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Statistics Canada released November’s job data on Friday (December 5). The numbers show the Canadian economy added 54,000 jobs over the month, with gains largely coming from part-time work. The increase surprised analysts, who had been expecting losses, and marked the third consecutive month of gains for a total of 181,000 new jobs since the start of September.

Headlining the data were increases of 46,000 health care and social service workers, 14,000 new employees in accommodation and food services, and 11,000 new jobs in the natural resources sector. However, gains were offset by 34,000 fewer workers in the wholesale and retail trade.

Overall, the increase pushed the employment rate up by 0.1 percentage points to 60.9 percent and lowered the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points to 6.5 percent.

The release is the last major economic news on the calendar before the Bank of Canada (BoC) Board of Governors meets December 10 to make its final interest rate decision of 2025.

Economists are predicting that the BoC will hold rates steady until 2027.

The first Friday of the month is also typically the release date for the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ own jobs report; however, due to the lengthy government shutdown, the agency noted in the September release issued on November 20 that October’s data would be rolled in with November’s and its release would be delayed until December 16.

However, a report from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday (December 3) indicated that its records show the US private sector employment shed 32,000 jobs in November, with weak hiring in the manufacturing, professional services, information and construction sectors, which was partially offset by an 8,000 job gain in the mining sector.

The release shows that job growth in the US has stalled and without the release of official government data may be the last important indicator ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting set for December 9 and 10.

Given the news of a weak labor market, US analysts are predicting the Fed will make another 25 basis point cut, which would lower the Federal Funds Rate to the 3.5 to 3.75 percent range.

The expectations of cuts provided tailwinds for precious metals prices ahead of the central bank’s meeting, with the gold price trading up 1.03 percent on the week at US$4,200.53 on Friday at 4 PM EST, and the silver price up a massive 9.43 percent at US$58.42 after setting a new all-time high of US$59.28 per ounce during morning trading on Friday.

For more on what’s moving markets this week, check out our top market news round-up.

Markets and commodities react

Canadian equity markets posted modest gains this week.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) gained 0.25 percent over the week to close Friday at 31,311.41.

Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) rose 1.04 percent to 939.76, and the CSE Composite Index (CSE:CSECOMP) increased 4.1 percent to close at 155.40.

In base metals, the COMEX copper price ended the week up 2.83 percent at US$5.45 per pound.

The S&P Goldman Sachs Commodities Index (INDEXSP:SPGSCI) gained 2.74 percent to end Friday at 564.72.

Top Canadian mining stocks this week

How did mining stocks perform against this backdrop?

Take a look at this week’s five best-performing Canadian mining stocks below.

Stocks data for this article was retrieved at 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday using TradingView’s stock screener. Only companies trading on the TSX, TSXV and CSE with market caps greater than C$10 million are included. Mineral companies within the non-energy minerals, energy minerals, process industry and producer manufacturing sectors were considered.

1. Bayhorse Silver (TSXV:BHS)

Weekly gain: 73.33 percent
Market cap: C$31.13 million
Share price: C$0.13

Bayhorse Silver is a silver-focused company currently working to bring the Bayhorse silver, copper and antimony mine in Oregon, US, back online.

The mine was originally in operation until late 1984 and closed when the price of silver dropped to under US$6 per ounce. Historic sampling during the 1980s identified grades of 2,146 grams per metric ton (g/t) silver, and a bulk sampling program conducted by Bayhorse in 2014 found bonanza grades of 150,370 g/t silver.

The company has continued to explore the property and, in October 2018, produced a maiden resource estimate that showed the property hosts inferred resources of 6.33 million ounces of silver from 292,300 US tons of ore with an average grade of 21.65 ounces per US ton.

Bayhorse anticipates receiving complete operating permits for the mine in mid-2026 and achieving full production in 2027.

Although the company did not release news this week, shares surged alongside the silver price, reaching new all-time highs.

2. Omineca Mining and Metals (TSXV:OMM)

Weekly gain: 72.73 percent
Market cap: C$14.42 million
Share price: C$0.095

Omineca Mining and Metals is a gold exploration and mining company working to advance its Wingdam project in British Columbia, Canada.

The project, a 50/50 joint venture with D&L Mining, consists of 61,329 hectares of hard rock and placer claims within the Cariboo mining district. The site currently hosts mining operations focused on extracting placer gold from gravels 50 meters beneath Lightning Creek.

According to the company, the mine is extracted through gravity separation, which uses an existing reusable water supply without chemicals, mill waste or tailings.

On Thursday (December 4) the company announced it had mobilized for an eight-hole, 4,000 meter, winter drill program at Wingdam. Exploration will focus on following up on mineralization discovered during the 2024 program and at depths below the Wingdam underground placer workings.

The company stated that drilling will continue until the end of December and that results will be released early in 2026.

Shares surged after Omineca’s Friday news that it restarted underground placer gold recovery at the site, with gold recovered via the company’s water wash plant and shaker table.

3. Selkirk Copper Mines (TSXV:SCMI)

Weekly gain: 57.3 percent
Market cap: C$74.56 million
Share price: C$0.70

Selkirk Copper Mines is a gold and copper exploration and development company working to advance the Minto mine project in the Yukon, Canada.

The property covers 26,850 hectares of mineral tenure centered around the past-producing Minto copper-gold-silver mine. The mine was abandoned in 2023, but was purchased by the Selkirk First Nation earlier in 2025, becoming the first Indigenous nation in Canada to own a mine.

On July 7, Selkirk Copper Mines released an updated mineral resource estimate for the project demonstrating a total indicated resource of 333.8 million pounds of copper, 186,600 ounces of gold and 1.73 million ounces of silver from 12.59 million metric tons of ore with average grades of 1.2 percent copper, 0.46 grams per metric ton (g/t) gold and 4.3 g/t silver.

Shares in Selkirk Copper posted gains this week after a pair of news releases.

