ARES Strategic Mining Inc.

🏭 Following the Lumps Plant opening ceremony in Delta, we’ve had plenty of questions about continuous production and when we expect to begin shipping product. We’re happy to share that we are packaging product for sale, and we’ll have an update on our first sales objectives soon. To prepare for commercial-scale production, we are continuing to build up our stockpile of material. Having enough material on hand allows us to run longer, more efficient production campaigns rather than frequent, costly start-ups and stops. So, if you haven’t seen bags of fluorspar yet, just know they’re on the way, as are our first revenues! 💰 Interested in an investment with Ares? We’d love to hear from you. Complete our short survey to request a call with a member of our Investor Relations team. us2.list-manage.com/survey?u… CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N811 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #CriticalMinerals #USMining #DomesticMining #Mining #USManufacturing #AmericanIndustry #MineralProcessing #MiningIndustry #SupplyChainSecurity #StrategicMinerals #MiningInvesting #DefenseSupplyChain

🎥 We’re reliving this historic day in Delta, Utah. ARES Strategic Mining marks the return of U.S. fluorspar with the opening of our 165k-ton-a-year Lumps Plant. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official opening of the USA’s only fluorspar lumps plant, and to the teams, contractors and partners whose hard work brought the facility to life. We were proud to celebrate alongside so many people who have supported this project and its role in strengthening the U.S. domestic fluorspar supply. Watch the video for a few highlights from the ceremony: youtu.be/juQnq0xuAkg It was a great day to look back at how far we’ve come, but we’re already looking ahead. We’ll soon be sharing exciting news for Q4 2026. CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N811 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #CriticalMinerals #USMining #DomesticMining #Mining #USManufacturing #AmericanIndustry #MineralProcessing #MiningIndustry #SupplyChainSecurity #StrategicMinerals #MiningInvesting

Our Lumps Plant is officially open! On October 9, we officially opened our Fluorspar Lumps Plant in Delta, Utah, joined by Federal and State representatives, industry partners, our hardworking teams and local Delta families. It was a proud day for us at ARES Strategic Mining, marking the return of commercial fluorspar production to the U.S. after more than three decades, and an exciting step towards building a fully integrated operation, from the mine to market-ready product. We were honored to have in attendance: - @RepMikeKennedy, U.S. Representative - Carson Brown, Office of U.S. @SenJohnCurtis - David P. Hinkins, Utah State Senator - @RobBishopUT, Utah State Representative - Blake Nelson, Utah Office of Energy Development - Dana Dean, Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining @UtahOGM - Roy Durr, Provo Mining and Construction - James Walker, Ares Strategic Mining - Peter Godart, Found Industries We're grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. With our Lumps Plant officially open, we're focused on ramping up production and advancing construction of our Acidspar Flotation Plant, with the aim of producing both metspar and acidspar for the U.S. market. Read the full news release here: aresmining.com/post/state-ce… CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N811 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #CriticalMinerals #USMining #DomesticMining #StrategicMinerals #Mining #MiningInvesting #USManufacturing #AmericanIndustry #MineralProcessing #MiningIndustry #SupplyChainSecurity #StrategicMinerals #MiningInvesting

🎉We are excited to announce that tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026, ARES will be hosting an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at our Processing Facility in Delta, Utah. 🎉 The ceremony will mark the opening of the Company's new Fluorspar Lumps Plant and a major milestone in the return of domestic fluorspar processing to the United States. We will welcome U.S Representative @RepMikeKennedy, to open the ceremony, along with Carson Brown from the Office of @SenJohnCurtis, and Utah State Senator David P. Hinkins. We also look forward to having in attendance key state leaders and industry executives, including Emy Lesofski from @UtahOED, Dana Dean from @UtahOGM, Brian Sommers from @Utah_Mining, Peter Godart from Found Industries, Wade Garrett from @UtahFarmBureau. Shule Bishop of Bishop Consulting Group. As well as Federal and State representatives, strategic partners, and local stakeholders as we celebrate this exciting chapter for Ares and for North America. Hitting our milestones is only achieved due to the support of @UtahGov and our shareholders, for which we are grateful. We look forward to continued expansion, and our second fluorspar plant coming online soon, but for now, we’re taking this moment to celebrate the win! Read the full news release: aresmining.com/post/ares-str… CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N811 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #CriticalMinerals #USMining #DomesticMining #StrategicMinerals #Mining #MiningInvesting #USManufacturing

