Coppernico Signs Drill Contract for Phase 2 Drill Program at Sombrero

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Beyond Fierrazo, the Company plans to thoroughly test a series of key targets across the Ccascabamba and Tipicancha target areas, as well as the Huachana target located south of Nioc. Planned drilling includes initial testing of the mineralized system at Huachana; focused drilling at Chumpi; vectoring within the Hojota and Corrales zones; and initial drill evaluation of Tipicancha.

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The drill program has been structured to allow the Company to scale activity in response to results, including the potential deployment of additional drill rigs to accelerate follow-up on successful targets. This flexibility is intended to allow Coppernico to rapidly advance encouraging results while continuing to evaluate the broader Sombrero target pipeline.

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Nioc represents another high-priority drill target, where community agreements and permitting activities are underway with the objective of commencing an initial drill campaign in the first half of 2027. Recent channel sampling at Nioc identified multiple areas of copper mineralization at surface, including intervals over tens of metres grading approximately 1% copper (see the Company’s news releases dated September 4, 2025 and January 12, 2026), which remain open for expansion and have not previously been drill tested.

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Collectively, the Phase 2 drill program is designed to test both the scale of advanced mineralized systems and a series of new, untested discovery opportunities across Sombrero, creating multiple avenues for significant value. Further details, including specific drill locations, sequencing and timelines, will be provided as the Company advances toward mobilization and the commencement of drilling in the near future.

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Upcoming Conferences and Events

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Coppernico plans to maintain an active presence at key industry conferences and investor events through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. Management will be available for meetings with investors, analysts and industry participants at the following events. Investors interested in requesting an in-person meeting with management at any of the roadshows or conferences listed below are encouraged to contact the Company at [email protected].

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Additional information regarding Coppernico’s participation, including presentation and meeting details as they become available, can be found on the Company’s Upcoming Events page at www.coppernicometals.com/upcoming-events.

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Technical Disclosure and Qualified Person

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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Tim Kingsley, M.Sc., CPG, Coppernico’s Vice President of Exploration, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined in NI 43-101.

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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Ivan Bebek
Chair & CEO

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For further information, please contact:

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Coppernico Metals Inc.
Phone: +1 778 729 0600

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About Coppernico

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Coppernico is a mineral exploration company focused on creating value for shareholders and stakeholders through diligent project evaluation and exploration, in pursuit of the discovery of large-scale high-grade copper-gold deposits in the Americas. The Company’s management and technical teams have a successful track record of raising capital, discovery and the monetization of exploration successes. The Company’s objective is to become a leading advanced copper and gold explorer, and through its wholly owned Peruvian subsidiary Sombrero Minerales S.A.C., is currently focused on the Ccascabamba (previously referred to as Sombrero Main) and Nioc target areas within the Sombrero Project in Peru, its flagship project, while regularly reviewing additional premium projects to consider for acquisition.