The first came on Monday (December 1), when the company released initial drill results from exploration activities at the North West Zone. Highlighted assays included one hole with 2.39 percent copper, 0.32 g/t gold and 11.61 g/t silver over 23.4 meters, which included an intersection with 5.21 percent copper, 0.47 g/t gold and 26.68 g/t silver over 8.7 meters.

The results are part of a larger 50,000 meter campaign, the first to be carried out by Selkirk Copper Mines at the property, which has been designed to test the size and continuity of the North West zone. The company said that results have met and exceeded expectations.

The second release came on Tuesday (December 2) when the company announced that it had appointed Selkirk First Nations citizens Kevin McGinty as Vice President of Lands and Environment, and Morris Morrison as Manager of Community Relations.

4. Iconic Minerals (TSXV:ICM)

Weekly gain: 52.94 percent
Market cap: C$18.66 million
Share price: C$0.13

Iconic Minerals is an exploration company focused on its New Pass Gold property in Nevada, United States.

The project is a 50/50 joint venture with McEwen Mining and comprises 107 mining claims covering 2,140 acres in northern Nevada. According to the project page, New Pass hosts a gold equivalent inferred resource of 341,750 ounces.

In addition to New Pass, the company also owns the Midas South gold project, Smith Creek Valley, Grass Valley, and the Bonnie Claire lithium projects, all in Nevada.

Shares in Iconic posted gains this week, but the company has not released news since October 17, when it announced that it had entered into negotiations for a private placement to raise gross proceeds of C$2.55 million. The company said it intends to use the proceeds to fund exploration at New Pass and general working capital.

5. Scandium Canada (TSXV:SCD)

Weekly gain: 50 percent
Market cap: C$43.52 million
Share price: C$0.135

Scandium Canada is a scandium exploration company working to advance its Crater Lake scandium project in Northern Québec, Canada. The property consists of 96 contiguous claims covering an area of 47 square kilometers. To date, the company has identified five primary zones of interest at Crater Lake.

An updated mineral resource estimate, released on May 12, shows an indicated resource of 16.3 million metric tons of ore at an average grade of 277.9 grams per metric ton (g/t) scandium oxide, plus an inferred resource of 20.9 million metric tons at 271.7 g/t. The MRE also included grades of other rare earths at the project.

Scandium was recently added to the list of eligible minerals under the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit in the Canadian budget, which passed on November 17.

The most recent news from the company came on November 17, when it announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its La Roncière gold project to a subsidiary of Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B).

Under the terms, Scandium Canada will receive an initial payment of C$390,000, followed by an additional C$200,000 upon the condition that Barrick completes a pre-feasibility study with specific minimum gold content in the mineral resource.

Although it released no news this week, Scandium Canada’s share price jumped significantly Tuesday.

The gains may be related to the Wall Street Journal reporting on Monday that Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) was eyeing a sale of its scandium production facility in Sorel-Tracy, Québec, as part of a larger asset sale in the province. Rio Tinto confirmed these plans on Thursday.

The news came one month after a commitment by Canada to make a C$25 million royalty investment in the site through the Canada Growth Fund to shore up domestic supply of the critical mineral.

FAQs for Canadian mining stocks

What is the difference between the TSX and TSXV?

The TSX, or Toronto Stock Exchange, is used by senior companies with larger market caps, and the TSXV, or TSX Venture Exchange, is used by smaller-cap companies. Companies listed on the TSXV can graduate to the senior exchange.

How many mining companies are listed on the TSX and TSXV?

As of May 2025, there were 1,565 companies listed on the TSXV, 910 of which were mining companies. Comparatively, the TSX was home to 1,899 companies, with 181 of those being mining companies.

Together, the TSX and TSXV host around 40 percent of the world’s public mining companies.

How much does it cost to list on the TSXV?

There are a variety of different fees that companies must pay to list on the TSXV, and according to the exchange, they can vary based on the transaction’s nature and complexity. The listing fee alone will most likely cost between C$10,000 to C$70,000. Accounting and auditing fees could rack up between C$25,000 and C$100,000, while legal fees are expected to be over C$75,000 and an underwriters’ commission may hit up to 12 percent.

The exchange lists a handful of other fees and expenses companies can expect, including but not limited to security commission and transfer agency fees, investor relations costs and director and officer liability insurance.

These are all just for the initial listing, of course. There are ongoing expenses once companies are trading, such as sustaining fees and additional listing fees, plus the costs associated with filing regular reports.

How do you trade on the TSXV?

Investors can trade on the TSXV the way they would trade stocks on any exchange. This means they can use a stock broker or an individual investment account to buy and sell shares of TSXV-listed companies during the exchange’s trading hours.

Article by Dean Belder; FAQs by Lauren Kelly.

Securities Disclosure: I, Dean Belder, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Lauren Kelly, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Nevada Sunrise Clarifies Investor Relations Agreement

Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation (TSXV: NEV,OTC:NVSGF) (OTC Pink: NVSGF) (‘Nevada Sunrise’ or the ‘Company’) announced today that at the request of the TSX Venture Exchange (the ‘TSXV’) the Company hereby provides additional information regarding the investor relations agreement with Nicholas Winton of Toronto, Ontario (the ‘Agreement’), announced on November 27, 2025. Mr. Winton is an individual at arms-length to Nevada Sunrise and has been a newsletter writer since 2006 when he began the website, Hedgehog Trader GOHHT.com. He has been creating and posting financial market commentary on XTwitter since 2009, and has assisted public companies with social media marketing since 2018.

Following acceptance of the Agreement by the TSXV, Mr. Winton will provide advertising services to increase investor awareness of the Company’s business activities for a 12-month period at a cost of CAD$2,400 per month. Currently, Mr. Winton owns 80,000 shares of Nevada Sunrise.

