Vortex Energy Completes Acquisition of the Meadows Project in Saskatchewan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) (OTC: VTECF) (FSE: AA3) ("Vortex" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated September 17, 2026, it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of the Purchased Assets (as defined below) comprising the Meadows Project located in west-central Saskatchewan near the Alberta border (the "Meadows Project"). 

The Meadows Project is represented by Saskatchewan Subsurface Mineral Permit #SMP273 (the "Permit"). Pursuant to the asset purchase agreement dated September 17, 2026 between the Company and Global Strategic Minerals Corp. (the "Vendor"), the Company acquired 100% of the Vendor's interest in the Permit, all transferable technical information relating to the Meadows Project and all transferable governmental authorizations relating to the Permit (collectively, the "Purchased Assets"). For information regarding the Acquisition, please see the Company’s news release dated September 17, 2026.

About Vortex Energy Corp.

Vortex Energy Corp. is an exploration stage company engaged principally in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America. The Company is currently advancing its Robinson River Salt Project comprised of a total of 942 claims covering 23,500 hectares located approximately 35 linear kms south of the town of Stephenville in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador. The Robinson River Salt Project is prospective for both salt and hydrogen salt cavern storage. The Company is also currently advancing its Fire Eye Uranium Property in the Athabasca Basin, a region renowned for its uranium deposits.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Paul Sparkes
Chief Executive Officer, Director
+1 (778) 819-0164
info@vortexenergycorp.com 

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