Coppernico Commences Field Exploration at Nioc and Antapampa Targets at Sombrero
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Coppernico Commences Field Exploration at
Nioc and Antapampa Targets at Sombrero
Vancouver, Canada – November 17, 2025 – Coppernico Metals Inc. (TSX: COPR, OTCQB: CPPMF, FSE: 9I3)
(“Coppernico” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that, through its wholly owned private Peruvian
subsidiary, Sombrero Minerales SAC, it has commenced a comprehensive field exploration program at the
Nioc target area and the Antapampa target within the Sombrero Project in Peru (Figure 1). The program
marks the first sustained, systematic evaluation by the Company in these areas, and is designed to refine
targets for future drilling within an extensive land position offering multiple large skarn-porphyry discovery
opportunities.
Program Overview
The 2025 field campaign includes:
• Soil geochemistry on a grid of 200 metres (m) x 200 m spacing to delineate and vector
geochemical anomalies in areas without rock outcrop (Figure 2).
• Channel sampling of key outcrops to assess grade distribution and continuity.
• Geological mapping and rock sampling to characterize lithology, alteration, and structural
controls.
The objective is to expand and better define known surface mineralization at Nioc, characterize the
geochemical footprint of the larger skarn system, and identify and evaluate new mineralized zones ,
particularly at Antapampa, to focus exploration toward defining drill ready targets.
Ivan Bebek, Chair and CEO of Coppernico, commented, “The commencement of these programs, along
with additional geophysical studies that will follow in the near future, are indicative of our continued, active
efforts to refine and further establish a premier pipeline of significant copper-gold targets within our large
land position ahead of upcoming drill campaigns.
Sombrero represents one of the most compelling copper -gold exploration opportunities for discovery
globally, with analogues to several major mines. Our collaboration and partnerships with local communities
and the Peruvian government continue to expand across the region, further supporting the advancement
of this exceptional project.”
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Figure 1: Nioc target area and Antapampa target located north of the Ccascabamba target area within
the Sombrero Project
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Figure 2: Details of the planned surface work program
Nioc Target Area
At Nioc, surface mapping showcases a garnet–magnetite skarn domain with visible copper oxides and trace
sulphides across an envelope of approximately 2 kilometres (km) by 3 km of discontinuously mapped skarn
alteration, consistent with a large exoskarn system and directly comparable to alteration observed at the
nearby Ccascabamba target area.
Recent surface channel sampling at Nioc outlined multiple, continuous copper-gold intervals (see
Company press release dated September 4, 2025). The longest and highest grade composites reported to
date include:
• 25SRT032: 93.5 m of 0.87% Cu, 0.19 g/t Au, 0.60 g/t Ag
• 25SRT029: 52 m of 1.06% Cu, 0.19 g/t Au, 1.20 g/t Ag
• 25SRT030: 40 m of 0.96% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au, 0.96 g/t Ag
• 25SRT042: 36 m of 1.10% Cu, 0.32 g/t Au, 3.44 g/t Ag
True widths unknown. All reported as length and density weighted composites , no internal high -grade
skipping.
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These channels were cut across outcropping garnet–magnetite skarn and demonstrate continuous, near
surface mineralization coincident with the broader alteration footprint.
Nioc overlies a prominent induced polarization (IP) chargeability anomaly measuring approximately 1.8 km
by 1.4 km (commonly >20 mV/V) and modeled to at least approximately 400 m below surface. The anomaly
is spatially aligned with mapped skarn alteration and surface copper -gold occurrences, supporting the
potential for significant sulfide mineralization at depth.
Antapampa Target
Located nearly 2 km north of Nioc, Antapampa is an iron skarn occurrence identified through recent target
pipeline work. It remains under evaluated and will be advanced through mapping, reconnaissance
channel/rock sampling, and soils to establish mineralization style, footprint, and vectors. No IP has been
completed over the Antapampa target and magnetic data in this area is coarse and limited.