About Nevada Sunrise

Nevada Sunrise is a junior mineral exploration company with a strong technical team based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, that holds interests in gold, copper and lithium exploration projects located in the State of Nevada, USA.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to purchase a 100% interest in the Griffon Gold Mine Project, located approximately 50 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Ely, NV.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to earn a 100% interest in the Coronado Copper Project, located approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of Winnemucca, NV.

Nevada Sunrise owns 100% interests in the Gemini West, Jackson Wash and Badlands lithium projects, all of which are located in the Lida Valley in Esmeralda County, NV.

As a complement to its exploration projects in Esmeralda County, the Company owns Nevada Water Right Permit 86863, also located in the Lida Valley basin, near Lida, NV.

For Further Information Contact:

Warren Stanyer, President and Chief Executive Officer
email: warrenstanyer@nevadasunrise.ca
Telephone: (604) 428-8028
Website: www.nevadasunrise.ca

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain forward‐looking statements. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur and include disclosure of anticipated exploration activities. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date such statements were made. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Such factors include, among others, risks related to future plans for the Company’s Nevada mineral properties; reliance on technical information provided by third parties on any of our exploration properties; changes in mineral project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or metallurgical recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays due to pandemic; delays due to weather; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months ending June 30, 2025, which is available under Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although Nevada Sunrise has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Nevada Sunrise disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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NioCorp Acquires FEA Materials to Build US Scandium Supply Chain

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has completed the US$8.4 million acquisition of the manufacturing assets and intellectual property of Massachusetts-based FEA Materials.

NioCorp expects the move to position it as a domestic producer of aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) master alloy amid growing demand for the material in defense and commercial markets.

The all-cash purchase complements NioCorp’s Elk Creek critical minerals project in Nebraska, where it aims to produce scandium oxide alongside niobium, titanium and potentially rare earths once fully financed and operational.

FEA’s proprietary process converts scandium oxide directly into Al-Sc master alloy, bypassing intermediate metal production. NioCorp is also assessing the feasibility of producing finished Al-Sc alloy parts via casting, forging and machining for original equipment manufacturers in the US.

“This strategic acquisition positions NioCorp to potentially build America’s first vertically integrated scandium supply chain from mine to finished alloy parts,” NioCorp CEO Mark A. Smith said in a press release.

Eugene Prahin, CEO of FEA, praised NioCorp’s vertically integrated approach, adding that the company’s alloying technology “will be key to growing scandium-based structural alloys in the years to come.”

The FEA acquisition follows a US$10 million Pentagon Title III award to NioCorp’s subsidiary Elk Creek Resources. Announced in August, it is geared at supporting scandium oxide production.

NioCorp is also collaborating with Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on aerospace-grade Al-Sc components.

“Working jointly with the Pentagon, NioCorp is committed to insulating the US from market manipulation by China, which has historically constrained scandium-based technologies,’ said Smith.

With the latest acquisition and the government funding, NioCorp envision building a complete US mine-to-market supply chain for scandium, spanning extraction, alloy production and finished parts manufacturing.

Securities Disclosure: I, Georgia Williams, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Copper Quest Closes $1,927,000 Private Placement

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Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (‘ Copper Quest ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated December 1, 2025, it has issued an aggregate of 10,142,104 flow-through shares of the Company (the ‘ FT Shares ‘, and each, a ‘ FT Share ‘) at a price of $0.19 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,927,000 in connection with its previously announced fully subscribed non-brokered private placement (the ‘ Private Placement ‘).

Each FT Share constitutes a ‘flow-through share’ within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘ Tax Act ‘) and the gross proceeds of the Private Placement will be used by the Company for exploration and related programs, which qualify as ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ and ‘flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures’, as such terms are defined in the Tax Act, in connection with Copper Quest’s projects in British Columbia.

Brian Thurston, President & CEO of Copper Quest, commented: ‘ The team has spent the last 12 months building Copper Quest to be a standout junior explorer holding seven quality projects including the recent acquisitions of Stars, Stellar, Nekash, and pending Kitimat and Alpine. It is now time for the Company to grow shareholder value through advancing these properties through work on the ground and drilling. These funds will allow us advance multiple properties in 2026 while we continue vetting quality partners to help advance the rest. ‘

In connection with the Private Placement, the Company paid cash finder’s fees totaling $130,199.98 and issued 685,261 finder’s warrants (the ‘ Finder’s Warrants ‘) entitling the holder thereof to acquire one non-flow-through common share at an exercise price of C$0.19. The Finder’s Warrants will expire on December 5, 2027.

All securities issued pursuant to the Private Placement are subject to a statutory four month hold period expiring April 6, 2026.

To accommodate increased interest in the Private Placement, the Company also announces that it may further issue up to 255,264 FT Shares under the same terms as above stated, no later than December 15, 2025. All securities to be issued thereunder will be subject to a statutory hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

Related Party Participation in the Private Placement

Jason Nickel, Director of the Company, participated in Private Placement by purchasing 50,000 FT Shares for $9,500. The participation by Mr. Nickel, as an insider of the Company, constitutes a ‘related party transaction’ as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101’). The Company is relying on the exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the FT Shares purchased by Mr. Nickel, nor the consideration for the FT Shares paid by Mr. Nickel, exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The Company did not file a material change report in respect of the related party transaction at least 21 days before the closing of the Private Placement, which the Company deems reasonable in the circumstances as the details of insider participation in the Private Placement were not settled until shortly prior to closing the Private Placement and the Company wished to complete the Private Placement in an expeditious manner.

The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘ U.S. Securities Act ‘), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold absent registration or compliance with an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Copper

Copper is an essential industrial metal at the heart of the global energy transition and modern infrastructure. It plays a critical role in electrification, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, data centers, and smart technologies. With global demand rising and new supply challenged by declining grades, complex permitting, and underinvestment, the copper market faces persistent deficits and growing geopolitical scrutiny. Recent U.S. policy announcements, including import tariffs and initiatives to secure domestic and allied supply chains, underscore copper’s strategic importance and the need for resilient, localized resource exploration, development, production and processing capacity.

