional opportunities, and the exploration and development potential of the Western High Atlas portfolio. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “believes”, “intends”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should” or variations of such words and phrases. Forward-looking information is based on the Company’s estimates and assumptions as of the date of this release and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such information except as required by applicable securities laws.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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MONTRÉAL, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) ("MCC" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce a reorganization of its board of directors and senior management, as part of the Corporation’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and support its continued growth and strategic development initiatives.

New Leadership Structure

Guy Goulet has been appointed Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. In this capacity, Mr. Goulet will provide strategic oversight and leadership to the Board while remaining actively engaged in the Corporation's long-term development.

Pierre-Olivier Goulet has been appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Corporation. In this role, Mr. Goulet will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and execution of MCC's strategic plan, including the acquisition and development of mineral assets in Morocco.

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"This reorganization reflects the natural evolution of our leadership structure as MCC advances its growth strategy," said Guy Goulet, Executive Chair. "I am confident that Pierre-Olivier's vision and operational expertise will drive MCC forward as we pursue exciting opportunities in Morocco and beyond."

"I am honoured to take on this expanded leadership role," said Pierre-Olivier Goulet, President and CEO. "We have strong momentum following the successful completion of our recent private placement, and I look forward to delivering value for our shareholders as we advance our projects."

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

MCC is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

MONTRÉAL, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) ("Morocco Strategic Minerals" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement  on May 26th, 2026 (the “Agreement”) with Visible Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VGD) (‘’Visible Gold’’) pursuant to which Visible Gold will acquire a 100% interest in the Sakami Property (“Sakami” or the “Property”) located in the James Bay region of Québec (the ‘’Transaction’’).

The Transaction is consistent with the Corporation’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus capital and management resources on its Moroccan exploration assets, while allowing Sakami to be advanced by a Québec-focused exploration company.

Terms of the Agreement

Under the terms of the Agreement, Visible Gold will issue to Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. 4,000,000 common shares of Visible Gold, representing approximately 9.7% of Visible Gold’s issued and outstanding common shares on a pro forma non-diluted basis and approximately 8.3% on a pro forma fully diluted basis following closing.

Visible Gold will also grant Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. a 1% NSR royalty on the Property, which may be repurchased by Visible Gold for $1 million. The common shares will be subject to a voluntary three-year resale restriction, with 400,000 common shares to be released four months following closing and 1.2 million common shares to be released on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date (the “Voluntary Resale Restriction”).

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, as applicable.

Eskar Capital Corporation acted as finder in connection with the Transaction and will receive a finder’s fee equal to 4% of the Transaction value, subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Management Commentary

Pierre-Olivier Goulet, VP Corporate Development of Morocco Strategic Minerals, commented:

“While we continue to see meaningful exploration potential at Sakami, the Corporation’s current strategic focus on Morocco provides an opportunity to partner the asset with a group dedicated to advancing exploration in Québec. We believe Visible Gold is well positioned to unlock the value of the project while allowing Morocco Strategic Minerals to maintain exposure through equity ownership and an NSR royalty. This transaction also allows the Corporation to further concentrate its financial and operational resources on its rapidly growing Moroccan portfolio.”

Mr. Goulet added:

“We are pleased to retain long-term upside exposure to Sakami while focusing our efforts on advancing our exploration initiatives in Morocco, where we continue to see significant opportunities for district-scale discoveries and strategic partnerships.”

About the Sakami Property

The Sakami Property comprises 475 claims covering approximately 250 km² and is located along the contact between the Opinaca and La Grande subprovinces in the James Bay region of Québec. Historical exploration completed on the Property includes geophysical surveys, trenching, channel sampling and limited drilling campaigns.

About Visible Gold Mines Inc.

Visible Gold Mines (TSXV: VGD) is a mining exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring and developing gold projects in the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt and the James Bay region in the province of Québec.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp.

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

MONTRÉAL, April 27, 2026 -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation. (TSXV: MCC) ("MCC" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that, as a result of strong investor demand, it has increased the maximum gross proceeds of its previously announced non-brokered private placement from $5,000,000 to $7,500,000 (the “Offering”). The upsized Offering now consists of the sale of up to 50,000,000 units of the Corporation (“Units”) at a price of $0.15 per Unit. For more information about the Offering, please refer to the Corporation’s news release dated April 20, 2026.

Each Unit will consist of (i) one common share in the capital of the Corporation (a “Common Share”) and (ii) one half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle its holder to acquire one additional Common Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share, for a period of 24 months following the closing of the Offering. The Offering remains subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day pursuant to applicable Canadian securities legislation.

