Aeternum Resources Announces the Restoration of Critical Access Road

(OTC:AETND) Aeternum Resources announced the rehabilitation of an eight-kilometre access road at its Gyel project in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. The restored access road now allows for the delivery of heavy machinery and further development of essential infrastructure at the project site. The road is capable of accommodating trucks that can deliver large shipping containers. The company can now begin receiving essential mining equipment constructed to specification, including a dredger and processing equipment for the gravity separation plant. The improved access also enables civil construction for the gravity separation plant and the installation of electrical lines needed for the plant. The gravity separation plant is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2027. Aeternum Resources' first project is a planned mine located in the Jos Plateau in Nigeria, focusing on the production of tin, niobium, tantalum, and other metals. The company is led by a management team with a track record of designing, building, and commissioning mineral-processing plants in Africa. The company is supported by independent geological and metallurgical consultants. Aeternum Resources' stated goal is to develop multiple assets globally and create a diversified revenue stream from several critical minerals. The company also references the potential acquisition and development of the Nkamouna project. The company notes that required regulatory approvals may not be obtained or maintained. The company highlights risks including the absence of mineral resources, mineral reserves, and technical report summaries, as well as uncertainty of historic resource estimates. The company identifies political and country risks, including those associated with doing business in Nigeria and Cameroon. The company also notes the risk of being unable to complete the acquisitions of the Gyel and Nkamouna projects.

Blade Resources Expands MT Survey at Hot Breccia

(CSE: AZCU) (FSE: C3M) Blade Resources Inc. announced the expansion of its property-wide Magnetotelluric (MT) geophysical survey at the Hot Breccia project in Arizona's porphyry copper province. The survey, conducted by Moombarriga Geoscience, has been expanded from 62 to approximately 86 stations based on positive preliminary results. These results build on anomalies identified by the 2023 ZTEM survey and provide greater detail and ground control. Additional survey locations have been selected to extend the area of dense 500-metre station coverage and to refine previously unidentified geophysical targets in underexplored areas of the property. Mike Blady, Chief Executive Officer of Blade, stated that preliminary results from the MT survey have exceeded expectations and that the survey was expanded to better define both historic ZTEM anomalies and newly generated anomalies. The additional data is expected to strengthen the geological model, improve drill targeting, and clarify relationships among geophysical targets. The company will continue the survey while awaiting final data. Blade Resources Inc. has engaged Integral Wealth Securities Limited to provide market making services in accordance with Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) policies. Integral will support orderly trading and enhance liquidity in the company's common shares. Under the agreement, Integral will receive a monthly cash fee of C$6,000 plus applicable taxes. The agreement has a minimum term of three months, commencing October 26, 2026, after which it may be terminated by Blade upon 30 days' written notice. There are no performance-based compensation arrangements, and Integral will not receive any shares, options, or other securities as compensation. Integral is an arm's-length party and, to the knowledge of Blade, does not currently have any interest in the securities of the company. Michael Harp, CPG, Director, is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 who has reviewed and approved the technical data in this news release. Blade Resources Inc. is focused on the development of the Hot Breccia project, which consists of 227 unpatented mining claims near Hayden, Arizona, USA. Historic exploration on the property by Bear Creek Mining (then a Kennecott subsidiary) in a venture with Conoco Inc. from 1972 through 1981 discovered substantial porphyry copper skarn mineralization in multiple drill holes and confirmed the presence of a large, mineralized, Laramide age porphyry, with grade and tonnage yet to be determined.

Initial Modeling of Geophysical Data Highlights New Targets at BCM's 100% Controlled Thompson Knolls Project, Utah

(TSXV:B) BCM Resources Corporation announced the completion of induced polarization (IP) and magnetotelluric (MT) geophysical surveys at its 100%-controlled Thompson Knolls (TK) project in Millard County, Utah. Zonge International Geophysics conducted the surveys in September, covering the TK property with 6 lines—one south-north and five east-west—enabling coverage of most of the project area. The surveys included approximately 20 line-km of IP and about 24 line-km of MT coverage, with a dipole spacing of 300 meters for DC/IP data and receiver dipole spacing reduced to 150 m on the southernmost line. MT data were recorded across the frequency band 0.01 Hz to 1,024 Hz. Early-stage modeling of MT data has been provided to BCM, with further processing underway to generate 3D inversion models to assist in designing the Phase 5 drilling program. The geophysical program was tailored for the significant post-mineral cover at Thompson Knolls, with IP detecting porphyry-associated sulfides and MT mapping deep roots of porphyry/skarn systems to depths of 2,500 m. Early data interpretation highlights low-resistivity IP and MT anomalies on the northern and northwestern flanks of the TK target, as well as a strong anomaly extending southward, opening up new areas for future exploration. BCM is awaiting Zonge's inversion models to further refine future drill targets and plans to subdivide future drilling into two areas, north and south, requiring two diamond drill rigs, in discussion with drill contractor TonaTec Exploration LLC. The company also announced the completion of warrant exercises: as of September 20, 2026, 20,600,000 warrants were exercised at CAD$0.25 per share for proceeds of $5,150,000; as of October 23, 2026, 35,900,000 warrants were exercised at CAD$0.30 per share for proceeds of CAD$10,770,000. The total amount raised through all warrant exercises is CAD$15,920,000. Figures referenced in the release show IP chargeability and MT anomalies at elevations of 1,086 m and 1,169 m, respectively. Dr. Sergei Diakov is President and CEO of BCM Resources. Mr. Richard R. Redfern, M.Sc., Certified Professional Geologist, is the qualified person who has verified and approved the technical information in the release.