ABOUT Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Copper Quest (CSE: CQX,OTC:IMIMF; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) is focused on building shareholder value through project acquisition, and exploration and development of its North American Critical Mineral portfolio of assets. The Company’s land package currently comprises five projects that span over 40,000+ hectares in great mining jurisdictions as well as the Kitimat Cu-Au Project and the past-producing Alpine Gold Mine that are both pending acquisition following due diligence.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Stars Property, a porphyry copper-molybdenum discovery, covering 9,693 hectares in central British Columbia’s Bulkley Porphyry Belt. Contiguous to the Stars Property, Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the 5,389 hectare Stellar Property. CQX also has an earn-in option up to 80% and joint-venture agreement on the 4,700 hectare porphyry copper-molybdenum Rip Project, also in the Bulkley Porphyry Belt.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Nekash Copper-Gold Project, a porphyry exploration opportunity located in Lemhi County, Idaho, along the prolific Idaho-Montana porphyry copper belt that hosts world-class systems such as Butte and CUMO. The project is fully road-accessible via maintained U.S. highways and forest service roads and currently consists of 70 unpatented federal lode claims covering 585 hectares.

Copper Quest has a 100% interest in the Thane Project located in the Quesnel Terrane of Northern BC which spans over 20,658 ha with 10 high-priority targets identified demonstrating significant copper and precious metal mineralization potential.

Copper Quest’s leadership and advisory teams are senior mining industry executives who have a wealth of technical and capital markets experience and a strong track record of discovering, financing, developing, and operating mining projects on a global scale. Copper Quest is committed to sustainable and responsible business activities in line with industry best practices, supportive of all stakeholders, including the local communities in which it operates. The Company’s common shares are principally listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘CQX’. For more information on Copper Quest, please visit the Company’s website at www.copper.quest.

On behalf of the Board of Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Brian Thurston, P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: 778-949-1829
For further information contact:

Investor Relations
info@copper.quest

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ (collectively, ‘ forward-looking statements ‘) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein, including without limitation, statements regarding the terms and completion of the Flow-Through Offering, the payment of finder’s fees and issuance of Finder’s Warrants, the anticipated closing date and the planned use of proceeds of the Flow-Through Offering, and future operations and activities of Copper Quest, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as ‘expects’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results ‘will’, ‘may’, ‘could’, or ‘should’ occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the ability to obtain regulatory approval of the Flow-Through Offering, risks associated with possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company’s exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company’s business and prospects. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. The Company does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Placement to Institutional and Sophisticated Investors, Appointment of Joint Broker,Issue of Equity & TVR

Metals One (AIM: MET1, OTCQB: MTOPF), a critical and precious metals exploration and development company, is pleased to announce it has successfully raised gross proceeds of £4.4 million (before expenses) through a placing of new ordinary shares with institutional and sophisticated investors (the ‘Placing’).

The Placing comprises the issue of 220,000,000 new ordinary shares of £0.01 each (‘Placing Shares’) at a price of £0.02 per share. The closing mid-market price on 3 December 2025 was £0.034. The Placing Shares represent approximately 26% of the Company’s existing issued share capital. Due to demand the Placing was upsized to utilise the Company’s total headroom capacity.

Use of Proceeds

The Placing proceeds will be applied primarily to the Lions Bay Resources (‘LBR’) transaction as announced by the Company on 27 November 2025 and general working capital. The Company is in the process of agreeing loan funding with LBR to be applied by LBR towards refurbishing a cogeneration plant (the ‘Plant’) located in South Africa. The Company understands LBR is also in the process of identifying potential mining assets located in South Africa that may suit the intended gold roasting configuration at the Plant. Further announcements will be made by the Company in respect of the LBR transaction in due course.

Subject to receipt of a Competent Person’s Report and the configuration to be adopted, it is expected that the Plant will require approximately US$4.5 million to restart production of steam and power. LBR expects to receive the final Competent Person’s Report for the Plant by mid-December.

Appointment of Joint Broker

Oak Securities is acting as agent for and on behalf of the Company in connection with the Placing and has been appointed as joint broker to the Company with immediate effect.

Total Voting Rights

Application will be made to the London Stock Exchange for the Placing Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM (the ‘Admission’). Admission is expected to occur at 8.00 a.m. on or around 11 December 2025.

Following Admission, the Company’s total issued share capital will consist of 1,059,946,460 ordinary shares with voting rights attached. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury. This figure may be used by shareholders in the Company as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change in their interest in, the Company under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Daniel Maling, Managing Director of Metals One, commented:

‘It’s pleasing to see institutional investment support for our Lions Bay Resources gold development strategy in South Africa. Having additional capital ring-fenced to facilitate the buy and build plan will be key during upcoming negotiations and will very well position the Company.

We have a busy period ahead of us and I look forward to providing further updates on our progress in the weeks ahead.’

Enquiries:

Metals One Plc

Daniel Maling, Managing Director

Craig Moulton, Chairman

info@metals-one.com

+44 (0)20 7981 2576

Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser)

James Biddle / Roland Cornish

+44 (0)20 7628 3396

Oak Securities

Jerry Keen / Calvin Man

+44 (0)20 3973 3678

Capital Plus Partners Limited (Joint Broker)

Jonathan Critchley

+44 (0)207 432 0501

Vigo Consulting (Investor Relations)

Ben Simons / Fiona Hetherington / Anna Stacey

IR.MetalsOne@vigoconsulting.com

+44 (0)20 7390 0230

About Metals One

Metals One is pursuing a strategic portfolio of critical and precious metals projects and investments underpinned by the Western World’s urgent need for reliably and responsibly sourced raw materials – and record high gold prices. Metals One’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM Market (MET1) and on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States (MTOPF).