No agent has been retained in connection with the Offering. The Corporation may, however, pay finder’s fees to arm’s length parties in connection with certain subscriptions.

The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the acquisition and development of mining assets in Morocco, and for the Corporation’s general and corporate working capital purposes.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

MCC is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2026 -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) (“MCC” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”) of up to 33,333,333 units of the Corporation (the “Units”) at a price of $0.15 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,000,000.

Each Unit will consist of (i) one common share in the capital of the Corporation (a “Common Share”) and (ii) one half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle its holder to acquire one additional Common Share (a “Warrant Share”) at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share, for a period of 24 months following the closing of the Offering. The Offering remains subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day pursuant to applicable Canadian securities legislation.

No agent has been retained in connection with the Offering. The Corporation may, however, pay finder’s fees to arm’s length parties in connection with certain subscriptions.

The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to fund the acquisition and development of mining assets in Morocco, and for the Company's general and corporate working capital purposes.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

MCC is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) ("Morocco Strategic Minerals" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement dated April 15, 2026 (the "Option Agreement") with MNF Groupe Inc. ("MNF"), a Moroccan mining company and subsidiary of Broychim S.A., pursuant to which MCC has been granted an exclusive option to acquire up to an 80% interest in a portfolio of mineral assets located in the Western High Atlas region of Morocco. The option covers five exploitation licences, being 373220 (Tanfit Mine), 373221 (Ijoukak), 373422 (Amsghni), 393506 (Aït Zekri Mine) and 393505 (Ighrm), two research permits, being 3941791 (Tamadghoust) and 3942613 (Tizgui), and the environmental authorization relating to the construction of a central flotation plant attached to licences 393506 and 393505 in the Ouneine Valley.

In parallel, the Company has also secured a separate option to acquire a 100% interest in licence 393512 (Ouneine Mine), which, if exercised, would bring MCC's regional portfolio in the Ouneine Valley to six exploitation licences, two research permits and the environmental authorization for the construction of a central flotation plant.

A Historical Mining Camp with District-Scale Exploration Potential

The transaction provides MCC with exposure to a historical copper-gold-silver mining camp located in Morocco’s Western High Atlas. The property package covers more than 57 km² and comprises multiple past-producing mines, underground workings, mineralized structures, legacy production centres, and stockpiles within a consolidated land position. The most notable include the Tanfit (Cu-Ag), Ouneine (Cu-Ag), and Aït Zekri (Au-Ag) mines.

In the Company’s view, the primary opportunity lies in the contrast between a well-established historical mineral endowment and the limited extent of modern, systematic exploration completed to date. Across the Ouneine–Ijoukak area, mineralization is associated with repeated faulting, quartz veining, sulphide development, hydrothermal brecciation, and strong alteration, with structures extending along kilometre-scale trends. At Aït Zekri, gold-bearing structures are reported with multiple parallel and converging zones mapped both at surface and underground.

Copper represents the most significant historical production driver. The Tanfit and Ouneine mines were the principal centres of past copper extraction. At Tanfit, historical production* between the 1960s and early 1970s reportedly yielded concentrate grades ranging from 25% to 29% Cu, with later operations processing ore grading approximately 2.0% to 2.1% Cu at metallurgical recoveries near 85%. At Ouneine, historical reports describe multiple copper-bearing veins hosted within Cambrian rocks. Hand-sorted material reportedly yielded concentrates* grading approximately 27% Cu with silver values of around 250 g/t Ag.

*Historical production figures and other referenced data are historical in nature and should not be relied upon as indicative of current mineral resources or mineral reserves. A Qualified Person has not verified these data and has not completed sufficient work to classify them as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The Company is not treating these historical data as such.

Recent surface and underground sampling** (total of 12 selected rock samples, Table 1) conducted by MCC at Tanfit and Ouneine, including both in situ mineralization and historical stockpiles confirmed the presence of high-grade copper mineralization. At Tanfit, results returned values of up to 23.76% Cu and 137 g/t Ag, with an average of 10.4% Cu across the selected samples. At Ouneine, results returned up to 16.03% Cu, with an average of 7.3% Cu across the selected samples. These results highlight the strong potential of these vein hosted systems, with additional upside from historical stockpiles.

Table 1: The location of the selected rock samples conducted by MCC.

**The recent MCC sample results referenced above include grab samples, which are selective by nature and may not be representative of the underlying mineralization. The reported results represent point samples only and should not be interpreted as indicative of the extent, continuity, or grade of mineralization.

