The Prospector News Podcast

Gold lies at the heart of this Roundup chat as Michael Fox sits down with Ken Konkin, President & CEO of Goldstorm Metals (TSX-V:GSTM) to unpack a generational opportunity born from Tudor Gold’s spin-out sparked by Goldstorm’s 2020–21 exploration wins. Ken outlines why the Goldstorm deposit demands full focus—and why satellite targets aren’t a priority—while highlighting 2025 discoveries: Orion Spine progress south of KSM/Treaty Creek, Electrum’s silver grades topping 900 g/t, and a new gold-bearing zone exposed by melting ice with up to 39.9 g/t gold, 10 km south of Valley of the Kings—all pointing to 2026 expansion plans. The conversation also dives into Goldstorm’s phased drilling (3,000 m Phase 1 at Goldstorm, Electrum Fairweather Delta sampling), parallels to Bruce Jack and Seabridge, and the potential for a Treaty Creek-style breakout, underpinned by strong finances and a strategic focus on the Orion Spine drill program, IP targets, and near-term permit and permitting dynamics driven by silver’s rising critical-metals status. If you’re tracking precious metals, exploration milestones, and high-grade silver opportunities in the Golden Triangle.Goldstorm Metalshttps://goldstormmetals.com/#GoldStormMetals #Roundup2026 #GSTM #GSTMF #GoldMining #SilverInvesting #ExplorationUpdate #OrionSpine #ElectrumProject #KSM #TreatyCreek #MiningNews #InvestingInResources

Join Michael Fox as he interviews Kit Marrs, President and CEO of Alaska Silver (TSX: WAM) (OTCQX: WAMFF), formerly Western Alaska Minerals, who details their massive 86,000-acre Illinois Creek District in western Alaska—home to high-grade silver at Water Pump Creek and the past-producing Illinois Creek oxide gold mine. Kit shares blockbuster drill results like 38 g/t silver and 12% zinc over 5.9m at Water Pump Creek, plus 148 g/t silver over 4.4m at Silver Sage, alongside a 250% tonnage boost in the updated Illinois Creek gold resource. Looking ahead, Alaska Silver’s fully funded 2026 program ramps up with 3,000m of deep drilling at Water Pump Creek South, a second rig at Silver Sage, surface trenching, and PEA studies for multiple deposits, all supported by new heavy-duty rigs and streamlined Alaska permitting—including an all-weather road to the Yukon River. With strong long-term metal price trends favoring their projects, discover why this junior miner is poised for growth amid silver and gold volatility!Alaska Silver Website#AlaskaSilver #SilverMining #WaterPumpCreek #IllinoisCreek #GoldExploration #DrillResults #TSXV #WAMFF #JuniorMining #AlaskaMining #PreciousMetals #MiningStocks #PDAC2026

Join Michael Fox as he interviews Maura Kolb, President of Dryden Gold Corp. (TSX-V:DRY) (OTCQB:DRYGF) (FSE:X7W), at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, diving into their high-grade gold exploration on a massive 70,000-hectare land package in northwestern Ontario. Maura highlights year-round drilling at the Gold Rock target, expanding known zones with constant news flow, while recent Sherridon drilling reveals intriguing new rock textures beyond historical high-grade surface samples—pointing to distinct deposit types backed by geochemistry, gold anomalies, soil programs, geophysics, and 3D modeling. Maura shares excitement over the Elora structure, “big master” veins at Pearl, and the newly discovered Hyndman deposit (just 20 minutes from Gold Rock via highway), with a beefed-up 32,000-meter 2026 drill program already underway—including 5,000 meters at Sherridon and Hyndman—promising major results ahead of PDAC. Tune in for updates on outcropping veins, shears, and multi-style mineralization potential.Check Dryden Gold’s website for more!https://drydengold.com/#DrydenGold #GoldMining #GoldExploration #SherridonProject #GoldRock #HyndmanDeposit #VRIC2026 #OntarioGold #JuniorMining #DrillingResults #PDAC2026 #HighGradeGold