Red Metal Defines 3-Kilometre Chargeability Trend Along Copper Gold Bearing Vein Structures at Carrizal

(CSE:RMES, OTC:RMESF, FSE:I660) Red Metal Resources Ltd. reported final results from the two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) induced polarization (IP) and resistivity survey completed by Geophysical Studies Chile over its Carrizal Copper-Gold-Cobalt Property near Vallenar in Chile's Atacama Region. The survey covered two separate blocks targeting numerous veins identified in surface mapping, sampling programs, and previous drilling campaigns, and these blocks have been integrated into a single property-scale 3D model. The highest-priority target is a one-kilometre-long chargeability anomaly following the Gorda vein to about 550 metres depth, which has only been tested by one drill hole (FAR-22-020: 5.7 metres of 1.10% Cu, 0.12% Co, and 0.25 g/t Au). All six mapped veins in the South Block coincide with chargeability anomalies extending to 400-500 metres depth, and the North Block anomaly follows the Theresa and Vein 1-Vein 2 structures for approximately 3 kilometres from near surface to depths of 350 to 500 metres. In the South Block, the largest anomaly follows the Theresa, South Theresa, Vein 1, and Vein 2 structures for approximately 1.1 kilometres, while a second anomaly about one kilometre long follows the Gorda vein from near surface to approximately 550 metres depth, and a third follows the Farellón vein for approximately 850 metres between 60 and 450 metres depth. Historical drilling on the property reached a maximum vertical depth of approximately 280 metres, while the IP survey identified anomalies extending to approximately 550 metres depth. Drill hole FAR-22-020, drilled in 2022, returned 7.8 metres grading 0.83% Cu, 0.09% Co, and 0.19 g/t Au from 139.9 metres, including 5.7 metres grading 1.10% Cu, 0.12% Co, and 0.25 g/t Au from 142.0 metres. Four surface rock samples collected within 60 metres of the Gorda vein on Line L800 returned 4.9% to 5.8% Cu. In the North Block, the largest anomaly extends approximately 1.8 kilometres along the Vein 1, Vein 2, and Theresa trend from near surface to approximately 350 metres depth, with the two block anomalies defining a trend about 3 kilometres long. Surface samples above the Armonía-Theresa structures returned 2.9% and 3.7% Cu, and up to 3.9% Cu above the Armonía and Theresa veins. The survey was completed by Geophysical Studies Chile, with South Block data acquired in May and June 2026 and North Block data from July to September 6, 2026; the final report was delivered on September 23, 2026. The South Block comprises six lines, each 2.0 kilometres long, and the North Block comprises ten lines, each 2.5 kilometres long, for a total of 37 line-kilometres, with lines spaced 200 metres apart. Data were acquired using a time-domain pole-dipole array and processed with both 2D and 3D inversion algorithms. The company also announced the engagement of Oak Hill Financial Inc. to provide business and capital markets advisory and investor relations services. The engagement began on October 22, 2026, for an initial term of two months, expected to end on December 22, 2026, with the possibility of extension on a month-to-month basis. Oak Hill will receive a cash fee of $12,000 per month, totaling $24,000 over the initial term, and will not be compensated with options or any other securities. Oak Hill is at arm's length to the company and may engage its affiliate, Oak Hill Asset Management, at no additional cost. Caitlin Jeffs, P.Geo., President and CEO of Red Metal Resources, reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information in the release.

Getty Hits New Copper Zone at Getty South, Drilling 160 Metres Grading 0.32% Copper

(TSXV:GTC, OTCQX:GTCDF) Getty Copper Inc. reported additional assay results from five holes drilled in spring 2026 at the Getty South target, part of the Getty project in the Highland Valley District of British Columbia, Canada. The company stated it has $20 million in the bank following a recent financing and is operating two drill rigs at Getty South. CEO Ryan O'Regan commented that the new results show another zone of copper mineralization at Getty South, complementing previous high-grade intercepts to the southwest, and that the zone remains open for expansion. The company plans to drill year-round, including through the winter, to define the extent of mineralization at Getty South and Getty North and to test additional exploration targets. The five holes reported are located 150-190 meters northeast and east of previously reported cross sections. Significant results from Section D-D' (north-south orientation) include: GS26-10 with 160.2m of 0.32% Cu and 0.4 g/t Ag from 165m depth, including 34.8m of 0.50% Cu and 0.5 g/t Ag from 165m, which includes 11m of 1.00% Cu and 1.0 g/t Ag from 172m, and 43.8m of 0.43% Cu and 0.6 g/t Ag from 231m, which includes 3.2m of 2.91% Cu and 3.1 g/t Ag from 271.6m. GS26-10 also returned 56m of 0.12% Cu and 0.3 g/t Ag from 42m. GS26-11 returned 145m of 0.13% Cu and 0.4 g/t Ag from 9m depth, including 16m of 0.20% Cu and 0.5 g/t Ag from 57m, and 20m of 0.24% Cu and 0.4 g/t Ag from 119m. GS26-07 returned 3m of 1.18% Cu and 5.7 g/t Ag from 15m depth, and 30m of 0.12% Cu and 0.1 g/t Ag from 69m. GS26-08 returned 48m of 0.37% Cu and 1.1 g/t Ag from 8m depth, including 25.3m of 0.53% Cu and 1.5 g/t Ag from 19m, which includes 6.3m of 0.99% Cu and 2.6 g/t Ag from 38m. GS26-09 did not return significant intercepts but contained anomalous copper throughout. The copper mineralization intersected extends outside of a 500m diameter geophysical anomaly and remains open in several directions and at depth; true widths are not yet known. Drill holes were sampled at continuous 3m intervals, with samples sent to ALS Laboratories in Kamloops or North Vancouver, and selected samples analyzed at ALS Laboratories in Lima, Peru. The company followed a QA/QC program with blanks, standards, and duplicates. The Getty Property is 82%-owned by Getty Copper Inc., and the nearby DOT Property is 100%-owned. Results are pending for two holes at Getty South and three holes at Getty North. Roy Greig, Ph.D., P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration, reviewed and approved the technical information.

