XXIX Expands Drill Program at Cooke and Saddle Zones Following Encouraging Early Results at Opemiska

Core Insights - XXIX Metal Corp. is expanding its 2025 drill program at the Opemiska Project due to stronger-than-expected results from the Cooke Zone and increased confidence in the Saddle Zone [1][5] Cooke Zone: Outperforming Early Expectations - Drilling at the Cooke Zone has confirmed a more extensive mineralized horizon than previously modeled, leading to a doubling of the drill budget and meter count [2][7] - The focus will be on the near-surface crown pillar of the former Cooke Gold Mine and step-outs along a newly identified horizon, representing a significant opportunity for resource addition [2][7] Saddle Zone: Advancing Toward Resource Definition - The Saddle Zone has shown strong copper-gold intercepts in past campaigns, but drill density has not been sufficient for resource inclusion [3] - The expanded drilling program aims to connect and upgrade known high-grade areas, similar to the Cooke Zone, and offers substantial upside potential [3][7] Driving Growth Beyond the October PEA - The expanded drill program is intended to build on the recently announced Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), which demonstrated strong economics and rapid payback [4] - Resource additions from both Cooke and Saddle, along with other near-pit targets, could enhance project scale and improve the upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study [4] Operational Updates - The total drill program has been increased to 10,000 meters, split between the Cooke and Saddle Zones [7] - A second drill rig was mobilized at the end of November to accelerate progress across priority targets [12]