TOTAL HELIUM LTD.

(the "Corporation")

FORM 51-102F6V

STATEMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

(for the year ended March 31, 2022)

Definitions for the purpose of this Statement of Executive Compensation:

"Chief Executive Officer" or "CEO" of the Corporation means an individual who served as chief executive officer of the Corporation or performed functions similar to a chief executive officer for any part of the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022.

"Chief Financial Officer" or "CFO" of the Corporation means an individual who served as chief financial officer of the Corporation or performed functions similar to a chief financial officer for any part of the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022.

"company" includes other types of business organizations such as partnerships, trusts and other unincorporated business entities.

"compensation securities" includes stock options, convertible securities, exchangeable securities and similar instruments including stock appreciation rights, deferred share units and restricted stock units granted or issued by the Corporation or one of its subsidiaries for services provided or to be provided, directly or indirectly, to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

"external management company" includes a subsidiary, affiliate or associate of the external management company.

"Named Executive Officers" or "NEOs" means each of the following individuals:

  1. each CEO;
  2. each CFO;
  3. the most highly compensated executive officer, other than the CEO and CFO, at the end of the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022 whose total compensation was more than $150,000 for that fiscal period; and
  4. each individual who would be a NEO under (c) above, but for the fact that the individual was not an executive officer of the Corporation, nor acting in a similar capacity, at the end of the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022.

"plan" includes any plan, contract, authorization, or arrangement, whether or not set out in any formal document, where cash, compensation securities or any other property may be received, whether for one or more persons.

"underlying securities" means any securities issuable on conversion, exchange or exercise of compensation securities.

DIRECTOR AND NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

The following information is presented in accordance with Form 51-102F6V: Statement of Executive Compensation - Venture Issuers, and provides details of all compensation for each of the directors and named executive officers of the Corporation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

During the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022, the Corporation had three (4) Named Executive Officers, namely Robert B. Price (CEO), Gordon Friesen (Former CEO, CFO and Corporate Secretary), Szascha Lim (CFO) and Kia Russell (Corporate Secretary). There were eight (8) individuals who served as a director of the Corporation for all or part of the fiscal year, two (2) of which were also Named Executive Officer's of the Corporation, Robert B. Price and Gordon Friesen.

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Oversight and Description of Director and Executive Officer Compensation

Compensation Objectives and Principles

The compensation of the Corporation's NEOs and directors has been established with a view of attracting and retaining executives critical to the Corporation's short and long-term success and to continue providing executives with compensation that is in accordance with existing market standards. Compensation provided to the Corporation's NEOs and directors is determined and reviewed by the Corporation's board of directors (the "Board of Directors" or "Board").

Compensation Elements

Compensation of the Corporation's NEOs and directors may be comprised of a base salary (or director fees) and the granting of options to purchase common shares under the Corporation's stock option plan (as more particularly described below under the heading Stock Option Plans and Other Incentive Plans.) Through its executive compensation practices, the Corporation seeks to provide value to its shareholders by employing a strong executive leadership team. Specifically, the Corporation's executive compensation structure seeks to attract and retain talented and experienced executives necessary to achieve the Corporation's strategic objectives, motivate and reward executives whose knowledge, skills and performance are critical to the Corporation's success, and align the interests of the Corporation's executives and shareholders by motivating executives to increase shareholder value.

  1. Base Salary

The Corporation believes that a competitive base salary is a necessary element of any compensation program that is designed to attract and retain talented and experienced executives. The Corporation also believes that attractive base salaries can motivate and reward executives for their overall performance.

The Corporation pays CEO fees to Robert B. Price of US$180,000 per year starting November 2021. Going forward the Corporation may determine that payment of a base salary is appropriate for its executives and may enter into management or employment agreements providing for payment of a base salary or other compensation.

  1. Stock Options

The Corporation grants stock options to NEOs and directors from time to time to help enable the Corporation to attract and retain experienced and qualified individuals in those positions by permitting such individuals to directly participate in an increase in per share value created for the Corporation's Shareholders. In determining option grants, the Board together with management takes into consideration factors that include the amount and exercise price of previous option grants, the individual's experience, level of expertise and responsibilities, and the contributions of each individual towards the completion of corporate transactions in any given fiscal year.

