Core Viewpoint - Copper Quest Exploration Inc. has entered into an Option to Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the AUXER Gold Property in Idaho, enhancing its exposure to gold and copper assets in North America [1]. Group 1: AUXER Gold Property Overview - The AUXER Gold Project is located in Bonner County, Idaho, approximately 4 miles northeast of Hope, covering 2,687 acres with 130 unpatented lode claims [3]. - The project is situated in a significant structural corridor within the Hope Fault system, indicating a strong geological potential for orogenic gold deposits [4]. - Historical exploration has shown exceptional gold grades, with surface samples reporting up to 21.0 g/t Au and underground workings averaging 9.42 g/t Au at an 18-meter depth [5]. Group 2: Exploration Potential - The AUXER Gold Project has not undergone historical drilling, with previous exploration limited to underground workings from the early 20th century, presenting a unique opportunity for modern exploration techniques [6]. - The project features a 7-kilometer strike length of mineralization and has multiple high-grade ore shoots, indicating potential for substantial underground mining operations [7]. - The property is permitted for drilling and re-establishing underground access, allowing for immediate exploration activities [7]. Group 3: Transaction Details - Under the Agreement, Copper Quest will pay a non-refundable fee of USD$30,000 and issue 2,000,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.15 per share to acquire the property [11]. - The common shares will be escrowed with staged releases over 12 months, and the transaction is subject to a 30-day due diligence period and exchange approval [11]. Group 4: Market Context - Global demand for gold remains strong due to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation, while supply growth is limited, highlighting the strategic value of advancing new gold projects in secure jurisdictions [12]. - Copper Quest is positioned to contribute to significant gold discoveries with its acquisitions, including the AUXER Gold Project and the past-producing Alpine Gold mine [9][12].

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Bayhorse Silver Inc, (TSXV: BHS) (OTCQB: BHSIF) (FSE: 7KXN) (the "Company" or "Bayhorse") is pleased to announce results from the recently completed IP Survey over its Idaho Pegasus Porphyry Copper Project, adjacent to its Bayhorse Mine Property that was completed in January 2026. Figure 1. Pegasus IP/AMT chargeability inversion model at 300m below topography overlaid on the 2024 VTEM survey showing the claim boundaries and its proximity to ...