Supreme Critical Metals Appoints Veteran Mining Geologist and Former Scotiabank Director Peter Baxter as Senior Advisor

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 10, 2026) – Supreme Critical Metals Inc., (CSE: CRIT) (FSE: VR6) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) (“Supreme” or the “Company“) announces that veteran mining geologist and former investment banking director at Scotiabank Mining & Metals Peter Baxter has joined the Company as Senior Technical Advisor.

“Peter’s deep technical background and extensive capital markets experience, including 15 years with Scotiabank’s Mining & Metals investment banking group, make him uniquely positioned to support Supreme as we advance our portfolio of gold, silver and copper projects,” said Glen R. Watson, President and CEO of Supreme Critical Metals. “His rare combination of hands-on exploration leadership and global transaction experience evaluating mining projects and opportunities will be extremely valuable to the Company as we continue to grow and advance our portfolio.”

About Peter Baxter

Mr. Baxter brings over 40 years of international experience in mineral exploration, project evaluation, and mining finance to Supreme. His exploration career focused primarily on the Americas, including 12 years in Nevada with companies such as Chevron Minerals, Santa Fe Pacific Mining, and Noranda, followed by 14 years with Bema Gold Corporation where he held senior exploration leadership roles in Venezuela, Argentina, and Chile.

Following more than three decades in technical and operational exploration roles, Mr. Baxter joined Scotiabank’s Metals and Mining Investment Banking group, where he served for 15 years as Senior Geologist and Director, providing geological and technical input and due diligence on global mining sector mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets transactions, supporting the bank’s investment banking teams in Vancouver, Toronto, and London.

Mr. Baxter commented: “I am pleased to join Supreme Critical Metals, and I look forward to working with the team to help advance the Company’s growing portfolio of exploration properties. I particularly look forward to bringing my expertise in Nevada geology to the Company to assist with the exploration of Gator and Jericho.”

About Supreme Critical Metals Inc.

Supreme Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: CRIT) (FSE: VR6) (OTC Pink: VRCFF) is a publicly traded, diversified exploration company advancing a portfolio of high-potential gold, silver, and copper properties. The Company has focused on British Columbia and Nevada; both being mining-friendly jurisdictions that have an established infrastructure, predictable permitting, and supportive regulatory frameworks.

Additional information about Supreme Critical Metals is available on the Company’s website at www.supremecriticalmetals.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Supreme Critical Metals Inc.

“Glen R. Watson”

Glen R. Watson
President & CEO

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