Scandium Canada provides update on Scandium+ activities and development of its Al-Sc alloys

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February 11, 2026 – TheNewswire - Montreal, Quebec – Scandium Canada Ltd.(TSX-V: SCD) (the “Company”) announces an update on the efforts ofits Scandium+ division in advancing the industrial adoption of itsproprietary aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys.

Wire prototyping

Scandium Canada commissioned the Centre de Métallurgiedu Quebec (CMQ) to produce wires using the Company’s two proprietaryAl-Sc alloys formulations for welding and Wire Additive AdvancedManufacturing (WAAM) trials. This work is expected to be completed bythe end of March 2026, with the prototypes subsequently submitted forthird-party end-user testing to confirm compliance with theirmanufacturing specifications.  This work issupported by grants from the CQRDA (Centre Québécois de recherche etdéveloppement de l’aluminium), of which the Company is amember.

The Company estimates that these applications alonecould generate a demand of up to 30 tonnes per year of scandium oxide(Sc2O3), addressing a market segment thatdoes not currently exist.  For reference, the Crater Lake Project isexpected to produce 91 tonnes per year of scandium oxide. Theseapplications are the direct results of the findings from the studyfrom Productique Québec announced in October 2025.

Collaboration withGränges Powder Metallurgy

Further to the Memorandum of Understanding signed withGränges Powder Metallurgy (GPM) in November 2025, current efforts aimat trialling Scandium Canada’s modified AA535 and AA7075 alloys intoGPM’s product offerings. GPM, a wholly owned subsidiary of theglobal aluminum technology company Gränges, is a global supplier ofsprayformed aluminum products and aluminum powders for additivemanufacturing.  

National ResearchCouncil of Canada

Through in-kind support from Canada’s IndustrialResearch Assistance Program (IRAP), Scandium Canada has received atechnical report from experts from the Additive Manufacturing Divisionof the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to identify materialsqualification strategies for the adoption of its alloys in space(waveguides and antennas), aerospace (aviation: small heat exchangers)and defence (ballistic plating).

Commercial outreach andend-user engagement

Building on the Productique Québec report completed inthe fall of 2025, which identified 13 target applications for theCompany’s Al-Sc alloys, including welding wires, aircraft ducting,and heat exchangers, Scandium Canada is actively expanding itsoutreach to industrial end users across key market segments, includingaerospace, automotive, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing.

Intellectualproperty

Scandium Canada’s two proprietary alloys and theirmethod of fabrication, developed in collaboration with McMasterUniversity, are protected by an international patent application filedunder the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on September 17, 2025,building on the initial provisional patent application filed with theUSPTO in September 2024. This intellectual property is wholly owned byScandium Canada Ltd. and strategically positions the Company forglobal commercial applications.

Technical highlights ofScandium+’s Al-Sc alloys

Results reported in September 2025 showed that theCompany’s modified AA535 and AA7075 alloys offer a practicalsolution to one of the most persistent challenges in metal 3Dprinting: eliminating micro-cracking in high-strength aluminum alloysduring laser powder-bed fusion (L-PBF) processing with implicationsfor their suitability in aluminum welding and WAAM. Key attributesinclude reduced scandium content while maintaining the grain-refiningeffect, a broad processing window with relative densities above 99%,ultimate tensile strengths of approximately 330 to 380 MPa in theas-built state with 17–25% increases after heat treatment, andminimized defect density through the Company’s proprietary blendingprocedure.  

Quotes

Dr. Luc Duchesne, Head of Scandium+ division and ChiefScience Officer, commented: “We aim to find the shortest pathways for the commercialization ofour alloys.   On the one hand, we pursue co-development opportunitieswith industrial users.  On the other hand, we increase ourunderstanding of the properties of these alloys to meet specifictechnical requirements by end users.  Because of the novelty ofcommercial scandium applications, we see Scandium+ as a catalyst forthe scandium industry at large.”

Mr. Guy Bourassa, CEO of Scandium Canada, added:“The confirmation ofcommercial acceptance of our alloys is an important milestone in thedevelopment of our Crater Lake project as it will confirm markets,volumes and pricing, to support the financial model of thepre-feasibility study that is due in June 2026.”

ABOUT SCANDIUM+

Scandium+, a division of Scandium Canada, is dedicatedto the research, development, and commercialization of innovativescandium uses. We strive to unlock the full potential of scandiumthrough strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and acommitment to responsible stewardship, leading progress acrossmultiple sectors.

ABOUT SCANDIUM CANADALTD.

Scandium Canada (TSX-V: SCD) is a public company whoseultimate goal is to bring the world’s leading primary source ofscandium into production, enabling the development andcommercialization of aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys. The Corporationis leveraging its Al-Sc alloys development division and thedevelopment of its Crater Lake mining project to meet the growing needfor lighter, greener, longer-lasting, high-performance materials. TheCorporation aims to become a market leader in scandium, whilecommitting itself to building a more responsible economy throughinnovation and agility.

Forward-LookingStatements

All statements, other thanstatements of historical fact, contained in this press releaseincluding, without limitation, statements regarding the expectedcompletion of welding wire prototyping, the anticipated demand forscandium oxide from the welding wire market, the expected timeline forpatent confirmations, the commercialization plans for the Company’sAl-Sc alloys, and, generally, the above “About Scandium CanadaLtd.” paragraph which essentially describes the Corporation’soutlook, constitute “forward-looking information” or“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicablesecurities laws, and are based on expectations, estimates andprojections as of the time of this press release.

Forward-looking statements arenecessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumption that,while considered reasonable by the Corporation as of the time of suchstatements, are inherentlysubject to significant business, economic and competitiveuncertainties, and contingencies. These estimates and assumption mayprove to be incorrect. Many of these uncertainties and contingenciescan directly or indirectly affect, and could cause, actual results todiffer materially from those expressed or implied in anyforward-looking statements and future events, could differ materiallyfrom those anticipated in such statements. A description ofassumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and adescription of risk factors that may cause actual results to differmaterially from forward-looking information can be found in theCorporation’s disclosure documents on the SEDAR+ website atwww.sedarplus.ca.

By their very nature,forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties,both general and specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts,projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achievedor that assumptions do not reflect future experience. Forward-lookingstatements are provided for the purpose of providing information aboutmanagement’s endeavors to develop the Crater Lake project, and, moregenerally, its expectations and plans relating to the future. Readersare cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-lookingstatements as a number of important risk factors and future eventscould cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from the beliefs,plans, objectives, expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptionsand intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. All ofthe forward-looking statements made in this press release arequalified by these cautionary statements and those made in our otherfilings with the securities regulators of Canada. The Corporationdisclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise anyforward-looking statement or to explain any material differencebetween subsequent actual events and such forward-looking statements,except to the extent required by applicable law.

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