Join Michael Fox as he interviews Todd Stone, President and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration of British Columbia (AME), representing 6,500 members driving Canada’s vital mineral exploration industry. Stone shares his full-circle career journey—from tech founder and BC MLA (including Minister of Transportation) back to mining advocacy after 2024—while diving into BC’s mining boom, with $750M spent on exploration in 2025 amid challenges like lengthy permitting (now targeting 40-140 days), claim filing delays causing claim jumping fears, restricted land access (47% off-limits), and DRIPA-related First Nations hurdles. Discover policy fixes, government commitments like $3M for mining capacity, and why junior miners need support to unlock critical minerals for Canada’s future. We finish up with optimistic takes on Roundup conference success and BC’s path forward!AME BCwww.amebc.ca#BCMining #MineralExploration #ToddStone #AMEBC #CriticalMinerals #MiningPolicy #BCExploration #JuniorMiners #DRIPA #MiningCanada

Join Michael Fox and Kai Hoffman of Soar Financial as they unpack the electric vibe at Vancouver’s mining industry events, where seasoned and returning investors are fueling a junior mining stock resurgence—especially in gold and industrial metals—while younger faces take a backseat amid shifting demographics. Dive into 2025’s robust retail market trends, the second-best year for financing since 2011 with bigger $4M+ raises, shrinking warrant premiums, and a surge in hard dollar deals driven by international players. Kai shares a bullish 2026 outlook, from fewer listings and rising reverse takeovers to gold’s inflation-fueled boom (hello, Tether’s massive buys!), expanding margins, and U.S. midterm election wildcards. Amid challenges for concept explorers, discover huge return potential in this early-stage bull.#JuniorMining #MiningStocks #GoldMarket #BullMarket2026 #MiningInvesting #RetailInvestors #GoldFinancing #MiningOutlook

In this episode, Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor break down the recent surge of activity in Vancouver fueled by rising gold and silver prices and the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. Chris dives into the Fed’s hawkish tone, the surprising resilience of metals and equities, and the growing divide between Wall Street and Main Street. The duo also explore mounting concerns over market stability, citing Ray Dalio’s warnings about bubbles, political uncertainties, and the risks of soaring debt and speculation. With talk of Trump’s weakening presidency, upcoming midterms, and a possible shift in interest rates, Michael and Chris unpack what investors should watch as markets brace for a volatile year ahead.National Investorwww.nationalinvestor.com#Gold #Silver #FederalReserve #USEconomy #StockMarket #MarketCrash #InterestRates #Inflation #FinanceNews #Investing #Vancouver #EconomicOutlook #Trump #RayDalio #WallStreet #MainStreet #DebtCrisis #MarketInsights

Join Michael Fox as he interviews Mike Stark, President & CEO, Director of Arizona Gold and Silver (TSX-V: AZS) (OTCQB: AZASF), diving into exciting developments at their Philadelphia property in northern Arizona. Discover the high-grade vein system boasting 1.5 km of continuous strike length, with standout drill results like 60 meters at 4.36 g/t gold in hole 159—grades improving deeper per their proven geological model, hinting at another 1,000 feet of even richer vein ahead, now confirmed over 180 meters across three holes. Hear about world-class intercepts, ongoing drilling with hole 160 extending south of their best hit. Hear about the newest member of management Lex Lambeck’s leadership from his Mag Silver days as he focusses managing rigs at Philadelphia and Silverton. A new Mag Silver expert on the team, solid funding with $5M+ in the treasury from warrant exercises, and upcoming BLM permits for holes 161-162. Mike shares financials, warrant values, board strengths like advisor Terry Salman, and invites investors to connect at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference.#ArizonaGoldAndSilver #MiningNews #JuniorMining #GoldStocks #MiningInvestment

Michael Fox of the Prospector News hosts Mike McGlone of Bloomberg Intelligence as he dives into 2025’s commodity performance, zooming in on silver’s rapid rally, its speculative drivers, and potential endurance into 2026 amid supply-demand imbalances. They explore copper and Bitcoin as short opportunities, discuss copper’s link to a healthy global economy (with China in focus) and stock-market ties, and question Bitcoin’s recent gains as a potential setup for a down year. The conversation also covers the role of commodities as economic indicators, debates copper’s reliability, and notes that metals led gains while energy and agriculture lagged. Additional threads examine stock-market valuation versus GDP, risks for risk assets and gold, the impact of political factors like Trump on energy and inflation, bear market and deflation signals for traders: watch copper and Bitcoin as tradable indicators and stay nimble in a shifting year ahead.#Commodities #CommodityTrading #EconomicIndicators #DeflationRisk #InvestmentStrategy #MetalsMarket

