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RNS Number : 8604P  Upland Resources Limited  22 January 2026

For Immediate Release

Upland Resources Limited - Appointment of Strategic Investment Advisor

London - 22 January 2026 - Upland Resources Limited ("Upland" or the
"Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc A. Bruner as
Strategic Investment Advisor to the Company.

About Marc A. Bruner

Marc A. Bruner is an American oil and gas executive and entrepreneur with
over 50 years of experience in founding, scaling and successfully exiting
energy companies, primarily focused on oil and gas development. He has held
leadership roles in multiple companies that have become significant players in
the energy sector.

Key Career Achievements:

·      Founder and leader of multiple energy companies that collectively
generated substantial value, including Ultra Petroleum Corporation, Pennaco
Energy Inc., Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd., and Lost Soldier Oil & Gas, where
he currently serves as CEO.

·      At Lost Soldier Oil & Gas, Mr. Bruner led the team to
an initial 6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) onshore natural gas discovery in the
United States, reinforcing his reputation for delivering material gas
resources.

·      Mr. Bruner is also an indirect shareholder of 6% in Upland
Resources Limited via Lost Soldier Oil & Gas LLC, aligning his interests
with the Company's growth and success.

Summary of Impact

 Company                     Role                    Outcome
 Ultra Petroleum             Founder & Chairman      Built to > US$7 billion + market capitalization
 Pennaco Energy              Founder & CEO           Sold to Marathon Oil for ~US$550 million
 Falcon Oil & Gas            Founder & CEO           Grew to > US$3.7 billion valuation
 Lost Soldier Oil & Gas      Founder & CEO           Led team to an initial 6 Tcf onshore U.S. natural gas discovery, in which
                                                     Upland is invested

 

Statement from Marc A. Bruner

"I am honoured to join Upland Resources at a pivotal stage in its development.
The Company has a highly experienced management team and significant
large-scale opportunities in South East Asia. I look forward to contributing
my experience in large-scale upstream projects to support Upland in delivering
sustainable value for its shareholders."

Statement from Upland Resources' CEO and Chairman, Bolhassan Di

"We are delighted to welcome Marc Bruner to Upland Resources at a pivotal time
for the Company. Marc's outstanding track record in founding, scaling and
successfully exiting energy companies, together with his leadership role in
the 6 Tcf Lost Soldier discovery-an asset in which Upland is invested-adds
significant strategic depth and execution capability to our board and
management. His indirect 6% shareholding in Upland further aligns his
interests with those of our shareholders.

This appointment comes as Upland advances several high-impact initiatives and
approaches a number of important corporate and regulatory milestones. Marc's
experience and insight will be instrumental as we position the Company for the
next phase of growth and prepare to unlock material value across our targeted
portfolio."

For further information, please contact:

 Upland Resources Limited                                                                                                                                                                                                       Tel: +60 198 861919
 Bolhassan Di, Chairman and CEO                                                                                                                                                                                                 bolhassan@uplandbigoil.com.my (mailto:bolhassan@uplandbigoil.com.my)

 Gerry Murray, COO                                                                                                                                                                                                              gerry.murray@upland.energy (mailto:gerry.murray@upland.energy)

 Josh Galloway, Head of                                                                                                                                                                                                         Josh.galloway@upland.energy (mailto:Josh.galloway@upland.energy)
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Inside Information (UK MAR)

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7
of the UK Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014, which forms part of UK
domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR").
This information is disclosed in accordance with the Company's obligations
under Article 17 of UK MAR.

 

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