The Corporation granted stock options to its executives and directors in the fiscal period ended March 31, 2022.

Director and Named Executive Officer Compensation - Excluding Compensation Securities

The following table sets out all compensation paid, payable, awarded, granted, given, or otherwise provided, directly or indirectly, by the Corporation to each NEO and director, in any capacity, for all or portion of the fiscal periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

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Table of Compensation Excluding Compensation Securities

Name and Position

Year

Salary,

Bonus

Committee

Value of

Value of all

Total

Ended

consulting fee,

($)

or meeting

perquisites

other

compensati

March 31

retainer or

fees

($)

compensati

on

commission

($)

on

($)

($)

($)

Robert B. Price (1)

2022

94,785

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

94,785

CEO and a Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Gordon Friesen (2)

Former CEO, CFO

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

and Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Thomas Hawkins (3)

Former Vice

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

President

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Szascha Lim (4)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

CFO

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Kia Russell (5)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A)

N/A

Corporate Secretary

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Ian Smith (6)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Scott Davis (7)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Allan Glowach (8)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Ian Telfer (9)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Gordon Keep (10)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Robert Johnston (11)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Diana McQueen (12)

2022

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Director

2021

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Notes:

  1. Robert B. Price has served as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  2. Gordon Friesen served as a director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation from February 10, 2021 to September 21, 2021.
  3. Thomas Hawkins resigned as Vice-President of the Corporation effective February 10, 2021.
  4. Szascha Lim has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  5. Kia Russell has served as the Corporate Secretary of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  6. Ian Smith resigned as a director of the Corporation effective February 10, 2021.
  7. Scott Davis served as a director of the Corporation from February 10, 2021 to September 21, 2021.
  8. Allan Glowach served as a director of the Corporation from February 10, 2021 to September 21, 2021.
  9. Ian Telfer has served as a director of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  10. Gordon Keep has served as a director of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  11. Robert Johnston has served as a director of the Corporation since September 21, 2021.
  12. Diana McQueen has served as a director of the Corporation since November 29, 2021.

Stock Options and Other Compensation Securities

The following table sets out all compensation securities granted or issued to each NEO and director by the Corporation during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 for services provided or to be provided, directly or indirectly, to the Corporation.

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Compensation Securities

Name and Position

Type of

Number of

Date of

Issue,

Closing

Closing

Expiry date

compensation

compensati

issue or

conversio

price of

price of

security

on

grant

n or

security or

security or

securities,

exercise

underlying

underlying

number of

price

security on

security at

underlying

($)

date of

year end

securities,

grant

($)

and

($)

percentage

of class

Robert B. Price (2)

Stock Options(1)

750,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

CEO and a Director

Gordon Friesen (3)

Former CEO, CFO

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

and Director

Thomas Hawkins (4)

Former Vice

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

President

Szascha Lim (5)

Stock Options(1)

150,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

CFO

Kia Russell (6)

Stock Options(1)

150,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

Corporate Secretary

Ian Smith (7)

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

Scott Davis (8)

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

Allan Glowach (9)

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Former Director

Ian Telfer (10)

Stock Options(1)

600,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

Director

Gordon Keep (11)

Stock Options(1)

600,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

Director

Robert Johnston (12)

Stock Options(1)

650,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

Director

Diana McQueen (13)

Stock Options(1)

600,000

Nov 8, 2021

$1.00

$1.00

$1.65

Nov 8, 2031

Director

Notes:

