Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Barrick achieved record financial results in Q4 2025, with a 45% increase in revenues from Q3, driven by increased production and a 21% rise in realized gold prices [8][9] - Net earnings nearly doubled from the prior quarter, and the company reported record quarterly cash flow, free cash flow, earnings per share, and cash balance [8][9] - For the year, cash flow from operations reached $7.7 billion and free cash flow was $3.9 billion, up 71% and 194% year-over-year, respectively [9][10] - The company ended the year with a net cash position of $2 billion, indicating a strong balance sheet [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gold production increased by 5% from Q3, with a full-year total of 3.26 million ounces, aligning with guidance [6][19] - Copper production rose by 13% from Q3, driven by higher throughput at Lumwana [6] - The operational review led to a restructuring of business units, enhancing operational efficiency [6][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The gold price increased by 21%, contributing to higher margins and EBITDA [10] - The company reported a significant increase in shareholder returns, marking the highest annual returns in Barrick's history [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Barrick plans to proceed with an IPO of its North American gold assets, targeting completion by late 2026 to maximize shareholder value [4][10] - The company is focused on safety as its top priority for 2026, following operational challenges in the previous year [5][15] - The management team has been restructured to enhance operational experience and effectiveness [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving production guidance for 2026, with expectations of increased production from Loulo-Gounkoto and slight increases from other operations [19][20] - The company is optimistic about the operational performance in Nevada, indicating a strong start to 2026 [19][84] Other Important Information - The board has authorized a 40% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.175, reflecting a commitment to returning cash to shareholders [11][12] - The company has resolved disputes in Mali and regained operational control, with plans to ramp up production [18][75] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the strategic rationale behind the partial IPO of NGM and PV? - Management believes that a partial IPO will unlock more value than a full separation, as the North American assets are undervalued within Barrick [32][33] Question: What are the intended proceeds from the IPO? - The specifics of the use of proceeds will be determined as part of the preparation work for the IPO [36] Question: What is the latest on the Reko Diq financing? - Management is reviewing the security situation in Balochistan before proceeding with financing [38] Question: How has the mine plan review affected guidance, particularly for Carlin? - The review has led to more realistic production targets based on actual performance, with some reductions in expected output but increased confidence in delivery [42][44] Question: Is Veladero considered a non-core asset? - Veladero is not non-core and is one of the top-performing assets, with no plans for divestiture [54] Question: What is the guidance for recovery rates at PV? - The target recovery rate has been adjusted to 84%, with ongoing efforts to optimize stockpile blending [61][62] Question: How will costs be managed going forward? - Management indicated that costs are expected to remain flat, with no specific guidance provided for the next couple of years [94] Question: Will Barrick sell more gold resources? - The focus remains on high-quality assets, and any dispositions will align with the strategic filter [104]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results February 5, 2026 Agenda Today's Speakers Q4 2025 RESULTS │ 2 Mark Hill President and CEO Graham Shuttleworth Senior EVP & CFO 1 Q4 2025 Highlights 2 Safety & Health 3 Operational Highlights 4 Financial Highlights 5 Capital Allocation 6 Regional Results 7 Guidance 8 Reserves & Resources Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information Certain information contained or incorporated by reference in this presentation, including any information as to our strategy, projects, plans or ...

Core Insights - Andina Copper Corporation has reported significant assay results from its first diamond drill hole CDH003 at the Cobrasco copper-molybdenum project in Colombia, indicating a globally significant Cu-Mo porphyry system with potential for large tonnages of high-grade mineralization [2][3]. Exploration Progress - The company has completed three diamond drill holes totaling 2609 meters since starting field exploration in October 2025, with a fourth hole currently in progress [1][3]. - CDH003 intersected significant copper mineralization from surface to a final depth of 774.8 meters, with high-grade intersections including 352 meters at 0.68% Cu and 112 ppm Mo from 144 meters [2][4]. - Ongoing drilling is expected to expand the mineralization footprint both northward and southward along a well-defined structural corridor [2][3]. Upcoming Developments - Results from drill holes CDH004 and CDH005 are anticipated shortly, with CDH004 drilled to a depth of 900 meters and CDH005 to 934 meters [3][4]. - Surface reconnaissance has confirmed outcrops of early-stage A-type stockwork veining and limonites over 1 kilometer from the current drilling area, indicating further exploration potential [3][4]. Geological Insights - The geology of CDH003 reveals multiple hydrothermal events associated with the emplacement of intermediate to felsic porphyry intrusions, which are conducive to high-grade copper mineralization [9][16]. - Chalcopyrite and bornite have been identified in various forms, suggesting a complex mineralization process within the Cobrasco system [17][16]. Corporate Outlook - The company is in a catalyst-rich period with strong exploration-driven news flow expected across its projects, enhancing shareholder value [3][24]. - Andina Copper is focused on expanding its presence in the Andean porphyry belt, which is known for significant copper production [24].