Rokmaster Drills Stockwork and Porphyry at Mystery

(TSXV:RKR) (OTCQB:RKMSF) (FSE:1RR1) Rokmaster Resources Corp. provided an update on its maiden drill program at the Mystery Property, part of its Nechako Project in British Columbia. Fall drilling operations have been completed on the first of three targets at the Mystery Property. Drillhole M26-01, the first-ever drillhole on the property, was completed to a depth of 545.4 m and encountered broad intervals of stockwork pyrite-biotite-quartz veining with trace chalcopyrite and molybdenite observed in multiple sections. Sulphide concentrations in the drillhole varied from 2% to 12% throughout its entire length, primarily hosted in dense vein stockworks with strong sericite alteration. Host rocks included potassic- and chlorite-altered fragmental andesite and dacite volcanics, with a small intersection of a monzonite dike between 371.0 and 375.5 m. The entire drillhole was sampled, and geochemical results are anticipated to be complete before the end of the year. M26-01 tested a 1,500 m wide Induced Polarization (IP) high chargeability anomaly cored by a strong high resistivity anomaly below and southeast of the B2 Zone. The drillhole was collared approximately 60 m northeast of IP Line 1000 and at the northern end of a ~350 m diameter magnetic high feature. Meter-scale zones of chalcopyrite mineralization were generally associated with stronger disseminated and vein-hosted magnetite mineralization. Geology and mineralization encountered suggest proximity to a porphyry center. Additional 3D IP surveys will be completed prior to further drilling. The North Ford Drill Target (planned drillhole P26-B) was deferred to refine the B2 Zone target with additional IP surveys and to operate in better weather conditions. John Mirko, CEO & Director, thanked contractors, particularly Hy-Tech Drilling, for completing the first drillhole on the Mystery Property and noted that plans are in place to complete an expanded IP survey as soon as possible. The Mystery Property is part of the Nechako Project, which totals 28,238 hectares (282 km2) across four properties in west-central British Columbia. The Nechako Project features multiple exploration targets for significant porphyry Cu-(Mo±Au) mineralization and high-grade Au-Ag vein systems in the southern portion of the Stikine terrane. Three of the four properties in the Nechako Project hold active exploration drill permits. The technical information in the release was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Linda Caron, P.Eng., who is independent of Rokmaster. John Mirko is the Chief Executive Officer & Director, and Matt Parent is the President & Director of Rokmaster Resources Corp.

CORNISH METALS RETAINS DIGBEE ESG RATING OF A

(AIM:TIN) Cornish Metals plc announced it has retained an overall A rating from Digbee ESG in its second annual independent sustainability assessment, covering both the corporate level and the South Crofty project. The Digbee ESG rating system scores mining companies from AAA to D, with Cornish Metals achieving an A at both the corporate level (range B to AAA) and for South Crofty (range CCC to AAA), resulting in an overall A rating with a possible range of CCC to AAA. The 2026 assessment was conducted against Digbee’s development-stage frameworks and is valid for 12 months from 11 August 2026. The company’s sustainability governance has become more structured, with Board oversight, ESG KPIs in senior management and executive incentives, dedicated ESG budgets, a revised double materiality assessment, and publication of its second Sustainability Report. In 2025, the Mine Water Treatment Plant treated approximately 3.6 million cubic metres of mine water, with discharges reported as compliant with permit limits. Renewable sources accounted for 96% of total energy consumption in 2025, with on-site hydropower supplying the treatment plant. South Crofty delivered tangible regional benefits in 2025, with 84% of employees recruited from Cornwall and £24.4 million spent with 516 suppliers, including 212 Cornish businesses. The underground mine design, reuse of existing infrastructure on predominantly brownfield land, and planned paste backfill of tailings are intended to limit new land disturbance and eliminate the need for a permanent surface tailings facility. Digbee identified areas for further work, including independent assurance of sustainability data, maturing risk management systems, and greater visibility of closure and long-term water management provisions. The company is reviewing these findings as part of its Sustainability Strategy. CEO Don Turvey stated that retaining the A rating is an independent check on progress as South Crofty moves from planning towards construction, and highlighted the strengthening of governance and regional benefits. South Crofty is a historical underground tin mine in Cornwall, United Kingdom, permitted to commence underground mining (valid to 2071), construct a new processing facility, and build all necessary site infrastructure. It is expected to produce approximately 4,700 tonnes of tin-in-concentrate annually in the first five years of full production at lowest-quartile all-in sustaining costs over an initial 14-year mine life. The mine is designed to have low environmental impact with zero surface tailings and could be the first primary producer of tin in Europe or North America. Tin is classified as a Critical Mineral by the UK, American, and Canadian governments, with about two-thirds of global tin production coming from China, Myanmar, and Indonesia. South Crofty benefits from strong support at the community, regional, and national government levels, a growing local team, and could generate over 300 direct jobs, supporting a secure domestic supply of tin in the UK and a low carbon economy.