The Aït Zekri mine further demonstrates the precious metals potential of the district, with approximately 300 metres of underground development and 18 drill holes (SAZ 1 to SAZ 18) totalling 2,018.6 metres. Gold intercepts from recent drilling include:

• SAZ-1 returned 1.15 g/t Au over 3.4 m (from 24.25 m to 27.65 m)
• SAZ-4 returned 0.66 g/t Au over 3.85 m (from 39.80 m to 43.65 m)
• SAZ-6 returned 1.07 g/t Au over 3.1 m (from 54.20 m to 57.30 m)

Higher-grade intervals were intersected in:

• SAZ-12, which returned 6.70 g/t Au over 1.0 m (from 45.70 m to 46.70 m), and 1.40 g/t Au over 1.0 m (from 60.70 m to 61.70 m)
• SAZ-13, which returned 1.55 g/t Au over 1.0 m (from 57.30 m to 58.30 m).

Underground sampling (25 samples from adit G1) returned significant gold and silver values, highlighting the strong precious metals potential of the system. Gold values reached up to 3.31 g/t Au (E24), with several samples exceeding 2.0 g/t Au, including 3.14 g/t Au (E20) and 2.76 g/t Au (E25). Silver assays were also notable, with values up to 240 g/t Ag (E12), as well as 139 g/t Ag and 115 g/t Ag, and multiple samples exceeding 100 g/t Ag.

***These results are derived from historical sampling and have not been independently verified by the Qualified Person. While considered indicative, they should not be relied upon as definitive. A systematic exploration program, including confirmatory sampling, QA/QC protocols, and drilling, is planned to validate these results and further assess the continuity, grade, and extent of mineralization.

Figure 1: MCC’s Ouneine-Ijoukak Hub composed of 6 producing licenses, 2 Research Permits and the Environmental Acceptance Authorisation for the Construction of a Flotation Facility in the Ouneine Valley, Western Anti-Atlas

Access, Infrastructure and Development Positioning

The package is located approximately 96 km south of Marrakech and is accessible from both Marrakech and Agadir via the R203 and Tizi n'Test corridor, one of the principal routes linking the High Atlas to southern Morocco.The Company notes that reconstruction and rehabilitation works continue in the broader Tizi n'Test and Al Haouz region following the 2023 earthquake, which is expected to support long-term regional access. From a development perspective, the Company believes the district benefits from a rare combination of practical advantages in the Atlas Mountains: exploitation licences are already in place, the package includes environmental authorization for a central flotation plant, the Ouneine Valley offers substantial flat ground suitable for plant construction, access to water is available, and the district is located between Marrakech and Agadir, providing access to regional contractors, services and skilled labour. Taken together, these factors support a credible pathway toward development, subject to the results of ongoing technical work.

Figure 2: Ouneine-Ijoukak Hub Location and Access

Principal Terms of the Option Agreements

Under the Option Agreement with MNF, MCC has received a four-month due diligence period and full exclusivity over the assets, commencing on April 15, 2026. Following satisfactory due diligence, MCC is required to pay US$1,000,000 in cash to MNF in four instalments of US$250,000, with the first payment due no later than August 15, 2026 and the remaining three payable three, six and nine months after the first payment.

Following a successful due diligence process, MCC will then have a three-year option period to acquire an 80% undivided interest in the assets by paying an additional US$10,000,000 in cash. Upon exercise, MCC would hold 80% and MNF would retain 20%, with MCC acting as operator under a joint venture structure. If MNF elects not to contribute its proportionate share of expenditures after exercise, its 20% interest will be converted into a 2% NSR royalty.

Separately, MCC has secured a second option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in licence 393512 (Ouneine Mine) for an upfront option payment of MAD 150,000 (approximately C$22,000) and an exercise price of C$1,000,000, exercisable on or before June 15, 2026.

The agreement also provides that MCC may, at its discretion, add one or more additional regional assets, including the Ouneine Mine (license 393512), to the project perimeter. If MNF elects not to participate in such additional assets at the prorated 80%–20% interest at the time of option exercise, those assets shall remain the exclusive property of MCC.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, development of mineral properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

About MNF Groupe

MNF Groupe Inc. is a Moroccan mining company and a subsidiary of Broychim S.A. a Moroccan industrial group that has been active for more than forty years and is recognized as a leader in mineral processing, chemical transformation, and the distribution of industrial products used across the glass, paint, plastics, ceramics, and construction sectors.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person in compliance with National Instrument 43-101.