Company Overview - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. is a junior mining company focused on advancing its Yerington, MacArthur, and Bear projects in Lyon County, Nevada through an earn-in agreement with Nuton [5] - The company aims to accelerate production from its long-life, low-strip-ratio, brownfield-advantaged Yerington Copper Project by utilizing modern processing technologies [5] Recent Developments - The CEO, John Banning, will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on February 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM ET [1] - The company has received US$30.5 million from Nuton to advance the Yerington Copper Project [8] - Lion Copper and Gold Corp. has secured US$31 million in milestone funding to advance the feasibility study and mine permitting for the Yerington Copper Project [8] - The company announced pre-feasibility study results for the Yerington Copper Project and its maiden mineral reserve [8] Event Details - The conference will be an interactive online event allowing investors to ask questions in real-time, with an archived webcast available for those unable to attend live [2] - Investors are encouraged to pre-register and run an online system check to facilitate participation and receive updates [2]

// Not for distribution to the United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States // VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (CSE: CQX; OTCQB: IMIMF; FRA: 3MX) (“Copper Quest” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated January 26, 2026, it has increased and closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement for total gross proceeds of $2,099,890 (the “Offering”) through the issuance o ...

Core Insights - Diamond Hill Capital's "Small Cap Strategy" reported a favorable performance in Q4 2025, with the Russell 2000 Index gaining 2.19% and a yearly gain of 12.81% [1] - The firm emphasizes a focus on resilient businesses capable of sustaining earnings amid market volatility as it heads into 2026 [1] Company Performance - Taseko Mines Limited (NYSEAMERICAN:TGB) is highlighted as a leading contributor, with a stock price of $8.37 as of February 4, 2026, and a remarkable 41.15% return in the past month, alongside a 318.50% increase over the past year [2][3] - The company's market capitalization stands at $3.019 billion [2] Market Context - Taseko Mines Limited's stock performance in Q4 was bolstered by a more than 15% increase in copper prices and optimism surrounding its Florence, AZ project [3] - Despite its potential, Taseko Mines Limited is not among the top 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 16 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q3, up from 13 in the previous quarter [3]

Core Insights - Algo Grande Copper Corp. has announced initial drill results from its first drilling program at the Adelita Project in Sonora, Mexico, confirming a significant expansion of copper-gold-silver mineralization at depth at Cerro Grande [2][3][10] Drill Results - Drill hole AG_GC_002 intersected a total of 41.6 meters of cumulative skarn mineralization across five well-mineralized horizons, including three new horizons not previously identified in historical drilling [4][10] - The drill hole also revealed a broader mineralized envelope totaling 70.6 meters above 0.6% Cu, indicating extensive mineralization beyond the skarn horizons [5][10] Mineralization Details - The skarn intersections include high-grade copper, gold, and silver mineralization, with specific intervals reporting: - 14.79 meters at 1.4% Cu, 0.5 g/t Au, and 20 g/t Ag [6] - 9.55 meters at 1.4% Cu, 0.4 g/t Au, and 41.8 g/t Ag [6] - 1.85 meters at 4.1% Cu, 11 g/t Au, and 150 g/t Ag [6] - The presence of multiple stacked skarn horizons enhances the tonnage potential of the mineralized system [16][28] Geological Insights - The identification of intrusive phases with copper mineralization and molybdenum values supports the interpretation that the skarn mineralization may be linked to a deeper porphyry-style intrusive source [14][17] - Geological observations indicate that the mineralization remains open, with ongoing exploration efforts focused on tracing these new horizons laterally and at depth [10][28] Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to utilize surface soil geochemistry, detailed magnetic surveying, and high-resolution LiDAR to refine the skarn corridor and improve structural interpretation for future drilling [18] - Drilling at Cerro Grande is ongoing, with additional drill holes in progress to further evaluate the extent and continuity of the mineralization [13][28]

(all amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise noted) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) ("Ero" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce record 2025 copper production and provide 2026 guidance and an updated three-year production outlook. HIGHLIGHTS Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Optimization initiatives across the Company's operating portfolio in 2025 contributed to record quarterly copper production of 19,706 tonnes and quarterly ...

Core Viewpoint - Gunnison Copper Corp. is conducting an offering of up to 143,208,937 common shares currently owned by Greenstone Resources II LP and its affiliates, with completion expected by February 17, 2026 [1][2][4]. Group 1: Offering Details - The Greenstone Group has appointed Paradigm Capital Inc. to act as an agent for the offering on a "best efforts" basis [1]. - Completion of the offering is contingent upon the execution of share purchase agreements between the Greenstone Group and the purchasers [2]. - Following the offering, the Greenstone Group will no longer hold any common shares of Gunnison, resulting in a decrease of 33.88% in ownership [4]. Group 2: Company Background - Gunnison Copper Corp. is a multi-asset pure-play copper developer and producer, controlling the Cochise Mining District in Southern Arizona, which contains 12 known deposits [5]. - The flagship asset, the Gunnison Copper Project, has a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of over 831.6 million tons with a total copper grade of 0.31% [6]. - The preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Gunnison Copper Project indicates a net present value (NPV) of $1.3 billion, an internal rate of return (IRR) of 20.9%, and a payback period of 4.1 years [6]. Group 3: Additional Assets - The Johnson Camp Asset, now in production, is fully funded by Nuton LLC, with a production capacity of up to 25 million pounds of finished copper cathode annually [8]. - Other significant deposits in the district, such as Strong and Harris, South Star, and eight others, have the potential to serve as economic satellite feeder deposits for the Gunnison Project infrastructure [8].

Record shareholder returns and another record quarterly financial performance mark successful delivery of 2025 operating planQ4 gold production 5% higher than Q3 at 871,000 ounces1, 2025 gold and copper production in line with guidanceRecord quarterly cash flow with operating cash flow of $2.73 billion and free cash flow2 of $1.62 billion—up 13% and 9%, respectively, over Q3Highest ever quarterly net earnings per share of $1.43 and adjusted net earnings per share2 of $1.04—up 88% and 79%, respectively, on Q ...