Graphite Outcrops Across 25km of Strike

(LSE:BRES) Blencowe Resources Plc announced the completion of a second phase exploration programme over geophysical targets immediately north and south of its existing deposits at the Orom-Cross graphite project in northern Uganda. Graphite was found outcropping at surface across targets tested, along approximately 25 kilometres of strike, all within the Company's lease areas. Grab samples from three targets (GT-02b, GT-03b, and GT-04) returned high grade results above 20% Total Graphite Content (TGC). Seven geophysical targets identified in previous exploration programmes were tested through surface mapping and sampling. Several targets revealed extensive areas of surface outcrops similar to the current four deposits drilled by the Company. The mapping covered approximately 95% of the identified targets, with grab samples taken only from selected areas indicating high-grade potential. The results are initially supportive of the identified project potential for 2-3 billion tonnes of graphite mineralisation. The four deposits already drilled and carried through to Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) are Camp Lode, Northern Syncline, Iyan, and Beehive. The pink boundary on the project map represents the current Mining Licence, granted by the Ugandan Government for 21 years in 2019. The DFS published in December 2025 is built on an initial 15-year mine life drawn from the four drilled deposits. The JORC Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource is 64.3Mt at 6.03% TGC, and the Mineral Reserve is 23.08Mt at 5.18% TGC. Resources and Reserves are reported separately and should not be added together. The majority of GT-02b lies within the current Mining Licence, with a portion in the Company's exploration licences, while GT-03b and GT-04 lie fully within the exploration licences. The Company’s immediate focus remains securing Phase 1 project funding. Early-stage work on the wider targets will continue through a measured, staged approach. Iain Wearing, Interim Chief Executive Officer, stated that the follow-up exploration confirms the potential of Orom-Cross as a major graphite region with continuous mineralisation over 25km and multi-decade production potential. The presence of potential high-grade zones throughout underlines the quality of the project. All areas sit within 10km of the proposed plant site. The Company anticipates significant newsflow ahead and remains confident of Orom-Cross fast emerging as one of the most significant long-life graphite projects globally. The information in the announcement relating to Exploration Results is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr Iain Wearing, AusIMM, Interim Chief Executive Officer, who is the Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code (2012).

Century Aluminum Sets Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement

(NASDAQ:CENX) Century Aluminum Company announced that it will report its third quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after market close. The company stated that the news release will be issued through GlobeNewswire. No additional financial figures, operational results, executive quotes, or project details were disclosed in this announcement. There were no references to counterparties, contracts, or legal proceedings. No named executives or board members were mentioned in the text. The announcement did not include any forward-looking statements or projections. No information was provided regarding revenue, production, or other key performance indicators. The release did not mention any locations, projects, or assets. No details were given about conference calls, webcasts, or investor presentations. The company did not disclose any changes to its business strategy or capital allocation. No information was provided about dividends, share buybacks, or other shareholder returns. The announcement was limited to the timing and method of the upcoming earnings release.

Hercules Metals Announces Upsize of "Bought Deal" Private Placement of Common Shares to $45 Million

(TSXV:BIG) (OTCQB:BADEF) Hercules Metals Corp. announced that, due to strong investor demand, it has amended its agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and BMO Capital Markets, as joint bookrunners on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, to increase the size of its previously announced bought deal private placement. The amended offering now consists of 51,725,000 common shares at a price of $0.87 per share, for gross proceeds of $45,000,750. The company has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 5,747,200 common shares at the same price, for additional gross proceeds of up to $5,000,064, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the offering. The net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance the Hercules Project, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. The common shares will be offered by way of private placement pursuant to applicable exemptions from prospectus requirements in each of the provinces of Canada, other than Quebec, and in other mutually agreed jurisdictions. The closing of the offering is anticipated to occur on or about November 12, 2026, or such other date as agreed by the company and the underwriters. The offering is subject to certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, including the conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities issued under the offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from the applicable closing date in accordance with Canadian securities laws. Hercules Metals Corp. is an exploration company focused on developing America's newest porphyry copper district in the United States. The company owns 100% of the Hercules Project, located northwest of Cambridge, which hosts the Leviathan porphyry copper system. The company is supported by a strategic investment from Barrick Mining Corporation. George Ogilvie is President and CEO of Hercules Metals Corp. Alison Dwoskin is VP Investor Relations.