Huge milestone achieved! 🚀 Ramp-up production is officially in action at our Utah Lumps Plant, operating at commercial scale. As the ONLY plant of its kind in the U.S., hundreds of tons of high-quality finished fluorspar lumps have already been produced and are ready for the domestic market. Watch the video to see our conveyor systems, process sumps, and filter presses running seamlessly in real-time! 🎥👇 youtu.be/yiwp8bAYnx0?si=I7RB… There’s still time to invest in USA fluorspar! Visit aresmining.com/ CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N8I1 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #MineralExploration #MiningExploration #CriticalMinerals #Geology #USMining #DomesticMining #StrategicMinerals #Mining #MiningInvesting #ResourceInvesting #USManufacturing #MiningStocks #Investing

🔎 49 new fluorspar targets identified at Spor Mountain @aressmining has identified 49 preliminary fluorspar targets across the Spor Mountain range in Utah through a third-stage satellite survey with XMTS, a company specializing in remote subsurface exploration. Several of the targets are close to our existing Lost Sheep Mine infrastructure, allowing us to potentially build on what is already in place. What happens next? CEO James Walker explained, “We will test those signatures against the geology on the ground and our earlier surveys, then advance the most promising targets in sequence. If confirmed, they could give the Utah operation valuable future options.” 📰 See the full announcement for a closer look at the targets and future plans to expand our operations: aresmining.com/post/ares-str… ⛏️ Want to dig deep into the geology behind ARES’ Spor Mountain claims? Discover it here: aresmining.com/lost-sheep-mi… CSE: ARS | OTCQX: ARSMF | FRA: N8I1 #Fluorspar #Fluorite #MineralExploration #MiningExploration #CriticalMinerals #Geology #USMining #DomesticMining #StrategicMinerals #Mining #MiningInvesting #ResourceInvesting #USManufacturing #MiningStocks #Investing

🏭 On site at the Lumps Plant. We’ve had all hands on deck as we move through the ramp-up production phase, and we’re happy to report the circuit is operating well, and lumps are being produced. Pictured below: 1. The conveyor is running smoothly, moving crushed product through the circuit. 2. Washed and sized material is being transferred cleanly into the next stage of the circuit. 3. The process sump is circulating slurry effectively, keeping the material mixed and moving forward. 4. Lumps coming out of the processing facility. What’s next for Ares? ✓ We’ll have a videography team on site shortly to capture the Lumps Plant in operation, including lumps piled up already at site! Stay tuned. ✓ We’ll also be sharing more on the planned NASDAQ uplisting soon. Get in early with ARES. Visit our investment page: aresmining.com/investor-dash… CSE: ARS | OTC: ARSMF | FRA: N8I1 #Fluorspar #CriticalMinerals #CriticalMineralSupply #USMining #DomesticMining #StrategicMinerals #Mining #MiningInvesting #ResourceInvesting #USManufacturing #MiningStocks #Investing

We’re got our sights on the NASDAQ 📈 @aressmining is pleased to share a significant advancement in our pursuit of a @Nasdaq Capital Market listing in 2026. CEO James Walker comments: “Moving to Nasdaq is a natural and exciting next step for Ares. This is about making Ares more accessible, more liquid, and better positioned for the growth chapter that lies ahead." 📰Read the Press Release for details, including our targeted completion date: aresmining.com/post/ares-str… ARES is still trading at $ARSMF on the OTC, $ARS.CN on the CSE and $N8I1 on the FRA. Visit our Investor page for more details: aresmining.com/investor-dash… We’re moving fast, so follow us to keep up to date! #Fluorspar #CriticalMinerals #Nasdaq #NasdaqUplisting #MiningStocks #JuniorMining #Investing #Stocks #StockMarket #OTCMarkets #OTCQX #CSE #Mining

It’s official! ARES has returned fluorspar processing to the USA. Mined ore from the Lost Sheep Mine in Utah is now on trucks and entering the Metallurgical Lumps Plant in Delta - connecting the mine and the plant for the first time. This marks one of the most significant operational milestones in @aressmining history, and we are incredibly proud of the hardworking teams who have helped to get our plant processing operation underway. CEO James Walker explains: “This is the physical supply chain we have spent years building. Over the next week, our engineers and operators will use real Lost Sheep material to fine-tune the plant and understand exactly how the ore behaves through each stage of the process. We can optimize around the material we are actually mining rather than theoretical feed characteristics. Every truckload gives our team more operating information and takes us another step toward establishing consistent production." 📰Read the full update on optimization work ahead: aresmining.com/post/ares-str… #fluorspar #criticalmineral #processing #usa #manufacturing #companyupdate

