Vancouver, Canada (February 24, 2026) — TheNewswire - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the “Company”) (TSX.V: DME, U.S. OTC: DMEHF, Frankfurt: QM01) from the President of the Company. DME is pleased to announce a strategic milestone in its transition toward a data-driven energy leader with the formation of Helios Data Company, LLC, a wholly owned Wyoming subsidiary. This new entity is dedicated to managing and monetizing the proprietary data assets accumulated over the past operations at the Company’s specialized noble gas plants.

Turning Operational Intelligence into Capital Assets

In cooperation with others, Helios Data Company, LLC will leverage a proprietary valuation framework—utilizing 17 distinct mathematical models—to quantify the monetary value of DME’s unique data sets. While traditional accounting often leaves data off the balance sheet, DME recognizes that its operational data is a "core asset class" that can provide significant leverage in fundraising, M&A, and strategic partnerships.

The Helios Competitive Advantage

Helios Data Company, LLC will hold 100% ownership of a high-resolution data repository generated from varying gaseous environments, including Primary Nitrogen and Natural Gas (carbon chain) environments. This data is the "hidden 95%" beneath the surface of standard reports, containing the proprietary logic that has enabled DME to achieve a competitive advantage:

Recognized Industry Authority

The Company has received inquiries from third-party entities regarding DME’s specialized expertise and support for noble gas plant protocols and operational efficiencies. Management believes these interests provide external validation, reinforcing the market value of the proprietary datasets. DME has created Helios Data Company, LLC, to hold its digital assets while management works towards realizing the value from the data accumulated during plant operations.

"By forming Helios Data Company, LLC in Wyoming, we are formalizing the value of our most significant intangible asset: our data, not just as a technical blueprint for operations but as a negotiable measured financial asset” said Timothy Orr, COO of Desert Mountain Energy. "Most organizations only analyze the top 5% of their data. Through the formation of Helios Data Company, LLC and the independent valuation process, we are making the other 95% visible to our shareholders and the broader market. This isn't just efficiency; it's about realizing the full financial potential of our intellectual property in a global data economy."

The Path Ahead

Helios Data Company, LLC will undergo a Proprietary Data Valuation Program to determine the probable future economic benefits of its data. This process will produce a comprehensive, auditable report intended to support strategic decision-making and unlock participation in the "Market Driven Data Economy," which includes potential for data-asset-backed funding.

ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY

Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on the exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and natural gas. The Company is focused on helium extraction from different raw gas sources in an environmental and economic manner, supplying elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.

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“Robert Rohlfing”

Robert Rohlfing

Exec Chairman & CEO

For more information, contact:

Don Mosher, President & Director

(604) 617-5448

E-mail Don@desertmountainenergy.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Actual events or results may differ from the Company’s expectations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company’s anticipated performance in the future the planned exploration activities, receipt of positive results from drilling, the completion of further drilling and exploration work, and the timing and results of various activities. Any requests by the DoW or any other government agency are not to be construed as a binding contractual obligation on the part of OASW(IWP) or the Dow.

 Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company’s title to properties.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company’s exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.

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