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TORONTO TheNewswire – October 14, 2025 Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (‘ Noble ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) (TSXV: NOB,OTC:NLPXF) (OTCQB: NLPXF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Island Pond claims in Newfoundland & Labrador to Benton Resources Inc. (‘ Benton ‘) (TSXV: BEX).

The Island Pond claims are a group of 7 mining claims located in Central Newfoundland, covering an area of approximately 175 hectares. The Island Pond property is strategically located north of Benton’s South Pond Gold Zone within the Great Burnt Copper-Gold Project area . Under the agreement that was signed, Noble would sell these claims to Benton in exchange for 1,000,000 common shares of Benton and a payment of $30,000.  The shares will have a standard four-month hold period as required under TSX Venture Exchange policies.  In addition, Noble would retain a 1% net smelter returns royalty that would not be subject to any buyback rights.  However, Benton would hold a right of first refusal over any proposed sale of the royalty by Noble.  The property is also subject to a pre-existing 2% net smelter returns royalty.

Closing of the transaction is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including obtaining approval of the Board of Directors of Noble, as well as any required approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Noble’s CEO, H. Vance White, said ‘We wish to congratulate Benton on the success they have had to date on the Great Burnt and look forward to results in the future. Noble will retain a 1% NSR on the 7 mining claims being sold subject a right of first refusal to Benton.’

About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company, which has holdings of securities in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Homeland Nickel Inc., East Timmins Nickel Inc. (20%), and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario.

Noble holds mineral and/or exploration rights in ~70,000ha in Northern Ontario and ~14,000ha elsewhere in Quebec and Newfoundland, upon which it plans to generate option/joint venture exploration programs.

Noble holds mineral rights and/or exploration rights in ~18,000 hectares in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario known as Project 81, ~2,215 hectares in Thomas Twp/Timmins, as well as an additional 20% interest in ~38,700 hectares in the Timmins area and ~175 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland. Project 81 hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration. Noble also holds ~4,600 hectares in the Nagagami Carbonatite Complex and its ~3,200 hectares in the Boulder Project both near Hearst, Ontario, as well as ~3,700 hectares in the Buckingham Graphite Property, ~10,152 hectares in the Havre St Pierre  Nickel, Copper, PGM property, and ~1,573 hectares in the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, ~569 hectare Uranium/Rare Earth property (Chateau) and a ~461 hectare Uranium/Molybdenum property (Taser North),  all of which are in the province of Quebec.

Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ‘NOB.’

More detailed information on Noble is available on the website at www.noblemineralexploration.com .

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This press release contains certain information that may constitute ‘forward-looking information’ under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon several assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.  Factors that could affect the outcome include, among  others:  future prices and the supply of metals, the future demand for metals, the results of drilling, inability to raise  the money necessary to incur the expenditures required to retain and advance the property, environmental liabilities  (known  and  unknown), general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, results of  exploration programs, risks of the mining industry, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, failure to obtain  regulatory or shareholder approvals.  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 information.  Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof.  Noble disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether because of new information. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.   No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

Contacts:

H. Vance White, President

Phone:        416-214-2250

Fax:        416-367-1954

Email: info@noblemineralexploration.com

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Apex Resources Inc. (TSXV: APX) (‘Apex’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has closed the flow-through funding (the ‘FT Financing’) with the issuance of 3,571,429 FT Units (the ‘FT Units’) at a price of $0.07 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $250,000.

Each FT Unit is comprised of one flow-through common share (the ‘FT Share’) plus one-half (1/2) non-transferable non-flow-through share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘NFT Warrant’). Each NFT Warrant is exercisable to purchase one additional non-flow-through common share of the Company (the ‘NFT Warrant Share’) at $0.10 for a period of two years expiring on October 10, 2027.

The FT Shares will qualify as ‘flow-through shares’ (within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the ‘Tax Act‘). The gross proceeds raised from the issuance of the FT Shares will be used by the Company to incur ‘Canadian exploration expenses’ (within the meaning of the Tax Act).