The Company plans to complete soil grid coverage and conduct systematic channel and rock sampling
across prioritized sub-areas at Nioc and Antapampa. It intends to integrate multi -element geochemistry
with ongoing mapping and historical IP data to further refine exploration vectors. Based on these results,
the team expects to rank targets for potential drill testing, focusing on areas where surface grades, alteration
intensity, and IP features appear to coincide. Additional geophysical surveys may be considered to provide
greater resolution of subsurface characteristics and guide future exploration efforts.
Tim Kingsley, VP Exploration, commented, “Nioc is a key area comparable to Fierrazo, with relatively
strong surface outcrop in comparison to the majority of our targets in our large concession package. Recent
rock and channel sampling showcase exceptional surface mineralization, including wide areas of 1% copper,
making it the highest grade outcrop documented at Sombrero to date.
We also see significant potential at the nearby Antapampa target, which exhibits an iron-skarn system
characterized by outcrops and sub-crops of massive magnetite associated with garnet skarn.
We are very encouraged to be advancing these targets as we continue to strengthen our relationships with
the local community by assisting in the application for agricultural grants, providing local employment, and
in this way, working to progress long-term community agreements and in turn, permits for future drilling.”
Technical Disclosure and Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information contained in this news release was reviewed and approved by Tim
Kingsley, M.Sc., CPG, Coppernico’s VP of Exploration, who is a “Qualified Person” (as defined in NI 43-101).
Quality Control
Analytical samples were taken by chisel and hammer in continuous horizontal lines, typically samples were
composited over up to 2 metre lengths per sample, however this may be reduced to 0.5 metres where
lithological or significant mineralogical changes were observed in order to accurately reflect the apparent
width of mineralisation. Typical sample weights were 1 kg per metre. Samples were collected in plastic bags
and given a unique reference number. Approximately 2 -3 kg of material per sample was collect ed for
analysis and sent to the ALS Lab in Lima, Peru for preparation and analysis. Preparation included crushing
the sample to 90% < 2mm and pulverizing 1,000 g of crushed material to better than 95% < 106 microns. All
samples are assayed using 30 g nomin al weight fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au -AA23) and
multi-element using four acid digest ICP-AES/ICP-MS method (ME-MS61). Where MS61 results were greater
or near 10,000 ppm Cu, or 10,000 ppm Zn the assays were repeated with ore grade four acid digest method
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(Cu-OG62). QA/QC programs for 2025 channel samples using internal standard samples, blanks, and
duplicates, lab duplicates, lab standards, and lab blanks indicate good overall accuracy and precision.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ivan Bebek
Chair & CEO
For further information, please contact:
Coppernico Metals Inc.
Phone: +1 778 729 0600
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.coppernicometals.com
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About Coppernico
Coppernico is a mineral exploration company focused on creating value for shareholders and stakeholders
through diligent project evaluation and exploration , in pursuit of the discovery of premier copper-gold
deposits in the Americas. The Company’s management and technical teams have a successful track record
of raising capital, discovery and the monetization of exploration successes. The Company's objective is to
become a leading advanced copper and gold explorer, and through its wholly owned private Peruvian
subsidiary Sombrero Minerales S.A.C., is currently focused on the Ccascabamba (previously referred to as
Sombrero Main) and Nioc target areas within the Sombrero Project in Peru, its flagship project, while
regularly reviewing additional premium projects to consider for acquisition.
The Sombrero Project is a land package of approximately 56,400 hectares (564 square kilometres) located
in the north -western margins of the world -renowned Andahuaylas-Yauri trend in Peru. It consists of a
number of prospective exploration targets characterized by copper-gold skarn and porphyry systems and
precious metal epithermal systems. The Company’s NI 43-101 technical report, with an effective date of April
17, 2024, and as filed on SEDAR+ on May 23, 2024, focuses on the Ccascabamba and Nioc target areas of the
Sombrero Project.
Coppernico Metals Inc. is currently listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “COPR”, trades
on the OTCQB Venture Market under symbol “CPPMF” and is quoted over the counter by certain dealers in
the Unofficial Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “9I3”. More information about
Coppernico can be found on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
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mapping and sampling results, the prospective nature of identified targets for future exp loration, the
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