Helius Minerals Grants Stock Options to Director

Helius Minerals Limited, a mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has granted 500,000 stock options to a director of the company. The options, which were issued on September 16, 2026, are part of the company’s stock option plan and are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The options have an expiry date of 60 months from the date of grant and can be exercised at a price of $4.45 per common share. The options will vest in three stages: 25% on the date of grant, 25% on the date that is 12 months following the grant, and the remaining 50% on the date that is 24 months following the grant. Additionally, the options and any common shares issued upon exercise are subject to a four-month hold period from the date of grant.

Christian Grainger, PhD, AIG, President and CEO of Helius Minerals Limited, stated, "This grant of options is part of our ongoing efforts to align the interests of our key personnel with the long-term success of the company. We are focused on the identification and development of high-quality mineral assets across the Americas, with a particular emphasis on South American jurisdictions."

Helius Minerals Limited is a company dedicated to exploring and developing mineral assets. The grant of these options is a strategic move to incentivize and retain key personnel as the company continues its exploration and development activities. The options are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange, and the company will provide updates on the status of this approval.

The company's focus on South American jurisdictions reflects its strategic positioning in a region known for its rich mineral resources. With the grant of these options, Helius Minerals Limited aims to foster a strong alignment between the interests of its directors and the overall success of the company.