Vancouver, British Columbia – June 11th, 2026 - Vault Strategic Mining Corp. (TSXV: KNOX) (OTC: KNXFF) (FSE: M850) (WKN: A41WE4) ("Vault" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has joined the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (“CADSI”), the national voice of Canada’s defence, security, and cyber sectors and a key organization supporting collaboration between industry, government, and military stakeholders. The Company has now joined defence associations both in Canada and in the USA under the National Defence Industrial Association (“NDIA”) in support of the advancement of its critical and strategic mineral portfolio.
Figure 1. Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries
Quinn Field-Dyte, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Vault’s membership with CADSI reflects our commitment to advancing critical mineral opportunities that are aligned with Canada’s long-term security, defence, and industrial priorities. As global demand for secure and reliable sources of strategic minerals continues to grow, engagement with CADSI provides an important platform for the Company to better understand evolving defence supply chain requirements, contribute to national resilience, and position Vault’s North American critical minerals portfolio within the broader framework of Canada’s security interests.”
Membership in CADSI provides the Company with access to defence industry forums, policy roundtables, technical workshops, and networking opportunities that support collaboration across Canada’s defence and security community. Participation in CADSI will help the Company remain informed on emerging capability needs, procurement trends, regulatory considerations, and partnership opportunities relevant to critical minerals and advanced materials vital to national and allied security.
Market Awareness Clarification
Further to the Company’s news release dated May 15th, 2026, the Company wishes to clarify certain disclosure regarding its marketing services agreement with Capitaliz Marketing Inc. (“Capitaliz”). The Company confirms that, neither Capitaliz nor its principals currently hold any securities of the Company. Capitaliz is an arm’s length party to the Company.
The Company further clarifies that the initial $50,000 budget payable to Capitaliz under the agreement is being paid in advance. As previously disclosed, the agreement has an initial term of one month, and the Company may approve additional allocations up to a total budget of $200,000.
The Agreement remains subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Vault Strategic Mining Corp.
Vault Strategic Mining Corp. is a North American resource company focused on the acquisition and advancement of strategic and critical mineral projects located in top-tier mining jurisdictions. The Company emphasizes historical and underexplored assets with potential for value creation through modern exploration and disciplined development. Investors and Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the company on its Linkedin, X.com and subscribe for updates at https://vaultstrategic.com/.
Vault Strategic Mining Corp. trades on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: KNOX), OTC Markets (OTCID: KNXFF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: M850).
On behalf of the Board:
Vault Strategic Mining Corp.
"Quinn Field-Dyte"
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Tel: 604.343.4338 | Email: info@vaultstrategic.com
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Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information in this release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s membership in the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (“CADSI”), the anticipated benefits of such membership, the Company’s participation in defence and security industry forums, the potential relevance of the Company’s critical and strategic mineral portfolio to national and allied security interests, and the Company’s marketing services agreement with Capitaliz Marketing Inc., including the potential approval of additional marketing allocations and acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange. Forward-looking information is based on the current expectations, assumptions and beliefs of management as of the date of this news release. Such information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that the Company may not realize any anticipated benefits from CADSI membership, that such membership may not result in any commercial relationship, partnership, procurement opportunity or other business opportunity, that the marketing services agreement may not receive TSX Venture Exchange acceptance, and risks associated with capital markets, regulatory approvals, commodity markets, exploration and development activities, and the mineral exploration industry generally. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.