
CEO: &#34;From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes beginning June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S.&#34;


Silver Bow Mining

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CEO: "From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes beginning June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S."</i>

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Silver Bow Mining Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBMT">SBMT</a>) ("Silver Bow Mining" or the "Company"), a minerals exploration company advancing the Butte Mining District of Montana, targeting a broad suite of U.S.-designated Critical Minerals, announced today that the Company has been selected for inclusion on the Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap Indexes, [effective June 26, 2026].

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"All of us at Silver Bow appreciate the recognition that comes with being included in the Russell 3000 and the Russell MicroCap Index," said Travis Naugle, Silver Bow Chairman and CEO. "From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S."

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The <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Russell 3000 Index</b> debuted on<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> January 1, 1984</b> and is a property of<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> FTSE Russell</b>, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group. The Russell 3000 is tracked by multiple Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") and serves as a market-cap based objective measure of publicly-traded companies.

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Information on the reconstituted Russell Indexes can be found at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftserussell.com%2F&amp;esheet=54559505&amp;newsitemid=20260624335623&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ftserussell.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fd3fd2f97cbf4f7ad52558113b5bf285" shape="rect">www.ftserussell.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Silver Bow Mining Corp.</b>

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Silver Bow Mining Corp. is a minerals exploration company advancing the Butte Mining District of Montana, targeting a broad suite of U.S.-designated Critical Minerals - including silver, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, germanium, gallium, antimony, bismuth, and indium - alongside gold. The Company holds approximately 4,193 acres of patented mineral claims and approximately 1,410 acres of surface lands across multiple claim blocks in this historically prolific district, including the flagship Rainbow Block.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to statements regarding the effective date of the Company’s inclusion in the Russell 3000, the Company continuing to gain visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S., and the Company’s future exploration plans and activities at the Rainbow Block Project. When used in this news release or elsewhere, the words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "target," "will," "could," "should," and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "should," "might" or "will" occur or be achieved, often, but not always, identify forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs as of the date of this news release, including assumptions regarding the availability of personnel, equipment, permits, services and financing; the accuracy of geological models and historical data; the reliability of sampling, analytical and quality assurance/quality control procedures; continuity of mineralization; commodity prices; regulatory requirements; and general business, market and economic conditions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, uncertainty of resource estimates, risks that exploration activities may not result in the definition of mineral resources or support further technical or economic studies; risks that drilling, sampling, metallurgical testing or geological interpretations may not produce the results currently anticipated by management; uncertainty regarding the presence, grade, continuity, recoverability or economic significance of critical minerals, including critical minerals such as copper, manganese, germanium, gallium, indium, antimony and bismuth; uncertainty as to the Company’s future capital costs, operating costs, non-operating costs, and ability to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all; risks relating to the Company’s exploration activities in Butte, Montana; risks related to the Company’s mineral claims, including the validity, title and maintenance of mineral claims and property rights; risks relating to cost increases for capital and operating costs; risks of shortages and fluctuating costs of equipment or supplies, labor and services; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of commodities and market conditions; risks in obtaining maintaining or amending permits, licenses and future permitting and regulatory approvals, including matters relating to Exploration License No. 00857; risks of delays resulting in timelines disclosed in this news release not being met; risks relating to reliance on key personnel and third-party contractors and consultants; the risk that the Rainbow Block project may not advance beyond the exploration stage or be developed into a commercially viable mining operation; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities and other operational and environmental risks inherent in mineral exploration and mining-related activities. Additional risk factors are discussed under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026, the Company’s Canadian prospectus dated April 29, 2026, filed on SEDAR+, and in other documents filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.</i>

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<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Silver Bow Mining Corp.
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ir@silverbowmining.com" shape="rect">ir@silverbowmining.com</a>

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SBMT

Silver Bow Mining Added to Russell 3000, MicroCap Indexes

Silver Bow Mining Included in Russell 3000, Potential SBMT Liquidity Boost

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  <section data-block="information">
    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>CEO: &amp;#34;From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes beginning June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S.&amp;#34;


Silver Bow Mining</p>
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  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Silver Bow Mining announced inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap indexes effective June 26, 2026, increasing SBMT’s visibility. The change could attract passive index funds and improve liquidity, potentially narrowing bid-ask spreads as funds rebalance. This development complements the Rainbow Block strategy and U.S. critical minerals exposure in Montana.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>SBMT to join Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap on June 26, 2026.</li><li>Inclusion could boost liquidity and passive ETF demand.</li><li>Rainbow Block and diverse minerals underpin upside.</li><li>IPO May 1 established base; regulatory disclosures remain.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Silver Bow Mining Corp. (SBMT)</strong>: Announcement of Russell index inclusion could drive liquidity and visibility.</li><li><strong>FTSE Russell (N/A)</strong>: Administers Russell indices; determines eligibility and reconstitution timing.</li><li><strong>London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)</strong>: Parent company of FTSE Russell; indirect influence on index ecosystem.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The article centers on an index-inclusion event that can affect SBMT’s liquidity, visibility, and potential passive-fund demand, with broader implications for market credibility in the critical minerals space.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Russell reconstitution could trigger passive fund inflows into SBMT.</li><li>Expected liquidity enhancement may tighten spreads and improve trading interest.</li><li>Rebalance date around June 26 may bring short-term intraday volatility.</li><li>Rising attention on U.S. critical minerals could support SBMT sentiment.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>SBMT trades on NYSE under ticker SBMT.</li><li>Inclusion in Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap effective June 26, 2026.</li><li>IPO occurred May 1, 2026.</li><li>Rainbow Block comprises 4,193 acres patented and 1,410 acres surface lands.</li><li>Target minerals include silver, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, antimony, germanium, gallium, indium, etc.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term upside as index funds rebalance ahead of the June 26 inclusion.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CEO: "From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes beginning June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S."</i>

