Atlas Salt Inc.

Introducing our newest member of our Board of Directors, Bob Kelly. Mr. Kelly is a Professional Geoscientist, with over 40 years of comprehensive mining senior management experience. Starting as an exploration geologist in Western Canada, Mr. Kelly led an expansive career that includes 21 years rising through the ranks at the Iron Ore Company of Canada, holding the positions of Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company's Assistant to the President and Construction Manager before moving to Teck Resources Ltd. There he served as General Manager of Teck’s Duck Pond Mine in central Newfoundland advancing to the position of Vice President where he was responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety Leadership across Teck’s various operating sites, projects, exploration and office locations. Mr. Kelly has served as President of the Canadian Institute of Mining – Newfoundland Branch and as a Director of Mining Newfoundland and Labrador. We are happy to welcome Mr. Kelly as a Director of Atlas Salt with his wealth of knowledge and experience in the mining industry. 

Atlas Salt is committed to engaging with the local community organizations as a part of the responsible development process of the Great Atlantic Salt Project. Last week staff attended a general meeting of the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Stephenville Infrastructure and Housing Visioning Session. Both were insightful and well organized events that we were happy to be a part of.

Atlas Salt Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of the geotechnical drilling and in-field data collection phase for the Great Atlantic Salt Project. "Completing the field portion of our Geotechnical Drilling and Investigation Program on schedule is a major achievement for the Great Atlantic Salt Project," said Robert Booth, Vice President of Construction & Engineering for Atlas Salt, "The data we've collected will help us make informed decisions that reduce risk, and enhance both safety and cost efficiency as we move toward construction." Data analysis and reporting activities remain underway, with final results anticipated in Q3 2025. To read the full press release visit www.atlassalt.com/news

Atlas Salt Mine Project Engineer Andrew Smith, P.Eng. ICD.D was a part of discussion at the #CustomerEdge2025 with Kim Marquess and Craig Stavert on how Atlas Salt Inc. is leveraging Oracle Aconex and Primavera Cloud to streamline collaboration, enhance scheduling, and drive project efficiency. "It was a pleasure to share insights alongside them on our digital transformation and the real-world benefits of an integrated, cloud-based approach," said Smith.

Welcome to day two of Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention! Members of the Atlas Salt team are set up and ready to go. Stop by booth 2337 and learn about the Great Atlantic Salt Project on the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. #PDAC2025 #Mining

We are excited to be a part of the global mining community in Toronto for the 2025 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference! Attending from the team: 🔹Rick LaBelle President & CEO 🔹Alasdair Federico: Chief Financial Officer 🔹Robert Booth: VP Engineering and Construction 🔹Rowland Howe: Director If you're attending, let’s us know! #PDAC2025 #MiningIndustry #Networking #MiningCommunity

Atlas Salt has reached another milestone in the Great Atlantic Salt Project with the formal submission of the Early Works Development Plan to the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. A critical achievement in advancing the Project toward construction, the plan outlines the phased approach for site preparation and early-stage infrastructure development, ensuring regulatory compliance while de-risking key project components ahead of full-scale mine construction. Read the full release here: www.atlassalt.com/news

Thank you to ACOA for this opportunity to advance sustainable mining innovation in Atlantic Canada.

Atlas Salt is pleased to announce that it has secured a CAD $1 million loan from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA - APECA) under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program. The funding will support the Company’s innovative Mine Design and Optimization Initiative, which focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implementing sustainable mining technologies at the Great Atlantic Salt Project. This aligns with Canada’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth and resource development in Atlantic Canada. “This initiative is not just about innovation, it’s about building a stronger, more sustainable future for Newfoundland and Labrador. By integrating advanced automation and low-emission mining technologies, we are creating new economic opportunities while minimizing environmental impact," said Atlas Salt CEO Richard LaBelle, "Thanks to ACOA’s support, the Great Atlantic Salt Project is moving one step closer to becoming a world-class operation that will benefit our province for generations.” The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, paid a visit to the Great Atlantic Salt Project site in St. George's NL today for the announcement. “This investment from your federal government is about helping Atlas Salt find new ways to boost our economy here in Newfoundland and Labrador, " said Minister Hutchings, "Mining has been part of our history for generations; embracing new technologies, we are setting the stage for an even brighter future right here at home.” Full news release can be found at www.atlassalt.com/news

On behalf of Atlas Salt; May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. We look forward to achieving new milestones together in the coming year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!