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Nominated Adviser

Beaumont Cornish Limited (‘Beaumont Cornish’) is the Company’s Nominated Adviser and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Beaumont Cornish’s responsibilities as the Company’s Nominated Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the AIM Rules for Companies and AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers, are owed solely to the London Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter referred to in it.

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China’s Sole Uranium Miner Soars in Market Debut

China National Uranium (SHA:601985) surged on its first day of trading in Shenzhen, raising about 4 billion yuan (US$570 million) in its Wednesday (December 3) debut as company shares more than triple in value by the market close.

The state-backed miner priced 248 million shares at 17.89 yuan each, according to an exchange filing. The stock finished the session at 67.99 yuan, catapulting its market value to roughly 141 billion yuan (US$19.9 billion).

Proceeds will be used to expand output at uranium mines and support projects tied to the development and processing of associated radioactive minerals.

The blockbuster listing arrives as China is scaling up nuclear power more aggressively than any other nation.

The global superpower now leads the world in the number of reactors operating or under construction and is positioned to overtake the United States and France as the largest nuclear-energy producers by 2030.

With global momentum shifting back toward atomic power, the US, France and Japan all signaling a push toward tripling nuclear capacity by mid-century, demand for uranium has surged.

Prices have been climbing for the past four years as utilities and miners anticipate a prolonged expansion cycle.

But China’s supply chain still faces a structural gap. Domestic uranium production remains insufficient, forcing the country to depend on imports for more than 70 percent of its fuel requirements.

That reliance has pushed Beijing to shore up upstream resources and secure reliable feedstock for its growing fleet of reactors.

“Natural uranium is a key strategic resource and energy mineral for the country. A safe and stable supply of natural uranium is a foundation for rapid development of nuclear energy,” Chairman Yuan Xu said, according to news agency Xinhua.

“As the national team and main force in safeguarding our country’s natural uranium supply, China National Uranium is a cornerstone and ‘granary’ supporting development of the nuclear energy industry of China.”

China National Uranium mines natural uranium and processes materials including molybdenum and rare earth chlorides used in sectors such as semiconductor production.

The company posted net income of about 1.5 billion yuan (US$212.1 million) in 2024, an increase of roughly 16 percent from the previous year.

The company also owns a 69 percent stake in Namibia’s Rossing mine—one of the world’s largest uranium operations—after acquiring the holding from Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) in 2019.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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1911 GOLD CLOSES C$23 MILLION “BEST EFFORTS” LIFE OFFERING & PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATES

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1911 Gold Corporation (‘1911 Gold’ or the ‘Company’) (TSXV: AUMB,OTC:AUMBF) (FRA: 2KY) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced ‘best efforts’ LIFE offering (the ‘LIFE Offering’) and private placement (the ‘PP Offering’, and together with the LIFE Offering, the ‘Offering’) for gross proceeds of C$23,001,103, including the exercise in full of the Agents’ Option (as defined in the press release dated November 12, 2025).

The Offering was conducted on a ‘best efforts’ basis led by Haywood Securities Inc. (‘Haywood‘) as lead agent and sole bookrunner, and including Velocity Trade Capital Ltd. (together with Haywood, the ‘Agents‘).

The LIFE Offering consisted of the sale of: (i) 8,065,000 ‘Canadian development expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘CDE Offered Units‘) at a price of C$0.992 per CDE Offered Unit (the ‘CDE Issue Price‘); and (ii) 3,418,500 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units‘) at a price of C$1.104 per Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Unit (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price‘) for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of CDE Offered Units and Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units of C$11,774,504.

Additionally, the PP Offering consisted of the sale of: (i) 5,000,000 units of the Company (the ‘Non-FT Units‘) at a price of C$0.80 per Non-FT Unit (the ‘Non-FT Issue Price‘); (ii) 2,469,399 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 1 CEE PP Units‘ and together with the Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units, the ‘Tranche 1 CEE Units‘) at the Tranche 1 CEE Issue Price; and (iii) 3,472,518 ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ flow-through units (the ‘Tranche 2 CEE Units‘) at a price of C$1.296 per Tranche 2 CEE Unit (the ‘Tranche 2 CEE Issue Price‘) for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the sale of the Non-FT Units, Tranche 1 CEE PP Units and Tranche 2 CEE Units of C$11,226,599. The CDE Offered Units, Tranche 1 CEE Units, Tranche 2 CEE Units, and Non-FT Units are referred to herein as the ‘Offered Units‘.

Each CDE Offered Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian development expenses’ that qualifies as ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ (within the meaning of the Tax Act) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Corporation (each whole purchase warrant, a ‘Warrant‘). Each Tranche 1 CEE Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ (within the meaning of Tax Act) and one-half Warrant. Each Tranche 2 CEE Unit consists of one common share issued as a ‘flow-through share’ with respect to ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ (within the meaning of Tax Act) that qualify as ‘flow through mining expenditures’ and that are incurred in the province of Manitoba and qualify for the 30% provincial Manitoba Mineral Exploration Tax Credit and one-half Warrant. Each Non-FT Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one Warrant. Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share (a ‘Warrant Share‘) at a price per Warrant Share of $1.20 for a period of 24 months from the closing date of the Offering (the ‘Closing Date‘).

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the Tranche 1 CEE Units to incur qualifying expenditures after the Closing Date and prior to December 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of Tranche 1 CEE Units. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the Tranche 1 CEE Units effective on or before December 31, 2025.

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the Tranche 2 CEE Units to incur qualifying expenditures after the Closing Date and prior to December 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of Tranche 2 CEE Units. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the Tranche 2 CEE Units effective on or before December 31, 2025.

The Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to $2,000,000 of the gross proceeds of the sale of the CDE Offered Units to incur ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ after the Closing Date and prior to March 31, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than $2,000,000 of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units. Additionally, the Company, pursuant to the provisions in the Tax Act shall use an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale of the CDE Offered Units, less $2,000,000, to incur ‘accelerated Canadian development expenses’ after the Closing Date and prior to June 30, 2026 in the aggregate amount of not less than the total amount of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units, less $2,000,000. The Company shall renounce the qualifying expenditures so incurred to the purchasers of the CDE Offered Units effective on or before March 31, 2026 with respect to $2,000,000 and June 30, 2026 with respect to the remainder of the gross proceeds raised from the issue of CDE Offered Units.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Non-FT Units shall be used for general corporate and working capital purposes.

The CDE Offered Units and Tranche 1 CEE LIFE Units are not subject to resale restrictions pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Non-FT Units, Tranche 1 CEE PP Units, and Tranche 2 CEE Units are subject to a hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the Closing Date.

In consideration for their services, the Company has paid the Agents a cash commission equal to 6.0% of the gross proceeds from the Offering (subject to a reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases) and that number of non-transferable compensation options (the ‘Compensation Options‘) as is equal to 6.0% of the aggregate number of Offered Units sold under the Offering (subject to reduction to 3.0% on certain president’s list purchases). Each Compensation Option is exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of C$0.80 per share for a period of 24 months from the Closing Date, except Compensation Options issued with respect to president’s list purchasers, with such Compensation Options to be exercisable at a price of C$0.80 per Compensation Option Share for a period of nine months from the Closing Date.

The Offered Units were sold to purchasers resident in Canada pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption and to eligible purchasers resident in jurisdictions outside of Canada (including to purchasers resident in the United States pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended), in each case in accordance with all applicable laws. The Offered Units are not subject to any hold period under applicable Canadian securities legislation.

The Offering is subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

Certain insiders of the Company (within the meaning of the rules and policies of the TSXV) (the ‘Insiders‘) have acquired an aggregate of 12,500 units of the Company in connection with the Offering. The Insider’s participation in the Offering therefore constitutes a ‘related-party transaction’ within the meaning of TSXV Policy 5.9 and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (‘MI 61-101‘). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority security holder approval requirements of the related-party rules set out in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of the subject matter of the Offering does not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the closing of the Offering as the details of the Offering and the participation therein by each ‘related party’ of the Company were not settled until shortly prior to the closing of the Offering, and the Company wished to close the Offering on an expedited basis for sound business reasons.

The Offered Units have not been registered and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. Persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Other Business

Shares-for-Services Transaction

The Company also announces that the TSX Venture Exchange has provided conditional approval for a submission made by the Company in early 2025, to issue an aggregate of 1,500,000 common shares in the capital of the Company to 2743708 Ontario Inc. (the ‘Service Provider‘) at a deemed issue price of $0.20 per common share in satisfaction of an aggregate of $300,000 in obligations due to the Service Provider, in consideration for certain corporate development and advisory services provided by the Service Provider (during 2024 and early 2025) to the Company (the ‘Shares-for-Services Transaction‘). The common shares issued pursuant to the Shares-for-Services Transaction will be subject to a four month hold period under applicable securities laws.

Amendment to Restricted Share Unit Grant

The Company also announces that, further to its press release of October 28, 2025, it has amended the terms of the 300,000 restricted share units (‘RSUs‘) granted to Éric Vinet, such that 100,000 RSUs shall now vest on each of December 1, 2026, December 1, 2027, and December 1, 2028.

About 1911 Gold Corporation

1911 Gold is a junior explorer and developer that holds a highly prospective, consolidated land package totaling more than 61,647 hectares within and adjacent to the Archean Rice Lake greenstone belt in Manitoba, and also owns the True North mine and mill complex at Bissett, Manitoba. 1911 Gold believes its land package is a prime exploration opportunity, with the potential to develop a mining district centred on the True North complex. The Company also owns the Apex project near Snow Lake, Manitoba and the Denton-Keefer project near Timmins, Ontario, and intends to focus on organic growth and accretive acquisition opportunities in North America.

1911 Gold’s True North complex and the exploration land package are located within and among the First Nation communities of the Hollow Water First Nation and the Black River First Nation. 1911 Gold looks forward to maintaining open, cooperative, and respectful communications with all of our local communities and stakeholders to foster mutually beneficial working relationships.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shaun Heinrichs

President and CEO

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ‘plans’, ‘expects’ or ‘does not expect’, ‘is expected’, ‘budget’, ‘scheduled’, ‘estimates’, ‘forecasts’, ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’ or ‘does not anticipate’, or ‘believes’, or describes a ‘goal’, or variation of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ‘may’, ‘could’, ‘would’, ‘might’ or ‘will’ be taken, occur or be achieved.

All forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made. Actual results or events may differ from those predicted in these forward-looking statements. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements are qualified by the assumptions that are stated or inherent in such forward-looking statements, including the assumptions listed below. Although the Company believes that these assumptions are reasonable, this list is not exhaustive of factors that may affect any of the forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, future events, conditions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, prediction, projection, forecast, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the use of proceeds of the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to close the Offering, the timing and ability of the Company to receive necessary regulatory approvals, the tax treatment of the securities issued under the Offering, the timing for the qualifying expenditures to be incurred and to be renounced in favour of the subscribers, and the plans, operations and prospects of the Company, are forward-looking statements.

In making the forward-looking statements included in this news release, the Company have applied several material assumptions, including that the Offering will close on the anticipated terms; that the Company will use the net proceeds of the Offering as anticipated; that the Company will receive all necessary approvals in respect of the Offering; the Company´s financial condition and development plans do not change because of unforeseen events, and management’s ability to execute its business strategy and no unexpected or adverse regulatory changes with respect to the Company’s mineral projects, and that the specific proposals to amend the Tax Act publicly announced on March 3, 2025 by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on behalf of the Minister of Finance proposing an amendment to extend the mineral exploration tax credit for investors in flow-through shares until March 31, 2027 will be enacted; as well as statements with respect to the timing and ability for the Company to complete the Shares-for-Services Transaction and the ability of the Company to obtain final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange in respect of the Shares-for-Services Transaction. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein. Although 1911 Gold has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are given as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE 1911 Gold Corporation

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Registration opens for PDAC 2026: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for PDAC 2026, taking place March 1-4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. The world’s leading gathering for mineral exploration and mining will once again unite industry leaders, investors, governments, students and Indigenous communities for four days of deals, ideas and discovery.