In connection with the FT Financing, the Company paid cash finder’s fees of $17,500 and issued 250,000 finder’s warrants (the ‘Finder’s Warrant’) with respect to the sale of FT Units to an arm’s length subscriber. Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional common share of the Company at $0.07 for a period of two years expiring on October 10, 2027.

The securities issued pursuant to the FT Financing and Finder’s Warrants are subject to a four-month and one day hold period expiring on February 11, 2026.

About Apex Resources Inc.

Apex is a Vancouver-based exploration company with a suite of precious and critical minerals projects and historic mines located in the United States and Canada.

The Jersey-Emerald Property is wholly owned by Apex and encompasses the historic Jersey Lead-Zinc Mine – British Columbia’s second largest historic zinc mine, and the Emerald Tungsten Mine – Canada’s second largest historic tungsten mine, both located in southern British Columbia.

The Lithium Creek Project is Apex’s flagship project with placer claims covering hundreds of square miles within the aerially extensive Fernley, Humboldt, and Carson Sinks, and includes widespread naturally flowing lithium brine groundwater. The Lithium Creek Project is strategically located near the City of Reno and within 40 minutes of the principle North American battery hub, hosting the Tesla Gigafactory and other key industry players in the Lithium Ion battery supply chain.

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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (‘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. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to fluctuations in metal prices; uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing to fund exploration work in a timely manner and on acceptable terms; changes in planned work resulting from weather, logistical, technical or other factors; the possibility that results of work will not fulfill expectations and realize the perceived potential of the Project; risk of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in conducting work programs; the risk of environmental contamination or damage resulting from Apex’s operations and other risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire – le 14 octobre 2025 CORPORATION CHARBONE (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (« CHARBONE » ou la « Société »), un producteur et distributeur nord-américain spécialisé dans l’hydrogène propre à Ultra Haute Pureté (« UHP ») et les gaz industriels stratégiques, annonce une étape commerciale importante : la signature d’une entente d’approvisionnement en hydrogène de cinq ans avec un distributeur indépendant basé en Ontario pour des livraisons régulières d’hydrogène propre à UHP.

Points saillants :

• Contrat long terme – D’une durée de cinq ans avec un distributeur ontarien, garantissant une demande stable et récurrente d’hydrogène propre à UHP de CHARBONE.

• Premières livraisons en novembre – Les premières livraisons sont prévues pour novembre 2025 , à l’aide d’une remorque à tubes à hydrogène de type 1 nouvellement mise en service, entièrement certifiée par Transports Canada et l’Autorité des normes techniques et de la sécurité de l’Ontario (TSSA) pour une exploitation en Ontario.

• Préparation opérationnelle – La filiale de transport de CHARBONE a atteint la pleine conformité de réglementation et de sécurité en seulement huit mois , répondant aux normes rigoureuses de manutention de l’hydrogène du Canada et garantissant une approche de distribution axée sur la « sécurité avant tout » .

• Expansion stratégique – Ce contrat marque l’entrée de CHARBONE sur le marché ontarien , une égion en pleine croissance pour l’hydrogène propre à UHP. Il renforce la présence de la Société dans l’est du Canada et lui permet de poursuivre sa croissance dans le secteur de l’énergie propre.

« Ce contrat de cinq ans démontre que CHARBONE peut bâtir un réseau d’approvisionnement en hydrogène fiable, conforme et sécuritaire , nous positionnant ainsi pour une expansion future, » a dit Dave B. Gagnon, Président et Chef de la direction de CHARBONE . « L’Ontario est un marché stratégique pour nous, et cette réalisation souligne notre engagement à long terme à servir les distributeurs de gaz industriels et de spécialités avec les plus hauts niveaux de qualité et de fiabilité . »

Au cours des huit derniers mois, CHARBONE Systèmes Inc., filiale de transport en propriété exclusive de CHARBONE, a mené à bien tous les processus d’ingénierie, de réglementation et de sécurité nécessaires pour opérer conformément aux normes canadiennes rigoureuses en matière de manutention d’hydrogène propre à UHP. Cette réussite souligne non seulement l’engagement de la Société envers la « sécurité avant tout » et l’excellence opérationnelle de sa chaîne logistique, mais ouvre également la voie à des livraisons commerciales fiables dans le cadre de la nouvelle entente.