Reminder: Investor Meet on August 12, 2026 We’re looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming Investor Meet: “Investor Update - Ramp Up Imminent” on August 12, 2026. 🕕 Updated Time: 6PM EST/ 3PM PST It’s not too late to register to attend this virtual event. Create a free account with Investor Meet, and your personal invitation will be sent to you. 🔗 investormeetcompany.com/ares… #Fluorspar #CompanyUpdate #PlantCommissioning #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #IndustrialMaterials

You’re invited - join us for an Investor Meet 🖥️ Have a question about the production ramp-up? Join Ares’ CEO James Walker on the Investor Meet platform as he discusses the upcoming production ramp-up and answers your submitted questions. When: August 12, 2026 at 4:00PM EST Where: Virtual, Investor Meet Platform To attend this event, create a free profile with Investor Meet and register using the following link: investormeetcompany.com/ares… You will have an opportunity to pre-submit questions, or ask on the day. We look forward to seeing you there! #Fluorspar #CompanyUpdate #PlantCommissioning #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #IndustrialMaterials

Here we go! Plant commissioning is officially underway!! 🎉 @aressmining is thrilled to announce that commissioning of our Metallurgical Lumps Plant officially commenced on July 15th. For the first time, the entire plant is operating as one fully integrated system as we progress through our four-week commissioning program. Even more exciting, our production ramp-up is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2026! 🚀 Read the full announcement here: aresmining.com/post/ares-str… 🎥 Want an exclusive look at the commissioning process? Watch our latest site update: youtu.be/8CzwUTRsSOA #Fluorspar #Metspar #Production #PlantCommissioning #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #IndustrialMaterials #USA #CompanyUpdate

The question we get asked more than any other (and we've heard you loud and clear!) is: When will production begin? We'll have a firm update for you in the next few days, so watch this space. In the meantime, we want to take you underground to where production starts: the Lost Sheep Mine. Here's a look at our 1,300-foot ramp, the drilling and blasting process used to safely advance the mine, and the substantial stockpile of high-purity purple fluorspar ore that's ready to feed the Lumps Plant. 📹Visit the Lost Sheep Mine here: youtu.be/sa1Qh9pjFs8 #UndergroundMine #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence #USA #CompanyUpdate #MineTour #MineDrilling

Meet our team in Delta, Utah 👷‍♂️🏗️ During a recent site visit, we took the opportunity to interview some of the team on site. Our hardworking team is made up of both Delta locals and those who have relocated hundreds of miles with their families for this project. In our latest video, you'll meet a few of the friendly faces behind our project and hear their stories. Watch here 🎥: youtu.be/jm7lX6wzRUU #MeettheTeam #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence #USA #CompanyUpdate

Curious to know how our PLC testing went? Great news ✅ the PLC testing (the “brain” of our Lumps Plant) was successfully completed last week . The control panels and HMI screens are fully installed and operational. Our site operators now have real-time dashboards showing system status, alarms, temps, pressures, flows, start/stop controls, and diagnostics. These precise systems will turn mined ore into metallurgical-grade fluorspar lumps ready for U.S. steel industries. Have a question about the project? Comment below 👇 or visit aresmining.com #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Electrical #Update #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence #USA #Metspar

🏗️ Facility update: ARES’ Flotation Plant We are happy to share a video update on our upcoming flotation plant, featuring ARES’ CEO James Walker and Provo Mining’s CEO Roy Durr. Don’t miss our latest update: youtu.be/tl7C-Q03pv8 📍Want to follow our progress to acidspar production? Follow us or sign up for our newsletter on aresmining.com/news #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence #USA #Acidspar

⚒ Site update at ARES’ Lumps Plant Our local onsite teams are doing excellent work at the mill site - pushing multiple areas of the project forward simultaneously. After necessary variations, electrical redesign and instrumentation has been completed, along with a fully operational electrical building. Installation of the conveyor footings and conveyor frames is also complete. Catch up on our latest updates here: youtu.be/qOB5CcvasAc 📍We provide weekly updates on our project developments. Follow us or sign up for our newsletter on aresmining.com/news #Fluorspar #Mining #CriticalMinerals #ARES #Manufacturing #USMining #SupplyChains #IndustrialMaterials #MineralIndependence

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