In this exclusive interview, Michael Fox and Glenn Jessome celebrate Silver Tiger Metals’ (TSX-V: SLVR) (OTCQX: SLVTF) groundbreaking mining permit in Mexico—the first new surface mine permit since 2019-2020—thanks to eight years of dedicated teamwork amid soaring silver prices and its critical status for AI, EVs, batteries, and U.S. supply chain security (with China’s export bans and a new Tennessee smelter in play). Engineering races ahead with process plant and crusher finals due by January’s end, while construction kicks off on roads, bridges, camp earthworks, land clearing, and water wells; meanwhile, they’re transitioning to a high-grade underground silver deposit with an upcoming PEA for an 800 tpd mill boasting low capex and stellar economics. Over a focused 30-month timeline for the bulk tonnage surface mine, exploration targets north-south expansions to boost metal inventory and profitability, paving the way to PFS and shareholder value. Catch Glenn’s live updates at the Metals Investor Forum and Vancouver Resource Investment Conference—full interviews and resources on our site!About Silver Tiger and the El Tigre Historic Mine DistrictSilver Tiger Metals Inc. is a Canadian company whose management has more than 27 years’ experience discovering, financing, and building large hydrothermal gold and silver mines in Mexico. Silver Tiger’s 100% owned 28,414 hectare Historic El Tigre Mining District is located in Sonora, Mexico. Principled environmental, social and governance practices are core priorities at Silver Tiger.Silver Tiger commenced work on its El Tigre Project in 2017. Silver Tiger has drilled over 150,000 meters at the El Tigre Project, with 119,000 meters completed since 2020. Silver Tiger has completed several MREs, a maiden MRE in 2017 and MRE updates in 2023 and 2024. The PEA for the El Tigre open pit was released in November 2023.The October 2024 PFS for the El Tigre open pit delivered robust economics. The PFS projects an After-Tax NPV of US$222 million at a 5% discount rate, an After-Tax IRR of 40.0%, and a payback period of 2.0 years. This open pit operation is expected to have a 10-year mine life. The El Tigre project delivers a life of mine undiscounted After-Tax Cash Flow of US$318 million, with initial capital costs of US$86.8 million (including US$9.3 million in contingency). Operating cash costs are projected at US$973/oz AuEq and US$12/oz AgEq, with AISC at US$1,214/oz AuEq and US$14/oz AgEq. The economics of the Project have been evaluated based on a discounted US$26/oz silver price and gold price of US$2,150/oz.Visit Silver Tiger Website herehttps://silvertigermetals.com/#SilverTigerMetals #SilverMining #MexicoMining #CriticalMetals #SilverStocks #JuniorMining #TSXV #OTCQX

Cupani Metals (CSE: CUPA) (OTCQB:CUPIF) makes its debut in 2026 on this episode as Michael Fox sits down with Brian Bosse, CEO & Director, to unpack a compelling exploration story in Quebec. Bosse explains Cupani’s core thesis: an exploration company with a substantial historical resource estimate for copper, nickel, platinum, and palladium, last drilled in the 1980s, now consolidated under Cupani’s exclusive rights after a decade-long effort. The discussion revisits their Quebec City meeting where an “impressive project” was showcased, and outlines 2025’s push to reopen access to the land package, conduct a 5,000 square kilometer helicopter EM and magnetic survey, identify three strong new targets, and refine a high-priority corridor to better understand the deposit geology. Bosse emphasizes Cupani’s strategic location near existing mines and infrastructure, while noting that rising metal prices and disciplined finance have lifted known resources from $800 million to $1.3 billion since January 2025. The conversation also outlines a magmatic river deposit theory, with a planned late-February to March 2026 drill program spanning 12 kilometers and 3,000 meters in the first phase, using downhole EM to pinpoint potential zones even if initial holes miss the mark. A Current Private Placement Funding remains open and is expected to close on January 29, 2026.About CUPANICUPANI Metals Corp. provides shareholders with long-term capital growth exposure by investing in mineral exploration properties and other assets. The Company is listed on the CSE under the symbol “CUPA”. To learn more about the Company please visit https://cupanimetals.com/#CupaniMetals #MiningPodcast #QuebecMining #CopperExploration #NickelMining #PlatinumPalladium #JuniorMining #ResourceExploration