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Silver Bow Mining Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBMT">SBMT</a>) ("Silver Bow Mining" or the "Company"), a minerals exploration company advancing the Butte Mining District of Montana, targeting a broad suite of U.S.-designated Critical Minerals, announced today that the Company has been selected for inclusion on the Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap Indexes, [effective June 26, 2026].

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"All of us at Silver Bow appreciate the recognition that comes with being included in the Russell 3000 and the Russell MicroCap Index," said Travis Naugle, Silver Bow Chairman and CEO. "From our IPO on May 1 to our inclusion on the Russell Indexes June 26, we are rapidly gaining visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S."

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Russell 3000 Index</b> debuted on<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> January 1, 1984</b> and is a property of<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> FTSE Russell</b>, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group. The Russell 3000 is tracked by multiple Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") and serves as a market-cap based objective measure of publicly-traded companies.

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Information on the reconstituted Russell Indexes can be found at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftserussell.com%2F&amp;esheet=54559505&amp;newsitemid=20260624335623&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ftserussell.com&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fd3fd2f97cbf4f7ad52558113b5bf285" shape="rect">www.ftserussell.com</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Silver Bow Mining Corp.</b>

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Silver Bow Mining Corp. is a minerals exploration company advancing the Butte Mining District of Montana, targeting a broad suite of U.S.-designated Critical Minerals - including silver, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, germanium, gallium, antimony, bismuth, and indium - alongside gold. The Company holds approximately 4,193 acres of patented mineral claims and approximately 1,410 acres of surface lands across multiple claim blocks in this historically prolific district, including the flagship Rainbow Block.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b>

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this news release that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These forward-looking statements and forward-looking information include, but are not limited to statements regarding the effective date of the Company’s inclusion in the Russell 3000, the Company continuing to gain visibility as one of the most diverse Critical Mineral deposits in the U.S., and the Company’s future exploration plans and activities at the Rainbow Block Project. When used in this news release or elsewhere, the words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "target," "will," "could," "should," and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "could," "would," "should," "might" or "will" occur or be achieved, often, but not always, identify forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs as of the date of this news release, including assumptions regarding the availability of personnel, equipment, permits, services and financing; the accuracy of geological models and historical data; the reliability of sampling, analytical and quality assurance/quality control procedures; continuity of mineralization; commodity prices; regulatory requirements; and general business, market and economic conditions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, uncertainty of resource estimates, risks that exploration activities may not result in the definition of mineral resources or support further technical or economic studies; risks that drilling, sampling, metallurgical testing or geological interpretations may not produce the results currently anticipated by management; uncertainty regarding the presence, grade, continuity, recoverability or economic significance of critical minerals, including critical minerals such as copper, manganese, germanium, gallium, indium, antimony and bismuth; uncertainty as to the Company’s future capital costs, operating costs, non-operating costs, and ability to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all; risks relating to the Company’s exploration activities in Butte, Montana; risks related to the Company’s mineral claims, including the validity, title and maintenance of mineral claims and property rights; risks relating to cost increases for capital and operating costs; risks of shortages and fluctuating costs of equipment or supplies, labor and services; risks relating to fluctuations in the price of commodities and market conditions; risks in obtaining maintaining or amending permits, licenses and future permitting and regulatory approvals, including matters relating to Exploration License No. 00857; risks of delays resulting in timelines disclosed in this news release not being met; risks relating to reliance on key personnel and third-party contractors and consultants; the risk that the Rainbow Block project may not advance beyond the exploration stage or be developed into a commercially viable mining operation; the inherently hazardous nature of mining-related activities and other operational and environmental risks inherent in mineral exploration and mining-related activities. Additional risk factors are discussed under the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2026, the Company’s Canadian prospectus dated April 29, 2026, filed on SEDAR+, and in other documents filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.</i>

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For more information, please contact: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Investor Relations
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Silver Bow Mining Corp.
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Email: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ir@silverbowmining.com" shape="rect">ir@silverbowmining.com</a>

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Silver Bow Mining announced inclusion in the Russell 3000 and Russell MicroCap indexes effective June 26, 2026, increasing SBMT’s visibility. The change could attract passive index funds and improve liquidity, potentially narrowing bid-ask spreads as funds rebalance. This development complements the Rainbow Block strategy and U.S. critical minerals exposure in Montana.

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