24 March 2025

REACH

Guardian Metal Resources plc

('Guardian Metal' or the 'Company')

Presidential Executive Order - American Mineral Production

Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON:GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF), a mineral exploration company focused on tungsten within Nevada, USA, is pleased to note the support outlined in the Executive Order signed on March 20, 2025, by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, titled "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production" (the "Executive Order" or "EO"). The landmark order demonstrates a renewed commitment to promoting domestic energy and natural resources, in line with Guardian Metal's ultimate mission of mining tungsten, a key metal essential for modern defence and civilian industries, on U.S. soil. A link to the Executive Order is provided below:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/immediate-measures-to-increase-american-mineral-production/

Key sections from the Executive Order benefitting Guardian Metal:

Fast-tracked permitting & streamlined approvals

·    Federal agencies are now mandated to expedite the review and approval process for priority critical mineral projects.

·    This has the potential to significantly reduce regulatory hurdles, benefitting projects that require federal permitting, including the Company's Pilot Mountain project.

Priority status for critical minerals, including tungsten

·    The EO directs agencies to prioritise U.S. production of minerals deemed critical under 30 U.S.C. 1606(a)(3), which includes tungsten.

·      This reinforces the national strategic importance of our Nevada-based tungsten projects.

Reduction in dependence on foreign imports

·    With an explicit goal of strengthening U.S. mineral security, the EO aims to lessen reliance on China and other foreign suppliers.

·    This aligns with Guardian Metal's mission to develop a secure, domestic supply of tungsten.

Investment Incentives & Government Backing

·    The EO allows for additional federal support, including potential financing through agencies like the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation.

·      This could unlock new funding opportunities for our Nevada based tungsten properties.

National Security & Defense Considerations

·     Given tungsten's critical role in defence and high-tech industries, the EO reinforces the need for secure, U.S.-based supply chains.

·    This positions our projects as potential key contributors to American economic and defense priorities.

Oliver Friesen, CEO of Guardian Metal, commented: 

"This executive order marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. mining industry. By accelerating permitting and prioritising domestic production, the administration has reaffirmed the strategic importance of critical minerals such as tungsten. Guardian Metal is well-positioned to contribute to this initiative, and we welcome policies that enhance supply chain security while fostering investment in domestic resources."

Next Steps

Guardian Metal will actively engage with all relevant government agencies to align with the directives outlined in the Executive Order. The Company is committed to leveraging this supportive policy framework to expedite the responsible development of its Nevada-based projects.

The Company continues to advance technical studies and community engagement initiatives, ensuring it maintains the highest standards of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. These efforts position Guardian Metal to capitalise on this pivotal moment for domestic mining in the U.S.

Forward Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements relating to expected or anticipated future events and anticipated results that are forward-looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, such as general economic, market and business conditions, competition for qualified staff, the regulatory process and actions, technical issues, new legislation, uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans, uncertainties resulting from working in a new political jurisdiction, uncertainties regarding the results of exploration, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of prospecting rights, uncertainties regarding the timing and granting of regulatory and other third party consents and approvals, uncertainties regarding the Company's or any third party's ability to execute and implement future plans, and the occurrence of unexpected events. 

Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors.

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