Blue Lagoon Resources (CSE: BLLG) (OTCQB: BLAGF) (FSE: 7BL), under President and CEO Rana Vig, is crushing it with their high-grade gold project near Smithers, BC—securing the first mining permit in five years, ramping up production to 100+ tons per day (permitted for 150), and shipping material to the Merritt mill for their first nearly $1M revenue haul from Ocean Partners. While gold powers the show (averaging 9 g/t, eyeing 15,000 oz to fuel buybacks, dividends, and exploration), silver steals the spotlight too—with reserves 4x the gold and prices surging near $80/oz, it’s a game-changer for the bottom line, especially as silver hits critical metals lists. Dive into Rana’s plans for aggressive drilling on their massive 22,000-hectare “blue sky” land package, efficient 40-ton truck ops (2-4 loads daily), and untapped targets starting late Q2/early Q3. High-grade wins in today’s gold/silver boom—contact Rana via bluelagoonresources.com for investor details!About Blue Lagoon Resources Inc.Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based, well-funded, growth-oriented mining company focused on advancing its 100% owned Dome Mountain Gold Project in British Columbia. Led by a team with deep mining and finance experience, the Company operates in one of the world’s most attractive mining jurisdictions.In February 2025, Blue Lagoon achieved a major milestone with the granting of a full mining permit – one of only nine issued in British Columbia since 2015 – and has since commenced underground mining operations. Mineralized material from Dome Mountain will be processed under a long-term toll milling agreement with Nicola Mining. Beginning in H1 2026, the Company plans to reinvest internally generated cash flow into near-mine and regional exploration to further expand its resource base.With a strong commitment to sustainability, community, and First Nation engagement, Blue Lagoon’s objective is to become a profitable, cash-flowing gold producer while creating lasting value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.The Company is not basing its production decision at Dome Mountain on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. The production decision is based on having existing mining infrastructure, past bulk sampling and processing activity, and the established mineral resource. The Company understands that there is increased uncertainty, and consequently a higher risk of failure, when production is undertaken in advance of a feasibility study.#BlueLagoonResources #GoldMining #SilverMining #BCGold #MiningStocks #MiningNews #CriticalMetals

Join Michael Fox as he sits down with Rupert Williams, CEO of North Peak Resources (TSXV: NPR), to dive into their exciting gold mining project in Nevada. North Peak acquired a historic mine from a private family, now 100% owned by the company with Harry Dobson as chairman and the Ericsson family holding 20% of shares. They’re targeting near-surface oxide gold, robust underground infrastructure via LiDAR-mapped 700m shafts, and a massive sulfide anomaly uncovered by airborne geophysics—backed by standout drill hits like 24m of 12 g/t gold. Recent surface drilling (3,500m across 12 holes to 1,850ft depths) wraps up soon with results by early January, paving the way for a 5,000-7,000m campaign in May/June and underground work. Plans include processing a 220,000-tonne waste pile through a nearby leach pad (85-90% recovery expected), generating cash flow to fuel aggressive 2026 exploration aiming for 3-5 million ounces. With a lean 44M share structure (top 10 holders own 70%), solid cash position, and no dilution yet, Rupert eyes funding only if results shine—check their website for updates and follow this high-upside story!About North PeakThe Company is a Canadian-based gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “NPR” and the OTCQB under the symbol “NPRLF”. Launched by the founding team behind both Kirkland Lake Gold and Rupert Resources, the team has a strong track record of acquiring mining assets, applying modern exploration techniques and taking them into operational mines. In 2025 North Peak fully acquired the Prospect Mountain Property which sits in the middle of the historic high-grade gold and polymetallic mining camp of Eureka Nevada within the gold prolific Battle Mountain/Eureka trend.North Peak Websitewww.northpeakresources.com#GoldMining #NorthPeakResources #NevadaGold #GoldExploration #MiningStocks

In this eye-opening discussion, Michael Fox and Chris Temple of the National Investor break down the Federal Reserve’s surprise quarter-point rate cut—the last one planned unless conditions shift—along with their bold $40B monthly Treasury buys and unlimited repo interventions to counter global pressures from Japan and prevent bubble bursts. They dive into Powell’s tightrope walk amid Fed infighting, Trump-era political heat, and historical echoes of the 1970s; analyze how Trump’s deficit-fueled growth bets could spark inflation and a dollar slump despite bond market realities; unpack the fading credit cycle, Main Street slowdowns spotted in New Orleans and St. Augustine, and why rate cuts won’t fix deep debt woes. Wrapping up with Supreme Court tariff risks, bubble warnings, and 2026 outlooks—from “Trump golden age” to epic bust—Chris shares must-know insights at nationalinvestor.com.#InterestRates #FederalReserve #TrumpEconomy #MarketBubbles#FinancialNews

