DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY SECURES ADDITIONAL ACREAGE

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Desert Mountain Energy Corp. (TSXV: DME, OTC: DMEHF) announced the acquisition of 80 acres in the McCauley Helium Field for $125 per acre. This property could enhance the Company’s operations in hydrogen and noble gases. Additionally, the Company secured 50% of the mineral rights in the South Winslow prospect, reducing royalties from 12.5% to 6.25%. The goal is to maximize shareholder returns. A rig will be operational in the McCauley Helium Field by mid-week, with new trucks and trailers acquired for operations.

The Company focuses on exploring and developing helium, hydrogen, and noble gases, critical for renewable energy and high-tech industries.

Positive

• Acquisition of 80 acres enhances operational capacity in helium and hydrogen sectors.
• Reduced royalty rate from 12.5% to 6.25% boosts profit margins.

Negative

• None.

TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01

VANCOUVER, BC, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (U.S. OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company. The Company is pleased to announce that it has closed on an additional 80 acres of surface property within the McCauley Helium Field which could be significant for future hydrogen and noble gas operations. The Company was offered the property at $125 per acre for a cash deal.  Offsetting acreage has been offered to the Company for sale in excess of $1,250 per acre. The underlying mineral rights were previously held by the Company. 

The Company has secured 50% of the mineral rights under a portion of the South Winslow prospect. This would reduce the royalties paid to the aggregate mineral owners from 12.5% to 6.25%, under that acreage. The Company continues to seek out opportunities to maximize our ultimate return to shareholders.

The Company will have a rig to swab the wells in the McCauley Helium Field by the middle of the week and has acquired additional trucks and trailers as outlined under the use of proceeds in the Short Form Prospectus.

ABOUT DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY

Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.

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"Robert Rohlfing" 
Robert Rohlfing 
Exec Chairman & CEO

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.

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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SOURCE Desert Mountain Energy Corp.

FAQ

What recent property acquisition did Desert Mountain Energy announce?

Desert Mountain Energy recently acquired 80 acres in the McCauley Helium Field for $125 per acre.

How has Desert Mountain Energy reduced its royalty rates?

The Company secured 50% of the mineral rights in the South Winslow prospect, reducing royalties from 12.5% to 6.25%.

What are Desert Mountain Energy's main areas of focus?

The Company focuses on the exploration and development of helium, hydrogen, and noble gases.

When will Desert Mountain Energy's rig be operational?

The rig in the McCauley Helium Field is expected to be operational by mid-week.

What is the significance of the new acreage acquisition for Desert Mountain Energy?

The new acreage could significantly enhance the Company's future operations in hydrogen and noble gases.