Kodiak Initiates Next Phase of Metallurgical Testwork for MPD Copper-Gold Project

Core Insights - Kodiak Copper Corp. has initiated a new phase of metallurgical testwork for its 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in Southern British Columbia, building on previous test results received in Q2 2025 [1][2][3] Summary by Sections Metallurgical Testwork Program - The new testwork program will include composite samples from six deposits and mineralized zones at MPD: Gate, Man, Dillard, West, Adit, and South [2] - The focus will be on enhancing recoveries for both copper and gold through gold characterization studies and optimizing flotation processes [2] - Results from this program are expected in Q1 2026 and will support Mineral Resource definition work and guide future project development [2] Company Leadership and Management - Claudia Tornquist, President and CEO of Kodiak, emphasized the importance of this metallurgical testwork as a de-risking step for the MPD project [3] - JDS Energy and Mining Inc. has been engaged to manage the metallurgical testwork program, with technical guidance from Kodiak advisor Mike Westendorf [3] - The laboratory work will be conducted at Base Metallurgical Laboratories Ltd in Kamloops, supervised by JDS Senior Metallurgist Tad Crowie, P.Eng [3] Project Overview - Kodiak is focused on its copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA, with the MPD project being the most advanced asset located in a mining district with excellent infrastructure [5] - The MPD project has multiple substantial mineralized zones, with a maiden resource estimate planned for 2025 [5] - The company also holds the Mohave copper-molybdenum-silver porphyry project in Arizona, near the Bagdad mine [7]