Join Michael Fox as he interviews Tim Crossley, President and CEO of Adyton Resources (TSX-V:ADY), a TSX Venture-listed company operating in Papua New Guinea. Tim shares insights into Adyton’s projects across two island locations with three tenements, including advanced exploration at their flagship Feni Island gold-copper project and the Ferguson Island gold projects. He discusses Papua New Guinea’s rich mineral landscape, logistical and community challenges, and the importance of joint ventures, including partnerships with a Chinese-Singaporean group advancing Wapolu and Gameta projects. Tim also highlights their strategic focus on cash flow generation, drilling programs to expand resources, and plans to move toward pre-feasibility studies, supported by strong financial backing.ABOUT ADYTON RESOURCES CORPORATIONAdyton Resources Corporation is focused on the development of gold and copper resources in world class mineral jurisdictions. It currently has a portfolio of highly prospective mineral exploration projects in Papua New Guinea on which it is exploring to expand its identified gold Inferred and Indicated Mineral Resources and expand on its recent significant copper drill intercepts on the 100% owned Feni Island project. The Company’s mineral exploration projects are located on the Pacific Ring of Fire on easy to access island locations which hosts several globally significant copper and gold deposits including the Lihir gold mine and Panguna copper/gold mine on Bougainville Island, both neighboring projects to the Company’s Feni Island project.Adyton has a total Mineral Resource Estimate inventory within its PNG portfolio of projects comprising indicated resources of 173,000 ounces gold and inferred resources of 2,000,000 ounces gold.The Feni Island Project currently has a mineral resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 dated October 14, 2021, which has outlined an initial inferred mineral resource of 60.4 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.75 g/t Au, for contained gold of 1,460,000 ounces, assuming a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au. See the NI 43-101 technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Feni Gold-Copper Property, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea prepared for Adyton Resources by Mark Berry (MAIG), Simon Tear (MIGI PGeo), Matthew White (MAIG) and Andy Thomas (MAIG), each an independent mining consultant and “qualified person” as defined in NI 43-101, available under Adyton’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability.The Fergusson Island Project currently has a mineral resource prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 dated October 14, 2021, which outlined an indicated mineral resource of 4.0 million tonnes at an average grade of 1.33 g/t Au for contained gold of 173,000 ounces and an inferred mineral resource of 16.3 million tonnes at an average grade of 1.02 g/t Au for contained gold of 540,000 ounces. See the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Fergusson Gold Property, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea” prepared for Adyton Resources by Mark Berry (MAIG), Simon Tear (MIGI PGeo), Matthew White (MAIG) and Andy Thomas (MAIG), each an independent mining consultant and “qualified person” as defined in NI 43-101, available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and have not demonstrated economic viability.For more information about Adyton and its projects, visit www.adytonresources.com

Michael Fox interviews Bart Jaworski, President and CEO of Group Eleven Metals (TSX-V: ZNG) (OTCQB: GRLVF) (FRA: 3GE), about their groundbreaking zinc-lead-silver discovery in Ireland, part of a 6-kilometer mineralized trend. Bart shares insights on their active drilling program with three rigs, targeting the most significant find in Ireland in a decade, and highlights the country’s top-ranked mining policies, excellent infrastructure, and strong industry partnerships including Glencore and the Irish Strategic Investment Fund. He updates on Ballywire Discovery’s impressive drill results revealing high-grade zinc, lead, silver, and copper mineralization over 2.6 kilometers and new zones extending mineralization further. The conversation covers upcoming drilling plans focused on expanding copper mineralization, exploring parallel zones, and understanding the geological systems driving these discoveries. Bart also discusses the company’s secured drilling budget and zinc market dynamics, emphasizing the potential to significantly increase resource size and value in the near future.#IrelandMining #ZincMining #SilverMining #CopperMining #MiningInvestment

