Brossard, Québec / March 19, 2026 – TheNewswire — Windfall Geotek Inc. (CSE: WIN; OTCQB: WINKF) (“Windfall” or the “Company”), a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for mineral discovery since 2005, is pleased to announce its first members of a strategic consortium for the BOREALIS Initiative.

Following February 26th news release, we are proud to divulgate our initial members for this project, a group of individuals and organizations with whom we share the same values and the same goals of saving lives with the assistance of technology.

The consortium is composed of Uncrewed Systems (UxS), Land mine elimination specialist, Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AI systems, leading imaging experts from Quebec Universities. ex members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and a leading real time dashboarding application.

These members are:

• Terrascope Inc; https://www.tscope.ca/
• CTsystems; https://ctsystems.ca/
• Louis Collins; https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiscolllins/
• Simon Duchesne; https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonduchesne/
• D.Louis Collins ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiscolllins/
• Pierre Daigle; https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-daigle-1971731a/
• Christian Rousseau https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-rousseau-81a52984/
• Lightning Chart; https://lightningchart.com/

This submission falls under the Canadian Federal Government’s recently announced 10-year, $50 billion defense investment plan. Specifically, “Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH comprised of industry leaders in CFP: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/innovation-networks/challenge/from-innovation-to-operational-advantage-defence-innovation-secure-hubs.html

Utilizing its established AI platform, Windfall will lead the task force in applying for a contribution ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, as outlined by the BOREALIS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs framework.

Management and Partners Commentaries

Michel Fontaine, President and CEO of Windfall Geotek, commented:

“Windfall Geotek is proud to present a consortium shaped by years of focused research and strategic collaboration. By uniting leaders in data acquisition, advanced analytics, and precision target‑elimination technologies, we offer a fully integrated platform designed to strengthen Canada’s resilience and technological leadership.

Our turnkey solution aligns directly with the ambitions of the BOREALIS Initiative, advancing national capabilities, accelerating innovations, and supporting long‑term economic and strategic priorities. We look forward to submitting our application ahead of the April 2nd, 2026, deadline while demonstrating the transformative potential of this partnership “.

Pierre Daigle, Member of the Advisory Committee, retired Major General and retired Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces commented:

“Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years of mining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis. This technology represents a core strategic asset with immediate global applications. We are prepared to lead Canada’s efforts in providing these advanced solutions to international partners, specifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine.”

Christian Rousseau, CEO and co-founder at The ALRM Group Inc, Retired Colonel serving more than 35 years in the military field also Canadian Armed Forces serving more than 35 years in the field of Military Intelligence.

Very excited to contribute from my previous experience as well as leveraging my relationship in the area to benefit the consortium, a great opportunity for Canada Defense

Pierre-Olivier Dostie President of Terrascope and expert in drone geophysics.

We are thrilled to join this consortium and look forward to contributing our expertise in aerial geophysical surveying in the coming months. We will conduct a series of tests to support bringing this innovation to market by March 2028 in alignment with DISH requirements.

About Windfall Geotek – AI-Powered Discovery Since 2005

Windfall Geotek is a global leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, turning complex geoscience data into high-potential discoveries with unmatched speed and accuracy. With a multidisciplinary team of geophysicists, geologists, and AI specialists, Windfall is validating selected AI-generated targets to demonstrate the reliability of its system. Beyond mining, the Company is expanding its expertise into life-saving applications, including landmine and UXO detection.

For further information, please contact:

Michel Fontaine 514-994-5843
Chairman, President and CEO of Windfall Geotek
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.windfallgeotek.com

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