Copper Fox Announces Change to Financial Year-End

(TSXV:CUU) (OTCQX:CPFXF) (FSE:HPU) Copper Fox Metals Inc. has announced a change to its fiscal year-end, moving from October 31 to December 31. This adjustment is intended to align Copper Fox's fiscal year with that of the Schaft Creek Joint Venture (SCJV). Teck Resources Limited holds a 75% interest in the SCJV and acts as the operator, while Copper Fox holds a 25% interest. The company has submitted a letter to the Canada Revenue Agency requesting approval for this change of financial year-end. Copper Fox has filed a Notice of Change of Financial Year-End on SEDAR+, which details the length, start and end dates of the reporting periods, and comparative periods for interim and annual financial statements during the transition year and under the new fiscal year. Copper Fox and its subsidiaries own 100% of the Van Dyke ISCR project, a development stage copper mine in Arizona. The company also owns a 25% interest in the Schaft Creek Joint Venture with Teck Resources Limited, which hosts the Schaft Creek copper-gold-molybdenum-silver project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Additionally, Copper Fox owns 100% of the Eaglehead polymetallic porphyry copper project in northwestern British Columbia. The company also holds the Sombrero Butte and Mineral Mountain advanced exploration stage porphyry copper projects in Arizona. Elmer B. Stewart is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Copper Fox Metals Inc. The company is focused on copper development and exploration in the United States and Canada. The Notice of Change of Financial Year-End specifies the reporting periods required during the transition. The change is subject to approval by the Canada Revenue Agency. The company has made assumptions regarding the reliability of accounting advice and industry standards. There are risks that the Notice of Change of Financial Year-End may not be approved or the change may not be completed as planned.

£4M Financing Facility & Hope & Gorob Update

(AIM:BZT) Bezant Resources Plc has entered into a £4 million gross financing facility with US-based YA II PN Ltd, managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP. The facility is structured as a non-convertible unsecured loan, repayable in cash in ten equal monthly instalments of £400,000, with the first repayment due on 15 January 2027 and final repayment by 15 October 2027. The interest rate on the facility is 5% per annum. A non-refundable upfront fee of 6% and a structuring and due diligence fee of £20,000 are deducted from the loan proceeds. The company has agreed to issue to the lender three-year warrants with an aggregate subscription value of £3 million at a subscription price of 0.16 pence per share, representing 125% of the volume weighted average price of the company’s shares for the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding 22 October 2026. The lender may exercise the warrants for cash or by offsetting the aggregate subscription price against amounts outstanding under the facility. The facility is being drawn down in full and is intended to provide additional working capital and financial flexibility to support ongoing operations, corporate requirements, and development activities. The board intends to meet repayment obligations primarily from projected cash flow, including the exercise of in-the-money warrants. Copper concentrate production has commenced at the Hope and Gorob project in Namibia, with the first shipment expected in November 2026. The facility provides funding to support Phase II expansion and an increase in annual copper production during 2027 at Hope & Gorob. The company is targeting a minimum annual production capacity of 25,000 tonnes of contained copper through Phase III expansion. The facility also enables a resource development programme to underpin this targeted production. The company has agreed to put in place, within 15 business days, an At-The-Market (ATM) facility with a broker regulated and authorised by the FCA as a supplementary equity funding mechanism. Temeraire Partners advised the company on the transaction. Colin Bird is the Executive Chairman of Bezant Resources Plc. The company’s nominated adviser is Beaumont Cornish Limited, and joint brokers are AlbR Capital Limited and Shard Capital Partners LLP. The announcement states that historically strong copper prices and global mine supply constraints provide a favourable market backdrop for the company’s production activities. The information in the announcement is deemed inside information under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law.

Investing $1.9b in Kangwinan bauxite project

(LSE:RIO) Rio Tinto PLC announced it will invest $1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project on Western Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia. The investment will underpin the long-term future of Rio Tinto's Weipa Operations and continued supply to international customers and Australian alumina refineries. Kangwinan will add 20 million tonnes of annual bauxite production capacity in Weipa, with first output targeted in 2029 and full production expected by 2032. The project will replace production from the Andoom mine near Weipa as it reaches the end of its life this decade, increasing Weipa Operations’ annual capacity to about 44 million tonnes from the current 38 million tonnes per year. It will also help compensate for the planned end of production at the Gove mine in the Northern Territory in 2029. Early works at Kangwinan began in 2025, and the site is located 15 kilometres south-east of Rio Tinto’s Amrun mine, which is 40km south of Weipa. A 15-kilometre conveyor will transport ore from Kangwinan to expanded stockyard facilities and the existing Amrun wharf, which will be expanded to accommodate larger capesize vessels. Construction will ramp up in 2027 and is expected to support more than 1,300 construction jobs. The project will help sustain Rio Tinto’s residentially based workforce of around 1,500 people in the Western Cape. The total capital estimate of $1.9 billion includes $150 million for early works, which was pre-approved in 2025. The investment is expected to deliver an internal rate of return of approximately 22%, based on third party market forecasts as at Q4 2026. In addition to Kangwinan, Rio Tinto agreed last month to acquire, subject to government approvals, the adjacent Aurukun Bauxite Project from Glencore (70%) and Mitsubishi (30%). The combined Amrun, Kangwinan, and Aurukun operations are expected to support Weipa Operations well beyond the middle of this century. Rio Tinto’s Australian aluminium operations directly employ more than 5,000 people and support thousands more jobs across the country. The Kangwinan project was named at the request of the Wik Waya Traditional Owners, and Rio Tinto will continue to work with Traditional Owners to minimise impacts on cultural heritage, waterways, and access routes. Environmental permits for Kangwinan were previously secured through the State and Commonwealth-approved South of Embley Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If the Aurukun acquisition proceeds, Rio Tinto would assess the appropriate environmental approvals pathway in consultation with State and Commonwealth agencies and Traditional Owners.

