August 13, 2026 - Clinch Resources Ltd. (TSX: CLCH), a metallurgical coal producer with mining assets in West Virginia, has announced that it has acquired a second equipment spread for the Lanes Branch surface mining operation. The equipment will be fully deployed and in production in early September 2026.

Management Commentary

"Following our first production sold from our high-quality Lanes Branch surface mine in Wyoming County, West Virginia, we continue to validate our operational strategy with a second equipment spread to support our year-end production targets. This follows the recently purchased Cat HW 300 Highwall Miner mobilized to Lanes Branch, which starts production this month," said Jon Nix, Clinch CEO.

About Clinch Resources Ltd.

Clinch Resources Ltd. (TSX: CLCH) is a Tennessee-based metallurgical coal mining company with operations in West Virginia. The Company will supply high-quality coking coal to steel manufacturers, both domestically and in seaborne export markets, for critical global infrastructure. Clinch is currently opening its first two mines.