À propos de CORPORATION CHARBONE

CHARBONE est une entreprise intégrée spécialisée dans l’hydrogène propre à Ultra Haute Pureté (UHP) et la distribution stratégique de gaz industriels en Amérique du Nord et en Asie-Pacifique. Elle développe un réseau modulaire de production d’hydrogène vert tout en s’associant à des partenaires de l’industrie pour offrir de l’hélium et d’autres gaz spécialisés sans avoir à construire de nouvelles usines coûteuses. Cette stratégie disciplinée diversifie les revenus, réduit les risques et augmente sa flexibilité. Le groupe Charbone est coté en bourse en Amérique du Nord et en Europe sur la bourse de croissance TSX (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF) ; sur les marchés OTC (OTCQB: CHHYF) ; et à la Bourse de Francfort (FSE: K47) . Pour plus d’informations, visiter www.charbone.com .

Énoncés prospectifs

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Sauf si les lois sur les valeurs mobilières applicables l’exigent, Charbone ne s’engage pas à mettre à jour ni à réviser les déclarations prospectives.

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Brossard, Quebec TheNewswire – October 14, 2025 CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) (‘ CHARBONE ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘), a North American producer and distributor specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (‘ UHP ‘) hydrogen and strategic industrial gases, announces a significant commercial milestone: the signing of a five-year hydrogen supply agreement with an Ontario-based independent distributor for regular deliveries of clean UHP hydrogen.

Key Highlights:

• Long-Term Contract – Five-year term with an Ontario distributor, providing a stable and recurring demand of CHARBONE’s clean UHP hydrogen.

• First Deliveries in November – Initial deliveries slated for November 2025 , utilizing a newly commissioned Type 1 hydrogen tube trailer fully certified by Transport Canada and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) for operation in Ontario.

• Operational Readiness – CHARBONE’s transportation subsidiary achieved full regulatory and safety compliance within just eight months , meeting Canada’s strict hydrogen handling standards and ensuring a ‘Safety First’ approach to distribution.

• Strategic Expansion – This contract marks CHARBONE’s entry into the Ontario market , a rapidly growing region for clean UHP hydrogen. It reinforces the Company’s presence in Eastern Canada and positions CHARBONE for further growth in the clean energy sector.

‘ This five-year contract demonstrates that CHARBONE can build a trusted, compliant, and secure hydrogen supply network, positioning us for further expansion, ‘ said Dave B. Gagnon, CEO of CHARBONE . ‘ Ontario is a strategic market for us, and this achievement underscores our long-term commitment to serve industrial and specialty gas distributors with the highest levels of quality and reliability .’

Over the past eight months, CHARBONE’s wholly owned transportation subsidiary, CHARBONE Systems Inc., completed all necessary engineering, regulatory, and safety processes to operate under Canada’s strict standards for clean UHP hydrogen handling. This achievement not only underscores the Company’s ‘Safety First’ commitment and operational excellence in its logistics chain but also paves the way for reliable commercial deliveries under the new agreement .

About CHARBONE CORPORATION

CHARBONE is an integrated company specializing in clean Ultra High Purity (UHP) hydrogen and the strategic distribution of industrial gases in North America and Asia-Pacific. Through a modular approach, the Company is building a distributed network of green hydrogen production plants while diversifying revenues via helium and specialty gas partnerships. This disciplined model reduces risk, enhances flexibility, and positions CHARBONE as a leader in the transition to a low-carbon future. CHARBONE is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: CH,OTC:CHHYF) , the OTC Markets (OTCQB: CHHYF) , and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: K47) . Visit www.charbone.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements that are ‘forward-looking information’ as defined under Canadian securities laws (‘forward-looking statements’). These forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as ‘intends’, ‘anticipates’, ‘expects’, ‘believes’, ‘plans’, ‘likely’, or similar words. The forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations, estimates, or projections concerning future results or events, based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates considered reasonable by management at the date the statements are made. Although Charbone believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, as unknown or unpredictable factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the business of Charbone. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those described under ‘Risk Factors’ in the Corporation’s Filing Statement dated March 31, 2022, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com; they could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements.

Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Charbone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

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

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Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (‘ Copper Quest ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to announce that it has signed an Amended Option Agreement (the ‘ Amendment Agreement ‘) with ArcWest Exploration Inc. (‘ ArcWest ‘) on the RIP Copper Project (the ‘ Project ‘ or ‘ RIP ‘) in the Stikine region of British Columbia. The RIP Project is situated approximately 33 km northeast of Imperial Metals’ past producing Huckleberry copper-molybdenum (‘ Cu-Mo ‘) mine and Surge Copper’s advanced stage OxSealBerg projects. Imperial Metals Corporation is exploring Huckleberry and its surrounding claims for additional Cu-Mo resources.

Highlights of the RIP 2024 Phase One Drilling:

• First phase drill testing at Rip has confirmed that the largely covered geophysical targets define a Cu-Mo mineralized porphyry system.
• Zones of anomalous Cu-Mo mineralization are hosted in multiple phases of porphyritic intrusions and associated vein stockwork. Drill Intersection highlights include (*Table 1):
  • 0.102% CuEq over 126.6 m * in drill hole RP24-001 from 21.4 m
    • Including 0.267% CuEq over 24.6 m * from 21.4
  • 0.113% CuEq over 114.3 m * in drill hole RP24-002 from 33.6 m
• The southern highly prospective, approximately 1X1 kilometer (‘ km ‘), annular geophysical anomaly remains untested by drilling. The northern highly prospective, approximately 1X1 km, annular geophysical anomaly remains largely untested (Figure 1).
• most 2024 drill assays are anomalous in Cu-Mo with the presence of intense quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration and strongly developed vein sets resembling D veins indicates the presence of a significant porphyry system that has been insufficiently tested.
• In 2024, acquired five additional claims by staking, more than doubling the initial 2,308.81 ha road accessible property to its current 4,770.65 hectares in a top tier exploration and mining district, the Bulkley Porphyry Belt.

Brian Thurston, President & CEO of Copper Quest, commented : ‘ We are excited to plan the first ever drill campaign targeting the highly prospective southern geophysical anomaly at RIP. The Phase One drill program successfully demonstrated that a multi-phase, mineralized porphyry system is defined by the geophysical targets interpreted by Copper Quest with extensive Cu-Mo mineralized intersections in both holes of that limited drill program. The drilling of the northern target chargeability high is host to impressive porphyry style stockwork that has potential to improve in grade down plunge and laterally. The majority of the system, including the entirety of the southern target, remains untested and is highly deserving of additional exploration. Copper Quest has assembled a dominant land position in the Bulkley Porphyry Belt and created a unique opportunity that unlocks a district scale copper porphyry pursuit. ‘

In summary, the 2024 mag, IP and drill program successfully resolved the original Rip anomaly into two separate porphyry systems and demonstrated that the northern target contains multiple intrusive phases and long intervals of low-grade Cu-Mo mineralization. This northern target has been partly defined as a 600m wide subvertical cylindrical mineralized zone between a magnetic barren core and a chargeable pyrite halo. The northern target has only been tested by three diamond drill holes (two by Copper Quest in 2024, one historical in 1975). The southern geophysical target is equivalent in size to the northern anomaly and has not yet seen diamond drill testing.

Figure 1 : RIP Chargeability and Magnetic Survey Results

Technical Details of the Drill Program

The RIP project is interpreted as a highly underexplored porphyry Cu-Mo system that is predominantly covered by overburden. A small outcrop area contains variably altered porphyritic intrusions which cut strongly hornfelsed Hazelton Group volcano-sedimentary rocks. Porphyritic intrusions and hornfelsed country rock are both host to porphyry style stockwork, including magnetite-chalcopyrite and quartz-chalcopyrite-molybdenite veins. Historical exploration drilling on the project included shallow, predominantly percussion holes targeting a large IP anomaly; within the IP anomaly, the holes intersected predominantly QSP altered lithologies (including altered porphyritic intrusions) with anomalous Cu-Mo mineralization. Multiple holes failed to reach bedrock.