Imperial Reports Red Chris Mine Block Cave Planning Progress and 2026 Third Quarter Production Update

(TSX:III) Imperial Metals Corporation reports advancement on the definitive feasibility study for the Red Chris Block Cave mine and provides mine production results for Red Chris and Mount Polley mines for the third quarter of 2026. The Red Chris Block Cave project is located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada, and is designed as a large-scale copper-gold operation with an underground block cave mine, expanded processing facilities, and upgraded site infrastructure. Imperial holds a 30% ownership interest in Red Chris through a joint venture with Newmont, the project operator. The feasibility study is nearing completion, with a full funds investment decision expected in early 2027. On a 100% ownership basis, the first phase of the Red Chris Block Cave project is expected to produce 3.0 million ounces of gold and more than 1.8 billion pounds of copper over an initial thirteen-year cave life. Construction is expected to commence in 2027, with first production targeted for 2033. The project is expected to ramp up to an average between 275,000 and 325,000 ounces of gold per year, and between 145 and 187 million pounds of copper per year between 2035 and 2040. The Red Chris mine has the potential for up to 70 years of mine life. Forty percent of the planned upfront investment in processing facilities, material handling systems, and other key infrastructure is expected to support potential future expansions. In July 2026, the Government of Canada announced a $500 million contribution to support the project, with terms to be finalized in the coming months. The project received amended regulatory approvals from the Province of British Columbia in June 2026, enabling the transition from open pit mining to block caving, and the amended Environmental Assessment Certificate was achieved through a consent-based process with the Tahltan Nation. Imperial’s third quarter consolidated production from its 30% share of Red Chris and 100% of Mount Polley was 8.535 million pounds of copper and 11,648 ounces of gold. Imperial anticipates consolidated 2026 production guidance of 79–87 million pounds copper and 87,500–96,500 ounces gold. Red Chris mine (100%) produced 14.771 million pounds copper and 12,391 ounces gold in Q3 2026, compared to 20.900 million pounds copper and 21,660 ounces gold in Q3 2025, with copper production down 29% and gold production down 43% year-over-year, partially offset by a 17% increase in throughput. Imperial’s 30% share of Red Chris Q3 2026 production was 4.431 million pounds copper and 3,717 ounces gold. Red Chris ore milled in Q3 2026 was 2,238,892 tonnes, with a copper grade of 0.36%, gold grade of 0.30 g/t, copper recovery of 82.4%, and gold recovery of 56.9%. Mount Polley mine produced 4.104 million pounds copper and 7,931 ounces gold in Q3 2026, compared to 7.655 million pounds copper and 9,285 ounces gold in Q3 2025. Mount Polley ore milled in Q3 2026 was 1,871,519 tonnes, with a copper grade of 0.164%, gold grade of 0.190 g/t, copper recovery of 60.6%, and gold recovery of 69.4%. Throughput at Mount Polley averaged 22,875 tonnes per day in August and September 2026, compared to 17,260 tonnes per day from January to July. Mill feed in Q3 2026 was sourced 18% from Springer pit Phase 5, 16% from Phase 4, 19% from C2 pit, and 46% from stockpiles. The Boundary pit at Mount Polley has an estimated reserve of 592,039 tonnes at 0.65% copper, 0.58 g/t gold, and 4.39 g/t silver, with approximately 300,000 tonnes of waste rock removed in Q3 2026. Non-acid generating waste placed on the tailings storage facility totaled approximately 2.5 million tonnes. The revised 2026 production guidance for Mount Polley is 16–18 million pounds copper and 30,500–33,700 ounces gold. Steve Robertson, P. Geo., Vice President Corporate Development, is the designated Qualified Person for the disclosure.

Hercules Metals Announces $30 Million "Bought Deal" Private Placement of Common Shares

(TSXV:BIG, OTCQB:BADEF) Hercules Metals Corp. has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and BMO Capital Markets, as joint bookrunners on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, for a bought-deal private placement. The underwriters have agreed to purchase 34,500,000 common shares of Hercules Metals Corp. at a price of $0.87 per common share, resulting in gross proceeds of $30,015,000. The company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 5,200,000 common shares at the same price, for additional gross proceeds of up to $4,524,000, exercisable in whole or in part at any time up to 48 hours prior to the closing of the offering. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance the Hercules Project, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. The common shares will be offered by way of private placement pursuant to applicable exemptions from prospectus requirements in each of the provinces of Canada, other than Quebec, and in other mutually agreed jurisdictions. Closing of the offering is anticipated to occur on or about November 12, 2026, or such other date as agreed by the company and the underwriters. The offering is subject to certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, including the conditional approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. The securities issued under the offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from the applicable closing date in accordance with Canadian securities laws. Hercules Metals Corp. owns 100% of the Hercules Project, located northwest of Cambridge, which hosts the Leviathan porphyry copper system. The company is supported by a strategic investment from Barrick Mining Corporation. George Ogilvie is President and CEO of Hercules Metals Corp. Alison Dwoskin is VP Investor Relations.

