Nine Mile Metals Intersects 44 Meters of Copper Mineralization and Provides Drill Program Update

Core Insights - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. has successfully completed its 2025 drill program at the Wedge Project, with all five drill holes targeting copper mineralization intersecting significant VMS (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, Au) mineralization [1][9][10] Drill Hole Details - Drill hole WD-25-05 intersected massive VMS mineralization between 155.52 - 157.80 meters, followed by 40 meters of mineralized felsic volcanics from 157.80 to 197.80 meters [7][10] - The program included a total of 7 drill holes, totaling 1,654 meters, with five holes specifically targeting copper mineralization in the western extension of the Wedge Mine [8][9] Geological Observations - The mineralization consisted of abundant pyrite and lesser chalcopyrite, sphalerite, and galena, with local occurrences of covellite and bornite identified in some drill holes [11][12] - The western extension shows a different metal zonation compared to the eastern drill holes, with a higher concentration of chalcopyrite and pyrite [12][18] Future Plans - The company has identified new drill collar locations for further testing of the Copper Zone in the western extension and is preparing for a 2026 drilling campaign, including the West Wedge and Tribag Target Trend programs [5][12] - BHEM surveys are planned to assist in modeling the deposit and targeting additional drilling [5][9] Company Overview - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. is focused on VMS exploration in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, with a strategic emphasis on critical minerals required for EV and green technologies [16]