Sample Analysis Method

All selected samples taken by MCC were submitted to African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (Afrilab – SGS Certified) in Marrakech, Morocco.

All samples were analyzed for silver, copper, iron, lead and zinc using aqua regia digestion with an atomic absorption spectroscopy ("AAS") finish. Samples containing greater than 5% Cu were reanalyzed using titration. Gold was assayed by fire assay. No QA/QC samples were included in this sampling program.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

MCC is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

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MONTREAL, Dec. 19, 2025 - Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation. (TSXV: MCC) ("MCC" or the "Corporation") announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement, raising total gross proceeds of $600,000 through the issuance of 6,000,000 units of the Corporation ("Units") at a price of $0.10 per Unit (the "Offering").

Each Unit consists in one common share of the Corporation (a “Common Share”) and one half of one Common Share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each whole Warrant entitles its holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.15 per Common Share until December 19, 2027.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period ending four-month and one day from the date of their issuance being April 20, 2026. The Offering remains subject to final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).

In connection with the completion of the Offering, the Corporation expects to pay finder’s fees in an aggregate amount of $17,500 and issue a total of 175,000 Warrants to arm’s length third parties in consideration for their services under the Offering.

The Corporation intends to allocate the net proceeds from the Offering towards the development of the Corporation's portfolio in Québec and Morocco, encompassing potential growth opportunities, as well as for general working capital purposes.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

MCC is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) (“Morocco Strategic Minerals” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce results from its July 2025 channel and grab sampling program on the Tifernine Property, located southeast of Ouarzazate in the Kingdom of Morocco, where the Corporation holds an option to acquire a 100% interest.

Sampling Program Overview

The Tifernine property covers approximately 16 km² and hosts several significant sub-vertical mineralized structures situated in the northeastern portion of the permit.

• Structure ST1, the most extensive, is exposed over 600 metres of strike and reaches up to 11 metres in width.
• Structures ST2 and ST3, located nearby, extend over 100 metres and 110 metres respectively, with widths of up to 2 metres.

A total of 14 channel samples (76 individual samples, excluding QA/QC blanks, standards, and duplicates) were collected along ST1, with each channel representing a 1-metre interval across mineralized zones. In addition, five grab samples* were collected from ST2 and ST3. All samples were analyzed at Afrilab Laboratory in Marrakech, Morocco.

Note: Grab samples are selective by nature and may not be representative of overall mineralization or true metal content.

Figure 1: Location of mineralized structures with channel samples (Tif-01 to Tif-14) and grab samples (Tif-15 to Tif-19) on the Tifernine property.

A total of 14 channels (76 samples in total, excluding QA/QC blanks, standards, and duplicates) were collected along the mineralized structure ST1. The channels were taken directly on the mineralized zone, with each sample representing a 1-meter interval. From structure 2 and 3 (ST2 and ST3) a total of 5 grab samples_*_ were collected. All these samples were sent and analyzed at Afrilab Laboratory in Marrakech, Morocco

*Surface grab samples are selective by nature and are not necessarily representative of the overall mineralization or the true metal content (copper, gold, or silver) of the underlying rock.

Highlights from the sampling program include:

• 5 channel samples grading above 1.00% Cu, with a peak value of 2.30% Cu.
• 3 channel samples grading above 1.00% CuOX, with a maximum of 1.72% CuOX.
• 3 grab samples returning copper grades above 0.50% Cu, including 1.89% Cu (sample Tif-16, ST3).
• 42 samples above detection limit for gold (>0.05 g/t Au), with a maximum of 0.30 g/t Au (sample Tif-16).
• 13 samples with zinc values above 0.50% Zn, including a maximum of 17.75% Zn (sample Tif-07).

(See Table 1 for average channel results.)

Table 1: Average results obtained from channel samples.

“The results confirm the presence of high-grade copper mineralization within exposed structures and outline significant copper anomalies,” stated Pierre-Olivier Goulet, Vice President of Corporate Development**.** “At Tifernine, mineralization is structurally controlled within veins and shear zones, with widths reaching up to 11 metres. Anomalous gold values highlight the property’s untapped gold potential, while the strong zinc grades reinforce its polymetallic character. Collectively, these results underscore the potential scale and upside of Tifernine.”

The Company is currently designing a follow-up exploration program that will include detailed geological mapping and trenching to evaluate the continuity of mineralization and to generate additional targets across the Tifernine property.