Coyote Copper Mines Inc. Engages Independent Trading Group as Market Maker

(TSXV:CCMM) Coyote Copper Mines Inc has engaged Independent Trading Group (ITG) to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies. ITG will trade shares of Coyote Copper Mines Inc on the TSXV and all other trading venues with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the Company's common shares. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. Under the agreement, ITG will receive compensation of CAD$ 6,500.00 per month, payable monthly in advance. The agreement is for an initial term of one month and will automatically renew for additional one-month terms unless terminated by either party. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement. ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation. ITG and Coyote Copper Mines Inc are unrelated and unaffiliated entities. At the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its principals have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of Coyote Copper Mines Inc. The services provided by ITG include market making and liquidity provision. The agreement is structured to comply with TSX Venture Exchange policies. The engagement aims to improve the liquidity of the Company's common shares. The contract does not include any securities-based compensation.

GreenLight Metals Intersects 1.30% Copper and 1.30 g/t Gold over 25.17 Metres in an Eastern Step-Out Hole at the Bend Project

(TSXV:GRL, OTCQB:GRLMF) GreenLight Metals Inc. announced assay results from step-out holes B26-015 and B26-013 at its Bend copper-gold VMS Project. B26-015, drilled approximately 50 metres east of the B26-008/B26-010 section, intersected 25.17 metres averaging 1.30% Cu, 1.30 g/t Au, and 13.87 g/t Ag (2.69% CuEq) from 427.90 metres, including 6.84 metres at 1.64% Cu, 1.04 g/t Au, and 14.66 g/t Ag (2.74% CuEq) from 427.90 metres, and 6.21 metres at 2.34% Cu, 1.85 g/t Au, and 29.18 g/t Ag (4.39% CuEq) from 445.66 metres. B26-013, on a section approximately 60 metres east of B26-015, intersected 5.20 metres averaging 0.89% Cu, 0.99 g/t Au, and 9.16 g/t Ag (1.95% CuEq) from 384.19 metres, including 2.74 metres of massive sulfide grading 1.51% Cu, 1.71 g/t Au, and 16.02 g/t Ag (3.33% CuEq) from 386.65 metres. The true thickness of B26-015 is estimated at approximately 80% of drilled length; true thickness for B26-013 is currently unknown. B26-016, drilled approximately 55 metres down-dip of B26-015, logged a 31.62-metre interval of semi-massive to massive sulfide-dominant mineralization (assays pending). B26-018, the final hole of Phase 2, is in progress at approximately 447 metres and is designed to test the transition between gold-dominant and copper-gold mineralization. As of October 20, 2026, approximately 6,590 metres had been drilled in 11 completed primary holes, one wedge branch, and B26-018, with a target of approximately 6,750 metres for Phase 2. Approximately 160 metres remain in the current program. Historical and GreenLight drilling across the Bend property totals approximately 30,440 metres in 70 primary drill holes and two wedge branches as of October 20, 2026. GreenLight's 2025-2026 drilling accounts for approximately 8,630 metres in 18 primary holes and one wedge branch. A 1992 historical estimate outlined approximately 4.0 million tonnes grading 1.74% copper, 2.44 g/t gold, and 11.56 g/t silver, but this is not a current mineral resource. The copper equivalent (CuEq) calculation uses assumptions of US$4.50/lb copper, US$3,600/oz gold, US$40/oz silver, and 90% recovery for each metal. Assays for B26-016 and B26-017 are pending and will be reported once received and validated. The company is integrating assays, geological logging, and BHEM interpretations to prioritize the next drill program. Work beyond the current Soo Line drilling area remains subject to applicable land access and federal, state, and surface-use authorizations. Matt Filgate, President, CEO and Director of GreenLight, stated that B26-015 is among the best results of the Phase 2 program and supports the view that the system continues down plunge to the east.

Cleghorn Proceeds with Field Work at Rocco Copper Prospect, Gaspé, Québec

(TSXV:CZZ) Cleghorn Minerals Ltd. announced the initiation of exploration programs at the Rocco Copper Prospect in Gaspé, Québec, beginning in August with airborne magnetic and electromagnetic (AEM) surveys and immediate ground follow-up by a 7-person prospecting team. The Rocco Copper Prospect consists of 99 claims covering 5,467 hectares in NTS Map Sheet 22A/11, located approximately 100 km north of Port-Daniel or 100 km south-east of Murdochville, and about 830 km northeast of Montréal, Québec. In late August 2026, an airborne geophysical program was completed, comprising 1,405 line-kilometres of high-resolution helicopter-borne magnetic and VLF-EM surveys. Preliminary interpretation of the survey data outlined two intense circular magnetic anomalies associated with intrusive bodies in calcareous mudstone, identified as high-priority exploration targets for skarn-related mineralization. Secondary targets were identified as faint linear anomalies, potentially representing secant dykes or fractures. Ground follow-up was conducted by a 7-person team over two weeks, and approximately 80% of the property area was mapped, excluding the inaccessible northwest corner. A geochemical sampling program was also initiated, collecting 139 grab or chip samples from outcrops and 82 stream sediment samples for analysis; all analytical results are pending. IOS Geosciences was mandated to execute the field program. The Gaspé Copper Mountain Mine, operated by Noranda Mines Inc from 1955 to 1999, produced 150 million tons at 0.87% Cu, or over 1 million tons of copper anodes. Osisko Metals Inc. reported in April 2026 an updated resource for Gaspé Copper Mountain Mine of 1.83 billion tonnes (Measured and Indicated) grading 0.27% copper (10.77 billion lb. Cu), 0.017% molybdenum (673.2 million lb Mo), and 1.57 grams/tonne silver (92.8 million oz Ag), with inferred resources of 238.8 million tonnes grading 0.41% copper (2.16 billion lb Cu), 0.016% molybdenum (82.9 million lb Mo), and 1.88 grams silver (14.5 million oz Ag). Cleghorn Minerals Ltd. holds a 100% interest in the Rocco Copper Prospect and the Meech Lake - Matachewan - Prospect in northeastern Ontario. The company’s Board granted incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants (excluding IOS Geosciences staff) for an aggregate 1,150,000 common shares at a price of $0.105 per share for a period of 5 years. Mr. Réjean Girard, P.Geo. (OGQ 00521), geologist and president of IOS Geosciences, is the designated qualified person for National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved the technical content of the release.

