ATEX Drills New Highest-Grade Intercept in First Phase VI Drill Hole Hitting 164 Metres of 2.72% CuEq Including 40 Metres of 4.73% CuEq in the B2B Zone

Core Insights - ATEX Resources Inc. has reported exceptional initial results from its Phase VI drill campaign at the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project, with drill hole ATXD25C intersecting 164 meters of 2.72% copper equivalent (CuEq), including 40 meters of 4.73% CuEq, marking the highest-grade intercept to date in the B2B Zone [1][2][3] Drill Results - Drill hole ATXD25C intersected 164 meters of 2.72% CuEq, comprising 1.69% copper and 0.97 g/t gold, with notable intervals of 86 meters at 3.77% CuEq and 40 meters at 4.73% CuEq starting from 1,558 meters downhole [3][4] - The results indicate a broader intercept of 528 meters at 1.32% CuEq from 1,302 meters downhole, suggesting potential for increased grade in the B2B Zone [3][4] - The B2B Zone remains open in all directions, highlighting the potential for further mineral resource expansion [3][4] Phase VI Drill Program - The Phase VI drill program is fully operational with six rigs targeting approximately 25,000 meters of exploration, which commenced six weeks earlier than the previous Phase V program, reflecting improved operational efficiency [9] - The primary objective is to further define the high-grade B2B Zone, which has shown record initial results, potentially enhancing the overall grade profile of the Valeriano Project [9] Future Exploration - Additional drill holes, including ATXD26B, ATXD23A, and ATXD30, are currently in progress, targeting high-grade mineralization and new discovery areas, with assay results pending [10][12] - The ongoing exploration aims to confirm high-grade mineralization along strike and test untested geophysical anomalies, indicating a strategic focus on expanding the resource base [10][12] Company Overview - ATEX is exploring the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project located in the Atacama Region, Chile, which is part of an emerging copper-gold porphyry mineral belt [14] - The project hosts a significant mineral resource, with an indicated resource of 475 million tonnes at 0.88% CuEq and an inferred resource of 1,511 million tonnes at 0.75% CuEq, as reported on September 23, 2025 [14]