Figure 2: Surface samples showing copper mineralization at Tifernine property.

About the Tifernine Copper Property

The Tifernine Copper Project covers an area of approximately 16 km² and is located southeast of Ouarzazate, Morocco, accessible via the national road N9, which connects Ouarzazate to Zagora. The property is situated just 10 km from the BMR property, where Morocco Strategic Minerals also holds an option to acquire a 100% interest (see press release dated July 11, 2024).

Geologically, the Tifernine property consists of an Ediacaran rhyolitic and andesitic complex intersected by ENE-WSW-oriented faults. It hosts several sub-vertical structures, each extending approximately 600 m in length and up to 11 meters in width. These structures are locally brecciated and contain quartz-carbonate veins. Copper mineralization is observed both in veins and disseminated within the volcanic rocks.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

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The technical and scientific information in this press release have been reviewed by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).

Sample Analysis Method

Samples were prepared by African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (“Afrilab”) in Marrakech, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for silver, copper, oxide copper (CuOX), iron, lead, and zinc using Aqua regia and finished by atomic absorption spectroscopy (“AAS”). Samples with above 5% Cu content were reanalyzed using titration method.

Gold is assayed by fire assaying. Standards and blanks were inserted every 30 samples in addition to the standards, blanks and pulp duplicate inserted by Afrilab.

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MONTRÉAL, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation. (TSXV: MCC) ("Morocco Strategic Minerals" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the results of a targeted rock sampling program completed in May 2025 on its BMR copper-gold property, located southeast of Ouarzazate in the Kingdom of Morocco, where the Corporation holds an option to acquire a 100% interest.

Sampling Program Overview

The BMR Copper-Gold Property covers an area of approximately 9 km² and hosts a prominent subvertical mineralized structure which spans approximately 1.2km in its southern portion. The structure is characterized by brecciated quartz-carbonate veining with visible copper oxide minerals, including chalcocite and malachite (Figure 1).

Initial surface sampling by Morocco Strategic Minerals returned values of up to 11.73% copper (Cu) and 5.53 g/t gold (Au), prompting follow-up exploration. In May 2025, the Corporation conducted a surface sampling program to validate and expand upon these historical results. A total of 67 rock samples (excluding QA/QC blanks and standards) were collected along the mineralized structure and analyzed at Afrilab Laboratory in Marrakech, Morocco.

Highlights from the sampling program include:

• 37 samples returned copper grades exceeding 2.00% Cu, with a maximum value of 9.33% Cu
• 19 samples returned oxide copper (CuOX) grades exceeding 2.00% CuOX, with a maximum of 6.51% CuOX
• 7 samples returned gold grades exceeding 0.30 g/t Au, with a maximum of 0.43 g/t Au
• 1 sample reported a silver grade of 52 g/t Ag

“These results confirm the high-grade copper potential of the southern structure and reveal notable gold and silver anomalies. The mineralization style suggests the potential for a larger polymetallic system, warranting further exploration,” said Pierre-Olivier Goulet, VP of Corporate Development for Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp.

The Corporation is currently designing a follow-up program that will include detailed mapping, trenching, and geophysical surveys to further evaluate the extent of mineralization and identify new targets across the property.

Figure 1: Surface samples showing copper mineralization.

About the BMR Copper Property

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**The BMR Copper prospect covers an area of approximately 9 km², located southeast of Ouarzazate. It is accessible via the national road N9, which connects the cities of Ouarzazate and Zagora, and by a 2 km track from kilometer 24 of road N9. The permit area, characterized by historical copper and manganese workings, comprises predominantly volcanic and volcano-clastic terrains of Ediacaran age. The property contains two main zones of mineralization with varying styles of copper mineralization.

To the south of the property a subvertical mineralized structure, with a 1.2 km strike length and up to 5m wide, is evidenced by the presence of a tectonic brecciation within a shear zone that is exposed at the surface. This structure is a brecciated quartz-carbonate vein with variable portions of chalcocite and malachite. The main zone of mineralization varies from 0.5m to 3m in width (locally reaching over a 5m width) and contains massive sulfide veins that dip steeply eastward. Initial surface sampling by Morocco Strategic Minerals from the exposed structure returned values up to 11.73% Cu and 5.53 g/t Au.

To the north of the property, there is a historical copper quarry from which approximately 4,000 tonnes of material were extracted, most of this material remains on the property. The copper mineralization in the northern part occurs in veins or is disseminated within the volcanic rocks (rhyolite and porphyritic rhyodacite). The mineralization is late to post-volcanic in age and appears to be controlled by magmatic and tectonic structures. A zone of propylitic alteration surrounds this mineralization.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

Morocco Strategic Minerals Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.

