Kirkstone Metals Corp. has announced the commencement of exploration planning at its newly optioned Key Lake Road $(KLR)$ Uranium Project in northern Saskatchewan. The company is preparing an initial exploration program focused on refining drill targets across the project's primary structural corridors, building on extensive historical data. Field operations are anticipated to begin in early 2026, pending permitting and seasonal conditions. The KLR Project is located approximately 90 kilometres south of Cameco's Key Lake Mine and lies within the Wollaston-Mudjatik Transition Zone, a region known for hosting some of the world's highest-grade uranium deposits. Kirkstone aims to leverage this project to strengthen its position in the uranium market and contribute to the clean energy transition.