Metals Creek and Benton Stake Six Natural Hydrogen Projects in Newfoundland

Metals Creek Resources Corp., in partnership with Benton Resources, has announced the acquisition of six prospective natural hydrogen projects on the west coast of Newfoundland through staking. 

The projects were selected following extensive analysis of historical geological and drilling data, targeting environments analogous to those currently being explored for natural hydrogen across North America. In total, 763 claim units were secured, covering areas with geological characteristics considered favourable for hydrogen generation and accumulation. 

Three of the six projects stand out due to documented historical gas occurrences, including gas shows in drill holes and surface venting. Notably, the Deer Lake Basin project recorded explosive gas flow lasting over 12 months in historical drilling, while Parson’s Pond and Bay St. George also reported gas indications. 

Geologically, the portfolio spans a range of hydrogen-relevant environments, including: 

• Serpentinized ultramafic rocks, associated with hydrogen-generating reactions
• Faulted sedimentary basins, which may act as migration pathways and traps
• Thrust fault systems and structural corridors, enhancing permeability and fluid movement

At Parson’s Pond, historical drilling identified methane concentrations up to 72%, alongside mineral indicators such as serpentine and glauconite—features that may suggest an active subsurface gas system.

While early-stage and requiring further validation, the acquisition positions the companies within a growing exploration trend targeting natural hydrogen systems in structurally complex geological settings. Metals Creek emphasized that its primary focus remains its gold assets, with the hydrogen portfolio representing a low-cost, high-upside strategic addition.

Full press release is attached below:

Thunder Bay, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2026) - Metals Creek Resources Corp. (TSXV: MEK) (OTC Pink: MCREF) (FSE: M1C1) (the "Company" or Metals Creek) and Benton Resources Inc. (TSXV: BEX) (The Companies) are pleased to announce they have jointly acquired through staking 6 potential natural white hydrogen projects in Newfoundland.

These 6 projects (See Figure 2) were selected and staked after extensive research of historical data in areas of comparable geological settings that current hydrogen companies across the USA and Canada are targeting.

Of particular interest is that 3 of the 6 projects have noted gas from historical drill holes or the surface venting of gas. The projects are all located on the west coast of Newfoundland and are hosted in geological environments considered prospective for natural white hydrogen. A total of 763 claim units were staked to acquire the mineral lands with geological characteristics to support the targeting potential.

• Parson's Pond, large sedimentary basin in a thrust fault system with gas noted in historical drill holes near serpentine and glauconite mineralization. In addition, gas venting at surface, documented in Newfoundland government files. https://gis.gov.nl.ca/mods/ModsCard.asp?NMINOString?temp=n&NMINOString=012I/04/Btm002
• Cape St. Gregory, large serpentinized ultramafic unit near documented structures and faults.
• Bond Pond, 15 historical drill holes noted, intensely sheared and serpentinized ultramafic intrusions and likely in contact with fault structures within a sedimentary basin environment.
• Deer Lake Basin, explosive gas encountered in historical hole that flowed for a minimum of 12 months in uranium-thorium rich basin environment. https://gis.gov.nl.ca/mods/ModsCard.asp?NMINOString?temp=n&NMINOString=012H/03/Btm002
• Bay St George, gas noted in historical drilling.
  https://www.gov.nl.ca/em/files/publications-energy-fwr-port-au-port-no-1-final-well-report-volume-2.pdf
• Bay of Islands, large serpentinite-bearing ultramafic unit near documented structures and faults.

At Parson's Pond, (See Figure 1) research of the historical drill logs in two holes 14.2 km apart, have observed C1 methane gas levels reaching 72%. The area is underlain by thrust faulted rocks of the Humber Arm Supergroup. Drill logs indicate unique sedimentary units composed of shales along with sandstones, containing fragments of serpentine and chrome. Of particular interest is the presence of mineral glauconite, which, combined with these geological indicators, suggests a highly prospective environment for the potential formation white hydrogen (natural hydrogen) to form within the basin. The presence of such high concentrations of methane alongside hydrogen indicators suggests a potentially active gas system within the basin. In addition, surface areas have been noted to vent gas within the project boundaries (Ref NALCOR ENERGY - OIL AND GAS INC FINAL HOLE REPORT For Nalcor Energy et al SEAMUS #1 https://www.gov.nl.ca/em/files/publications-energy-nalcorseamusfwr.pdf and NALCOR ENERGY - OIL AND GAS INC FINAL HOLE REPORT For Nalcor Energy et al Finnegan #1 https://www.gov.nl.ca/em/files/FinniganFWR.pdf ).

Parson's Pond Regional Cross Section/Geology including Seamus and Finnigan Holes

In the neighboring province of Nova Scotia, companies such as Quebec Innovative Metals Corp are having success in the search for Natural Hydrogen. This success is being explored for in similar geological environments to that of the above mentioned projects.

Please note that the presence of gas or methane on these staked projects or gas discovered on adjacent properties does not guarantee the presence of hydrogen or helium. Further studies are required to validate their presence.

About Metals Creek Resources Corp.

Metals Creek Resources Corp. is a junior exploration company incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, is a reporting issuer in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, and has its common shares listed for trading on the Exchange under the symbol "MEK". Metals Creek holds a 50% interest in the Ogden Gold Property with Discovery Silver holding the remaining 50%. The Ogden Gold Property includes the former Naybob Gold mine and is located 6 km south of Timmins, Ontario and has an 8 km strike length of the prolific Porcupine-Destor Fault (P-DF).

Metals Creek also has multiple quality projects available for option which can be viewed on the Company's website. Parties interested in seeking more information about properties available for option can contact the Company at the number below.

Additional information concerning the Company is contained in documents filed by the Company with securities regulators, available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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 release.

Alexander (Sandy) Stares, President and CEO
Metals Creek Resources Corp
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