Coppernico Metals Inc. announces results from geological mapping and channel sampling at Zone 1 in the Nioc target area, confirming extensive copper skarn system with broad intervals of copper grades and high-grade zones. The surface footprint of copper mineralization measures approximately 170m by 200m. Results suggest potential for large copper skarn system. Channel sampling returned intervals exceeding 0.4% copper. Mineralization remains open to the north and south, coinciding with a large chargeability anomaly.

Recent channel sampling at Zone 1 extended mineralization laterally and along strike, with broad, continuous copper mineralization confirmed. Channels 065 and 066 expanded on previous results, defining a continuous mineralized envelope with an east-west width of approximately 155m averaging 0.54% copper. Results from Channels 071 and 072 also confirmed broad mineralization. Additional work is required to determine if mineralization near the southern margin relates to Zone 1 or Zone 2 footprints.

Copper skarn mineralization at Zone 1 shows similarities to the Fierrazo target, supporting a consistent district-scale geological model. Mineralization is controlled by reactive carbonate host rocks, intrusive contacts, and structural permeability. The strongest copper grades are within magnetite-rich exoskarn, associated with a quartz monzonite intrusion. The mineralized skarn at Zone 1 lies above a large chargeability anomaly, suggesting potential mineralization at depth.

Tim Kingsley, VP Exploration of Coppernico Metals, noted that the latest channel sampling results reinforce the interpretation of Nioc as a well-mineralized skarn system with potential at depth. The continuous copper mineralization at surface over meaningful widths, along with strong associations with magnetite and intrusive contacts, are key indicators of a robust mineralized system. The Company plans to define drill-ready targets at Nioc following geologic interpretation.

Quality Control measures for channel sampling included internal standard samples, blanks, duplicates, lab standards, and laboratory blanks, indicating good accuracy and precision. A total of 496 continuous channel samples were collected from 10 channels, with samples typically 1-2 meters in length. Samples were analyzed using fire assay with atomic absorption finish and multi-element methods. Results are surface exposures only and not indicative of mineralization at depth.

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