An airborne magnetic survey flown in 2024 revealed for the first time two separate circular magnetic highs within the historical chargeability high, suggesting that RIP contains two porphyry centers. The southern mag high is significantly larger than the northern one but does not crop out. Following the airborne mag survey, a 3D-DCIP induced polarization and resistivity survey was completed over the Rip target in 2024. The new IP survey resolved the original 1980 chargeability anomaly into two chargeability ‘donuts’ around the two separate magnetic highs, the classic ‘pyrite halo’ signature of porphyry systems, providing more evidence for the interpretation that RIP contains two adjacent porphyry systems.

Table 1 . Summary of assay results

Notes on Table 1 : Average of assays from selected intervals with values continuously >500ppm CuEq, with allowance for inclusion of single sample gaps

In 2024 two drill holes were completed on the northern geophysical target from a single setup, both intersecting anomalous to low-grade Cu-Mo porphyry mineralization from surface, and at depths >400m in RP24-001. Mineralization in both holes is hosted in three distinct phases of porphyritic intrusions with potassic to phyllic alteration and multistage veining (e.g., magnetite-chalcopyrite; quartz-chalcopyrite-molybdenite, pyrite-chalcopyrite with sericite haloes).

RP24-001 drilled eastwards towards the core of the geophysical anomaly, targeting the magnetic high within the high chargeability ring. Between upper and lower mineralized zones lies a central barren zone of strongly magnetic crowded porphyry (148-284m), major quartz pods and segregations (284-334m) and unidirectional solidification textures (‘ USTs ‘) (369-374m). These coincide with the magnetic high and are interpreted to comprise a central magmatic cupola near the magmatic-hydrothermal transition.

RP24-002 drilled westwards away from the core of the geophysical anomaly, targeting the strongest portion of the high chargeability ring. Below an upper zone of weak Cu-Mo mineralization, the lower portions of the hole intersected strong to intense sericite-pyrite alteration with D-style veins but negligible Cu-Mo. This abundant pyrite alteration explains the chargeability ring and is interpreted to be a portion of the pyrite halo of the northern target.

Figure 2 – Plan view of 2024 drilling, overlain on northern geophysical target. (Data from drill hole A75-1 is included from historical sources that have not been verified by Copper Quest)

Figure 3 : Cross section across the northern target (looking north), showing chargeability and CuEq drill intercepts.

RIP Option Amendment

In late 2023, the Company announced its option agreement with ArcWest to acquire up to an 80% interest in the RIP Cu-Mo project. Copper Quest can earn the first tier of its interest in the project by completing staged exploration work totaling C$2.0 million, including 3,000 meters of drilling, payments totaling C$100,000 and annual share payments over four years until the end of 2027. The Amendment Agreement extends the drilling requirement from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The Company is planning a minimum 2,000-meter Phase 2 drill program that will complete the terms set forth in the Option Agreement and earn Copper Quest its initial 60% ownership in the RIP project.

Qualified Person
Brian Thurston, P.Geo., the Company’s President, CEO and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects , has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.

Director Transition to Technical Advisor

Dr. Mark Cruise Ph.D, P.Geo, ICD.D has stepped down from his positions as Director and Audit Chair of the Company but will remain on the team as Technical Advisor to the Board. Dr. Cruise’s has more than 25 years of experience discovering, developing and operating mines in Europe, South America, Canada and Africa. He was a former Senior Geologist at Anglo American, Founded Trevali Mining and grew that to be a top 10 zinc producer. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Cruise for his time as Director and looks forward to his continued input as a Copper Quests technical advisor.

Copper: Global Demand & Supply

Globally, copper demand continues to surge, driven by electrification, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the massive expansion of AI and data center infrastructure. Yet supply remains constrained, with declining grades at existing mines, limited new discoveries, and prolonged permitting timelines. The resulting supply-demand imbalance underscores the importance of advancing new porphyry discoveries in stable jurisdictions.

About Copper Quest Exploration Inc.

Copper Quest ( CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX ) is focused on building shareholder value through the 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.

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. For more information on Copper Quest, please visit the Company’s website at 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

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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, 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, 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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