“PDAC 2026 is where conversations, connections and capital converge at a scale you won’t find anywhere else,” said PDAC President Karen Rees. “It’s a unique opportunity to meet directly with company leaders, government officials, policymakers and investors, to strike new deals and move projects forward. Just as importantly, it’s a place to advance respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous communities and other local partners. From students and early-career professionals to senior executives, everyone who attends PDAC 2026 can gain insight, build relationships and help shape the direction of our industry.”

What to expect at PDAC 2026

World-class scale and reach:
PDAC 2026 builds on the momentum of recent years, following a 2025 Convention that welcomed more than 27,000 attendees from over 130 countries and 91 government exhibitors. Its global scale and strong government-to-industry presence make it the most influential event for the mineral exploration and mining community.

Exhibits:
Bigger than ever in 2026, PDAC will feature more than 1,300 exhibitors across the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, and an expanded Trade Show North. Attendees can explore show floors packed with projects, equipment, technology, services, and country and regional displays that showcase the latest developments and opportunities across the sector.

Investment opportunities:
PDAC 2026 is a must-attend event for investors. Connect at the Investors Exchange, evaluate projects and meet management teams. See results first-hand in Core Shack, hear company updates through Corporate Presentations for Investors (CPI), and gain market insight at the Investment Leaders Forum.

Programming:
Hundreds of presenters will deliver cutting-edge content through panels, technical sessions, short courses, and keynote presentations. Programming spans Indigenous partnerships, sustainability, capital markets and financing, and advances in geoscience and exploration techniques, as well as the convention’s flagship keynote themes: commodities, mining industry outlook, technology and innovation, and discovery of the year.

Networking and events:
From daily meetups like Coffee Connections and the Lunch Social to flagship social events such as The Network: Gold Rush Gathering and the high-energy We Will Rock You Finale, PDAC 2026 offers countless ways to connect. Plus, the Awards Celebration & Nite Cap honours the 2026 PDAC Award recipients and brings the global industry together to recognize excellence and drive the sector forward.

Register now

Be part of PDAC 2026 in Toronto, March 1-4, 2026. Register and plan your experience today at pdac.ca/convention-2026.

About PDAC

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that employs more than 724,000, and contributed $156 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024 (Natural Resources Canada, February 2025). Currently representing over 8,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work centres on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector. PDAC 2026, our 94th annual convention, will take place in person in Toronto, Canada from March 1-4. Please visit pdac.ca for more information.

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Corcel Exploration Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

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Corcel Exploration Inc. (CSE: CRCL,OTC:CRLEF) (OTCQB: CRLEF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Corcel’) today announced the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the ‘Offering’) issuing 11,681,798 units (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.18 per Unit for gross proceeds of CAD$2,102,723.64

Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a ‘Share’) and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a ‘Warrant’). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one additional Share (each, a ‘Warrant Share’) at a price of $0.30 per Warrant Share until the date which is 24 months following the Closing Date (as defined below), subject to an acceleration clause. If the ten-day weighted average closing price of the Shares as quoted on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the ‘CSE‘) is equal to or greater than $0.40, then the Company may, at its option, accelerate the expiry date of the Warrant by issuing a press release (a ‘Warrant Acceleration Press Release‘) announcing that the expiry date of the Warrants will be deemed to be on the 30th day following the issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release (the ‘Accelerated Expiry Date‘). All Warrants that remain unexercised following the Accelerated Expiry Date will immediately expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants will be terminated without any compensation to such holder.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for exploration at its Yuma King Project in Arizona and for working capital purposes.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid the finders fees of $67,459.56 cash and issued 374,775 finders warrants of the Company (the ‘Finders Warrants‘). Each Finders Warrant entitles the finder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.30 per Common Share until December 2, 2027.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring April 3, 2026.

The securities described herein have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), or any state securities laws, and accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities in any jurisdiction

APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATE SECRETARY

The Company is pleased to welcome Rosana Batista as Corporate Secretary, with immediate effect. A seasoned business administrator with over 20 years of experience, Rosana holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has built her career in the information technology department, working for international public companies. Her expertise spans governance, demand management, process review, and budget control. Since 2012, she has focused her career on governance, developing deep specialization in the field.

For the past nine years, she served as Corporate Secretary for Orogen Royalties Inc., a Canadian publicly listed venture company. Rosana is a Chartered Governance Professional and an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada

ABOUT Corcel Exploration

Corcel Exploration is a mineral resource company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of precious and base metals properties throughout North America. The Company has entered a long-term lease agreement to acquire the Yuma King Copper-Gold project in Arizona, which spans a district-scale land position of 3,200 hectares comprising 515 unpatented federal mining claims in the Ellsworth Mining District; including the past-producing Yuma Mine which saw underground production of copper, lead, gold and silver between 1940 and 1963. The Company also holds an option to acquire a 100% undivided right, title, and interest in and to the Peak gold exploration project and holds a 100% interest in the Willow copper project. For more information, please visit our website at https://corcelexploration.com/.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information and to sign-up to the mailing list, please contact:

Jon Ward, CEO & Director
Email: info@corcelexploration.com
Tel: (604) 355-0303

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ and ‘forward-looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, ‘forward-looking information’). Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements with respect to: the Company’s plans to conduct additional drilling and other exploration work on the Property; the anticipated timing, scope, costs and objectives of such work; the expected receipt and interpretation of additional assay results; the potential for the expansion of known mineralized zones; the potential discovery of new zones; the Company’s plans to update mineral resource estimates and advance technical studies; the potential for future development decisions; the timing of future news flow; the ability to secure permits, approvals, community support and financing on acceptable terms; and the potential for the Property to host an economic mining operation in the future.

Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, operational and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include, without limitation: future commodity prices and exchange rates; availability of financing on reasonable terms; availability of equipment, personnel and infrastructure; maintenance of title and access to properties; obtaining all required regulatory, surface and community approvals on expected terms and within expected timelines; accuracy of current technical information; and the absence of material adverse changes in applicable laws, political conditions, taxation, or capital markets.

Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, without limitation: commodity price volatility; exploration, development, metallurgical and geological risk; permitting, environmental and regulatory risk; title and access risk; financing and liquidity risk; reliance on contractors and third parties; community, ESG and social licence risk; political and security risk in foreign jurisdictions; operational disruptions, accidents and labour matters; changes in laws and taxation; dilution and capital markets risk; and the other risks more fully described under ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available under its profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Gold’s Next Test: WGC Warns 2026 Could Make or Break Bullion

Investors should brace for what could be a make-or-break year for gold: according to the latest 2026 outlook by the World Gold Council (WGC).

After a blistering 2025 that saw gold hit more than 50 all-time highs and rise over 60 percent, the WGC says 2026 could deliver anything from a modest rally to a steep pullback.

The year was also a contest between bullish forces tied to slowing global growth and persistent political instability, and bearish pressures that could emerge if the Trump administration successfully lifts US economic performance and interest rates rise again.

For now, the Council says the gold price “broadly reflects macroeconomic consensus expectations,” suggesting the market could remain rangebound unless major shocks alter that trajectory.

But 2025 was a reminder that consensus can be fragile. The Council notes that heightened geopolitical risk alone explains a significant portion of this year’s rally, noting that those same dynamics could again dominate if global conditions deteriorate.

A year that redefined gold’s appeal

Gold’s 2025 surge is shaping up to be its fourth-strongest yearly return since 1971—the end of the Gold Standard era. Investment demand has accelerated across major regions and central banks have also continued to add to reserves at levels far above historical averages.

The long-term performance has caught even more attention. New market data shows gold has climbed 953.78 percent over the last three decades, surpassing the S&P 500’s (INDEXSP:.INX) 918.15 percent gain over the same period.

The symbolic victory is fueling renewed interest from investors who once dismissed bullion as a slow, unproductive asset.

The case for strategic exposure has been reinforced by the metal’s resilience during market stress. Gold saw powerful rallies after the dot-com crash and again during the 2008 financial crisis. It smashed records in 2011, and now in 2025 it is trading near US$4,238 per ounce heading into year-end.

Three diverging paths for 2026

The WGC’s outlook sets out three primary macroeconomic paths that could drive gold next year: a moderate slowdown, a deep global downturn, or a reflationary growth outcome tied to US policy success.

Scenario 1: A shallow slip, moderately bullish for gold

If economic momentum cools—particularly in the U.S. labor market—without collapsing outright, investors may rotate further into defensive assets. A pullback in AI-linked equities could intensify market volatility, while softer consumer activity would put more pressure on policymakers to continue loosening monetary settings.

In this environment, the Council says gold could gain 5 to 15 percent. Lower rates and a softer dollar would help, as would ongoing central bank buying and potential new flows from large institutional investors in Asia.

Scenario 2: The “doom loop,” strongly bullish for gold

A darker outcome is also on the table: a synchronized global downturn triggered by escalating geopolitical flashpoints or trade fragmentation.

As confidence falls and economies contract, the Federal Reserve could be forced into deep rate cuts while capital floods into safe havens.

The Council estimates gold could advance 15 to 30 percent under such conditions, powered largely by strong investment demand through gold-backed exchange-traded funds.

The Council notes that ETF holdings have risen by more than 700 tonnes this year, and even including inflows going back to mid-2024, the total remains less than half of what was seen in earlier bull cycles.

Scenario 3: Reflation return, bearish for gold

There is also a non-negligible possibility that President Trump’s fiscal and industrial policies spark stronger-than-expected growth.

In that case, inflation pressures could push the Fed to keep rates elevated, or even raise them again, sending the dollar higher and dampening gold investment appeal.

In this upside-growth scenario, the Council projects a 5 to 20 percent drop in gold prices as investors unwind hedges and rotate into stocks and higher-yielding assets.

US policy looms large over 2026

One major swing factor centers around Trump’s expected nomination of a Federal Reserve chair who favors lower borrowing costs.

At the same time, geopolitical risks tied to US actions have been growing. The administration’s more aggressive posture toward Venezuela and heightened tensions involving China and Russia are adding risk premiums across commodities and supply chains.

These dynamics continue to push global investors toward gold when uncertainty peaks.

The Federal Reserve’s near-term decisions will remain crucial. Markets are currently pricing a high probability of additional rate cuts, even as inflation remains a concern. Each shift in those expectations is likely to reverberate through gold pricing.

Market wildcards

The WGC also took note of two supply-demand forces that sit somewhat outside typical quantitative models but could shape outcomes significantly: official sector buying and recycling flows.

Central banks remain one of the largest demand pillars. Purchases have consistently exceeded pre-pandemic levels in part because emerging-market governments are diversifying away from dollar-exposed reserves.

Gold recycling is another overlooked lever. Despite soaring prices, secondary supply has been muted in 2025, partly because gold is increasingly being used as collateral.

More than 200 tonnes of gold jewelry have been pledged through formal channels this year alone, with anecdotal evidence suggesting similar volumes are tied up informally.

If a severe downturn forces liquidations of gold-backed debt, recycling flows could climb sharply, adding pressure to prices.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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