Michael Fox and Ted J. Butler discuss key developments in Latin America’s silver mining sector, highlighting a shift toward pro-mining policies in countries like Argentina, Bolivia, and Mexico. They explore how Mexico’s updated mining regulations and U.S. recognition of silver as a critical metal set the stage for a new commodity super cycle. The conversation covers silver’s rising strategic importance in investment, monetary policies—especially India’s innovative use of silver as loan collateral starting in 2024—and military applications amid global geopolitical tensions. They analyze ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Latin America, the U.S. response to Russian and Chinese influences, and the stability and demand dynamics of the silver market, emphasizing strong long-term fundamentals driven by industrial, solar, and defense needs.#silvermining #LatinAmericaMining #SilverInvesting #MiningRegulations #CommoditySupercycle #SilverStockpiling #StrategicMetals #SilverMarket #Geopolitics #MexicoMining #IndiaSilver #SilverDemand #PreciousMetals #DefenseMetals #InvestingInSilver

Michael Fox, host of the Prospector Podcast, sat down with Kai Hoffmann of SOAR Financial to explore Financing in the junior mining sector. They discussed SOAR Financial’s activities including its Soar Financially podcast, collaboration on the Gold Newsletter channel, and the upcoming German Gold Show experiencing record turnout due to high gold prices. Since May, mining and gold sector financings have surged past $5 billion, marking a strong recovery with record deal sizes after the PDAC conference. While grassroots explorers still facing funding hurdles, companies are benefiting from low debt and cash reserves, fostering an active M&A environment. Kai analyzed gold market shifts, noting investor enthusiasm, especially among younger attendees, and the positive engagement mining firms see from shareholders. Rising gold prices have turned formerly unprofitable projects lucrative, triggered increased royalties, and kept cost inflation low despite oil prices. Though gold and silver markets face some correction, financings remain robust, with uncertainty around timing tied to Federal Reserve moves.#MiningSector #GoldInvesting #JuniorMining #GoldMarket #MiningFinance #GoldPrices #MergersAndAcquisitions #MiningNews #GoldInvestors #GoldMining #FinancialMarkets #MiningIndustry #GoldAndSilver #MiningSeason #GoldNews #PreciousMetals #GoldForecast #Exploration #MiningRecovery

Michael Fox interviews Craig Hallworth, CFO of Gunnison Copper (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) (FSE: 3XS0), to discuss the company’s focus on copper development and production in southern Arizona. Craig details Gunnison Copper as a pure-play copper developer with their flagship Gunnison Copper Project aiming for 170 million pounds of copper cathode annually at a $1.94 per pound cost. He highlights a partnership with Rio Tinto’s Nuton LLC using innovative sulfide leaching technology at the Johnson Camp mine, targeting production by year-end. They explore copper’s critical role in the U.S. economy amid supply deficits and strengthening government support. The conversation covers the U.S. copper processing shortfall, innovations like the Nuton process that eliminate smelting and cut costs, and the upcoming January 2026 Preliminary Economic Assessment update for Gunnison’s flagship project, signaling promising progress and investment potential.ABOUT GUNNISON COPPERGunnison Copper Corp. is a multi-asset pure-play copper developer and producer that controls the Cochise Mining District (the district), containing 12 known deposits within an 8 km economic radius, in the Southern Arizona Copper Belt.Its flagship asset, the Gunnison Copper Project, has a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource containing over 831.6 million tons with a total copper grade of 0.31% (Measured Mineral Resource of 191.3 million tons at 0.37% and Indicated Mineral Resource of 640.2 million tons at 0.29%), and a preliminary economic assessment yielding robust economics including an NPV8% of $1.3 billion, IRR of 20.9%, and payback period of 4.1 years. It is being developed as a conventional operation with open pit mining, heap leach, and SX/EW refinery to produce finished copper cathode on-site with direct rail link.The PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the conclusions reached in the PEA will be realized. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.In addition, Gunnison’s Johnson Camp Asset, which is now in production, is fully funded by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto Venture, with a production capacity of up to 25 million lbs of finished copper cathode annually.Other significant deposits controlled by Gunnison in the district, with potential to be economic satellite feeder deposits for Gunnison Project infrastructure, include Strong and Harris, South Star, and eight other deposits.www.GunnisonCopper.com#GunnisonCopper #CopperMining #SulfideLeaching #CopperProduction #NeutonProcess #CopperSupplyChain #CopperUSA #MiningTechnology #CopperInvestment #SustainableMining #JohnsonCampMine #RioTinto #CopperCriticalMetal #USMining #CleanTechMining