Gunnison Copper Hosts Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Congressman Juan Ciscomani, Highlights Growth in American Copper Production

(TSX:GCU) Gunnison Copper Corp. (OTCQB:GCUMF, FSE:3XS0) hosted U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani at its producing Johnson Camp Mine in Cochise County, Arizona, on October 20, 2026. The event highlighted Gunnison's current copper production, the growth opportunity at its flagship Gunnison Copper Project, and the role of American workers in strengthening domestic supply chains. Gunnison is preparing for its anticipated NYSE American trading debut on or about October 26, 2026, under the ticker symbol 'GUNN', with Level II ADRs representing 30 common shares each. The company dedicated the Gunnison Copper Patriots Plaza, named by employees to honor U.S. Armed Forces, featuring flags and six military plaques. Gunnison announced employee ownership initiatives, including a planned one-time equity award with a target value of US$2,500 per eligible permanent employee, to be granted as restricted share units vesting after 12 months of continued employment. The company also plans a voluntary Employee Share Purchase Plan, allowing eligible employees to purchase shares through payroll deductions at a 15% discount to market value, with an annual cap of US$2,500 per employee on the discount benefit. The March 2026 preliminary economic assessment for the Gunnison Copper Project outlined a conventional open pit, heap leach, and SX/EW operation producing finished copper cathode on-site, with a net present value of approximately US$2 billion at an 8% discount rate and an internal rate of return of 23%. Johnson Camp Mine is currently producing finished copper cathode with a production capacity of up to 25 million pounds annually, using Nuton technology from Rio Tinto. Gunnison supplies copper for Amazon Web Services data centers. The Strong & Harris satellite deposit, 1.9 miles from the Gunnison processing facilities, hosts an Inferred Mineral Resource of 76 million tons grading 0.49% total copper (0.32% CuOx) at a 0.07% cutoff, 0.56% zinc, and 0.12 oz/ton silver, containing approximately 740 million pounds of copper (including 483 million pounds of oxide copper), 856 million pounds of zinc, and 9.0 million ounces of silver. The Gunnison Copper Project's main pit Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource contains over 846 million tons at a total copper grade of 0.33%, containing 5.19 billion pounds of copper (Measured: 192 million tons at 0.37% for 1.42 billion pounds; Indicated: 655 million tons at 0.31% for 3.77 billion pounds). The PEA is preliminary and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them. Johnson Camp is fully funded by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto Venture. Other deposits controlled by Gunnison in the district include South Star and eight others. The company is pursuing development and financing pathways to accelerate additional American copper production. Executives present or quoted include Craig Hallworth (President and CEO), Bjorn Meyer (COO), Melissa Mackie (VP, Investor Relations & Communications), and Dr. Roland Goodgame (Senior VP of Project Development). The company controls the Cochise Mining District, containing 12 known deposits within an 8 km economic radius in the Southern Arizona Copper Belt.

Anglo American change to Board responsibilities

(LSE:AAL) Anglo American plc announces that Anne Wade has been appointed as Senior Independent Director on its Board, with immediate effect. Anne Wade joined Anglo American's Board as an independent non-executive director in January 2025. She currently serves as a member of the Board's Audit, Remuneration and Sustainability committees. With her new role, Anne Wade has also been appointed to the Nomination Committee. Anne Wade is chair of Man Group plc, a London listed investment management group. She spent the majority of her executive career in the asset management industry, largely with Capital Group focused on infrastructure investment. In her non-executive career, Anne Wade has previously served on the boards of Summit Materials, Inc, John Laing Group plc, and Holcim Ltd. Ian Tyler, who has served as the Senior Independent Director since April 2022, will continue as an independent non-executive director and chair of the Remuneration Committee, and as a member of the Audit and Nomination committees. The change in Senior Independent Director responsibility follows Ian Tyler's review of his existing board commitments. Stuart Chambers is the Chair of Anglo American. Stuart Chambers stated that since Anne Wade's appointment to the Board in 2025, she has brought valuable insights from her experience as a non-executive director and her capital markets career. He expressed gratitude to Anne Wade for taking on the senior independent role in addition to her existing committee duties. Stuart Chambers also thanked Ian Tyler for his service as senior independent director over the past four years and looks forward to his continued stewardship of the Remuneration Committee. This announcement satisfies Anglo American's disclosure obligations in accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.6 (3).

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