Qualified Person

The technical and scientific information in this press release have been reviewed by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").

Sample Analysis Method

Samples were prepared by African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (“Afrilab”) in Marrakech, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for silver, copper, oxide copper (CuOX), iron, lead, and zinc using Aqua regia digestion followed by atomic absorption spectroscopy (“AAS”). Samples with above 5% Cu content were reanalyzed using titration method.

Gold was analyzed using fire assay. Quality control protocols included the insertion of standards and blanks every 30 samples, in addition to those inserted by Afrilab, which also included pulp duplicates to ensure analytical reliability.

MONTRÉAL, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation. (TSXV: MCC) ("Morocco Strategic Minerals" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the launch of a two-phase exploration program on its Timarighine property, where it holds an option to acquire a 100% interest.

Exploration Program

This exploration initiative follows a recent site visit and preliminary investigation at the Timarighine property. Trench #1 was excavated perpendicular to a sub-vertical mineralized structure, interpreted to extend approximately 1 kilometer in length. Sampling along this trench has identified significant sulfides mineralization (figure 1) within a stockwork system of dykes, characterized predominantly by quartz, carbonates, iron oxides, hematite and pyrite, with minor chalcopyrite and arsenopyrite—minerals often associated with gold mineral systems.

A total of nine grab samples were taken from the subvertical main structure with visible mineralization at shallow depths between 8 to 10 meters from the surface. They were assayed at African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (“Afrilab”) in Marrakech, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for copper and returned values between 0.78 to 8.14% Cu. This type mineralization will serve as the focus for the forthcoming exploration efforts.

Phase One, is expected to be completed before the end of April 2025 and consists in deepening existing trenches using mechanical excavators and dewatering pumps to access fresher, less-weathered dyke. A systematic horizontal channel sampling program will be conducted along the exposed mineralized structures to evaluate grade continuity and distribution. A local contractor has been hired to carry out this phase of the program.

Following the completion of trenching and surface sampling, Phase Two will initiate a maiden diamond drilling campaign totaling between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. This phase aims to further delineate the mineralized zones at depth and evaluate the project's broader potential. The drilling program will be supervised by independent geological consulting firm GoldMinds Geoservices, with technical oversight provided on-site to ensure full compliance with National Instrument 43-101 reporting standards.

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Figure 1: The main structure showing sulfide mineralization.

About the Timarighine Copper Property

The Timarighine copper prospect is located in the Tazzarine rural commune within the Tazarine caïdat, Agdez district, Zagoura province, in Morocco's Drâa-Tafilalet region. Situated approximately 13 km northwest of Tazarine village, the property lies along the southern slopes of the Jbel Saghro in the eastern Anti-Atlas, an area renowned for copper mineralization, including the nearby Oumjrane deposit. Access to the site is available via national road R108, between Nkob and Tazarine, followed by a direct track to the Timarighine area. Covering approximately 64 km², the property comprises four contiguous exploration permits (3842563, 3842734, 3842735, and 3842736).

The Timarighine property lies within an east-west trending depression on the southern front of the Precambrian-aged Saghro massif. Copper mineralization occurs along two parallel vein structures, known locally as "iron cap" zones, marked by extensive alteration zones with hematite and goethite iron oxides. The mineralized structures are characterized by a shear system oriented NNE-SSW and feature local stockwork zones of brecciated carbonate-quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite veinlets. The two main mineralized veins extend approximately 650 meters and 300 meters in length, with variable widths up to 5 meters (Figure 1: Aerial View of Main Mineralized Structures). High-grade copper identified within these zones also hints at significant primary sulfide mineralization potential at depth, underscoring Timarighine’s status as a high-value copper exploration target.

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Qualified Person

The technical and scientific information in this press release have been reviewed by Merouane Rachidi, Ph.D., P.Geo., an independent qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").

Quality Assurance

All grab samples were sent for preparation and assaying to African Laboratory for Mining and Environment (“Afrilab”) in Marrakech, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for silver, copper, iron, lead, and zinc using Aqua regia and finished by atomic absorption spectroscopy (“AAS”). Samples with above 5% Cu content were reanalyzed using titration method.

About Morocco Strategic Minerals

Morocco Strategic Minerals Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and, if warranted, development of natural resource properties of merit in Canada and Morocco.