  1. Each stock option entitles the holder to acquire one common share upon exercise. All options vest at 50% on the date of grant, 25% vest 6 months after grant on May 8, 2022 and the remaining 25% vests 12 months after grant on November 8, 2022.
  2. As at March 31, 2022, Robert B. Price held a total of 750,000 stock options to acquire 750,000 common shares. The stock options held by Robert B. Price represent 13.56% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
  3. As at March 31, 2022, Gordon Friesen held no stock options.
  4. As at March 31, 2022, Thomas Hawkins held no stock options.
  5. As at March 31, 2022, Szascha Lim held a total of 150,000 stock options to acquire 150,000 common shares. The stock options held by Szascha Lim represent 2.71% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
  6. As at March 31, 2022, Kia Russell held a total of 150,000 stock options to acquire 150,000 common shares. The stock options held by Kia Russell represent 2.71% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
  7. As at March 31, 2022, Ian Smith held no stock options.
  8. As at March 31, 2022, Scott Davis held no stock options.
  9. As at March 31, 2022, Allan Glowach held no stock options.
  10. As at March 31, 2022, Ian Telfer held a total of 600,000 stock options to acquire 600,000 common shares. The stock options held by Ian Telfer represent 10.85% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
  11. As at March 31, 2022, Gordon Keep held a total of 600,000 stock options to acquire 600,000 common shares. The stock options held by Gordon Keep represent 10.85% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
  12. As at March 31, 2022, Robert Johnston held a total of 650,000 stock options to acquire 650,000 common shares. The stock options held by Robert Johnston represent 11.75% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

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  1. As at March 31, 2022, Diana McQueen held a total of 600,000 stock options to acquire 600,000 common shares. The stock options held by Diana McQueen represent 10.85% of the outstanding stock options of the Corporation and were granted in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Exercise of Compensation Securities

No options were exercised by a NEO or director during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Stock Option Plans and Other Incentive Plans

The Corporation has in effect a 10% rolling stock option plan (the "Stock Option Plan") in order to provide effective incentives to directors, officers, and senior management personnel and consultants of the Corporation and to enable the Corporation to attract and retain experienced and qualified individuals in those positions by permitting such individuals to directly participate in an increase in per share value created for the Corporation's Shareholders.

The Stock Option Plan was adopted by the Shareholders at the Annual General and Special Meeting held on September 21, 2021. The details of the Stock Option Plan are set forth below.

    1. the Stock Option Plan reserves, for issuance pursuant to the exercise of stock options, a maximum number of common shares of the Corporation equal to up to a maximum of 10% of the issued common shares of the Corporation at the time of any stock option grant;
  1. an optionee must either be a director, senior officer, employee, management company employee or consultant of the Corporation or an Eligible Charitable Organization at the time the option is granted in order to be eligible for the grant of a stock option to the optionee;
  2. the aggregate number of options granted to any one Person (and companies wholly owned by that Person) in a 12 month period must not exceed 5% of the issued common shares of the Corporation calculated on the date an option is granted to the Person (unless the Corporation has obtained the requisite Disinterested Shareholder Approval);
  3. the aggregate number of options granted to any one Consultant in a 12 month period must not exceed 2% of the issued common shares of the Corporation, calculated at the date an option is granted to the Consultant;
  4. the aggregate number of options granted to all Persons retained to provide Investor Relations Activities must not exceed 2% of the issued shares of the Corporation in any 12 month period, calculated at the date an option is granted to any such Person;
  5. options issued to Persons retained to provide Investor Relations Activities must vest in stages over a period of not less than 12 months with no more than 1/4 of the options vesting in any 3 month period;
  6. the minimum exercise price per common share of a stock option must not be less than the Market Price of the common shares of the Corporation, subject to a minimum exercise price of $0.05;
  7. options can be exercisable for a maximum of 10 years from the date of grant (subject to extension where the expiry date falls within a "blackout period" (see (o) below);
  8. stock options (other than options held by a person involved in investor relations activities) will cease to be exercisable 90 days after the optionee ceases to be a Director (which term includes a senior officer), Employee, Consultant, Eligible Charitable Organization or Management Company Employee otherwise than by death, or for a "reasonable period" which shall be limited to a maximum of one year after the optionee ceases to serve in such capacity, as determined by the Board. Stock options granted to persons involved in Investor Relations Activities will cease to be exercisable 30 days after the optionee ceases to serve in such capacity otherwise than by death, or for a "reasonable period" which shall be limited to a maximum of one year after the optionee ceases to serve in such capacity, as determined by the Board;
  9. all options are non-assignable and non-transferable;

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