Origen Signs Definitive Agreement and Increases Rare Earth Element Land Position in Brazil to 35,000 Hectares

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2026) - Origen Resources Inc. (CSE: ORGN) (FSE: 4VXA) (the "Company" or "Origen") is pleased to announce that it has now signed a Definitive Agreement (the "Agreement") with Weberte Giovan de Almeida and Associates (the "Vendor") to acquire a 90% interest in 2 REE project areas in Piauí state Brazil. In addition, the Company has been granted a Right of First Refusal over 5 additional project areas within the state. All of the project areas.