Earthworks expands capital markets and investor communications platform to support critical minerals growth strategy

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 12, 2026 /CNW/ — Earthworks Industries Inc. (TSXV: EWK) (OTCQB: EAATF) ("Earthworks" or the "Company"), a critical minerals recycling and recovery company advancing modular systems designed to recover critical minerals and strengthen Western critical mineral supply chains, announced that it has retained Fairfax Partners Inc. and Trifecta Capital Corp. to support the Company's investor relations, capital markets communications, and strategic growth initiatives.

The two independent engagements bring complementary investor relations, capital markets, corporate development, mining, technology and communications experience to Earthworks as the Company advances its mission to develop and deploy modular critical minerals recycling and recovery systems across North America.

Trifecta Capital Corp., led by Patrick Butler, will support the Company's capital markets, investor relations and corporate development activities, drawing on Mr. Butler's more than 15 years of experience working across the investment industry and with junior public companies in the mining, technology and emerging growth sectors. Mr. Butler has worked as an Investment Advisor and Exempt Market Dealer Representative and has served as a director of multiple companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Under the terms of the engagement, Trifecta Capital will receive compensation of CAD $5,000 plus GST per month for a six-month period through January 11, 2027. The engagement may be extended after that date by mutual agreement of Earthworks and Trifecta Capital.

Fairfax Partners Inc., led by Daniel Southan-Dwyer, has been retained separately to provide traditional investor relations services alongside its "Fair" AI-powered agentic IR operating system, dedicated professional support and technology-enabled communications capabilities.

Patrick Butler, President of Trifecta Capital Corp., commented: "Earthworks is building a business at the intersection of critical minerals, recycling, technology and North American supply chain security. The need for new sources of responsibly recovered strategic materials is becoming increasingly important to governments, industry and capital markets. I look forward to working with the Earthworks team to expand awareness of the Company's strategy, introduce its mission to new audiences and support management as it advances its first modular deployment and broader long-term growth plans."

As Earthworks advances the development of its first modular critical mineral recycling facility in British Columbia, the Company believes that a consistent, modern and increasingly technology-enabled communications platform will be an important part of building awareness, credibility, momentum and long-term growth around its business plan.

This news release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary materially from those described. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its regulation services provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

For further information regarding Trifecta Capital Corp., please contact: Patrick Butler, President, 778-893-9850, patrickkevinbutler@gmail.com.