Michael Fox, host of the Prospector Podcast, interviews Terry Lynch, President and CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1), at the New Orleans Investment Conference, where Terry highlights their high-grade polymetallic discovery near Nemaska, Quebec—last year’s top-performing junior mining stock on the TSXV. They discuss recent exciting drill results, including 6 meters of 12% copper, and the strategic use of Borehole EM technology for exploration, currently focusing on the promising Tiger area. Terry explains different EM techniques and shares updates on their expanded land package from 46 to 313 square kilometers, identifying eight regional targets, as well as a summer drill program with 34 holes totaling 17,000 meters. The conversation covers the decision to pause drilling temporarily despite a major EM anomaly to safeguard future land acquisitions, with expert geologist Steven Beresford optimistic about high-grade nickel and copper prospects. They also preview a fall drill program aiming for 25,000 meters by mid-December, the imminent New York Stock Exchange uplisting, and encourage investors to track progress via the company’s website and podcasts.About Power Metallic Mines Inc.Power Metallic is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing the Nisk Project Area (Nisk–Lion–Tiger)–a high–grade Copper–PGE, Nickel, gold and silver system–toward Canada’s next polymetallic mine.On 1 February 2021, Power Metallic (then Chilean Metals) secured an option to earn up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (TSX–V: CRE). Following the June 2025 purchase of 313 adjoining claims (~167 km²) from Li–FT Power, the Company now controls ~212.86 km² and roughly 50 km of prospective basin margins.Power Metallic is expanding mineralization at the Nisk and Lion discovery zones, evaluating the Tiger target, and exploring the enlarged land package through successive drill programs.Beyond the Nisk Project Area, Power Metallic indirectly has an interest in significant land packages in British Columbia and Chile, by its 50% share ownership position in Chilean Metals Inc., which were spun out from Power Metallic via a plan of arrangement on February 3, 2025.It also owns 100% of Power Metallic Arabia which owns 100% interest in the Jabul Baudan exploration license in The Kingdon of Saudi Arabia’s JabalSaid Belt. The property encompasses over 200 square kilometres in an area recognized for its high prospectivity for copper gold and zinc mineralization. The region is known for its massive volcanic sulfide (VMS) deposits, including the world-class Jabal Sayid mine and the promising Umm and Damad deposit.https://www.powermetallic.com/#ProspectorPodcast #PowerMetallicMines #PNPN #JuniorMiningStocks #PolymetallicDiscovery #NemaskaQuebec #CopperExploration #HighGradeMining #BoreholeEM #DrillResults #MiningInvestments #TSXV #MiningConference #NickelExploration #MiningNews #MiningTechnology #MiningStocks #InvestmentPodcast #NewYorkStockExchange #MiningUpdates #MineralExploration #MiningIndustry #TSXVStocks

The Prospector News Michael Fox speaks with Barry O’Shea, President and CEO of Highland Copper (TSX-V: HI) (OTCQB: HDRSF), detailing the company’s flagship assets: the fully permitted, 100% owned Copperwood project in Michigan, one of the most advanced copper projects in the US, and a 34% stake in the White Pine project. With early site work underway and detailed engineering progressing, Highland Copper aims for Copperwood construction decision in 2026, about 16-17 years into the typical 20-year US copper development timeline. Barry emphasized copper’s critical role for US energy and defense and highlighted growing government support, including potential financing from the US Exim Bank and grants from the Department of Defense and Energy, boosting project investability. The company’s strong shareholder backing, led by Orion Mine Finance owning 28%, supports this development. Copperwood’s project economics look promising with a $170 million NPV and 18% IRR at $4 copper price, and further improvements in recovery and design could enhance returns. At $5 copper, the NPV triples to $507 million. Engineering is targeted to reach 40% by 2026 to aid debt financing, with a construction decision expected in late 2026 and full production planned by 2028-2029.About Highland Copper CompanyHighland Copper Company Inc. is a Canadian company focused on exploring and developing copper projects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. The Company owns the Copperwood deposit through long-term mineral leases and 34% of the White Pine North project through a joint venture with Kinterra Copper USA LLC. The Company also owns surface rights securing access to the Copperwood deposit and providing space for infrastructure at Copperwood as required. The Company has 736,363,619 common shares issued and outstanding.https://www.highlandcopper.com/#CopperMining #HighlandCopper #CopperwoodProject #WhitePineMine #CriticalMetals #MiningIndustry #MiningInvestment #SustainableMining #EnergyMetals #CopperPrice #MiningProjects #MiningEngineering #MineralResources #GreenEnergy #DefenseMetals #TSXV #OTCQB #MiningNews #CleanEnergy #FutureOfMining