Coppernico Metals Expands Concessions at Sombrero
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Coppernico Metals Expands Concessions at
Sombrero
Vancouver, Canada – October 29, 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 expanded its concessions through an application covering 2,400
hectares over a newly identified lithocap-epithermal-porphyry target at its Sombrero Project in Peru.
The concessions were pursued after receiving encouraging early-stage geological and geochemical
sampling results from what the Company is referring to as the Rumi target, located east-southeast of the
Tipicancha target within the general Sombrero Project area (Figure 1). Mapping and reconnaissance rock
sampling have outlined a continuous footprint of approximately 2.3 kilometres (km) by 2.5 km of advanced
argillic alteration developed within a Miocene or younger volcanic package, indicative of a potential high-
sulphidation epithermal or lithocap-style system.
Highlights
• Large-scale lithocap: Approximately 4 square km of continuous kaolinite, alunite and silica
alteration with a few occurrences of dickite and disseminated pyrite, mapped by field
observations and Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) spectroscopy verification.
• Pathfinder anomalism: Initial reconnaissance sampling shows elevated arsenic (As), bismuth
(Bi) and antimony (Sb), with sporadic elevated values of molybdenum (Mo) up to 10 ppm and
copper (Cu) up to 101 ppm. High sulfur (S) values, greater than 3%, are consistent with mapped
pyrite rich zones, and acid sulphate alteration is consistent with high sulphidation systems.
• Multiple systems: Displays features similar to the Tipicancha and Ccello targets, suggesting a
regionally significant younger magmatic-hydrothermal event superimposed over the
Ccascabamba-Nioc skarn targets.
Ivan Bebek, Chair and CEO of Coppernico, commented, “As our exploration efforts are ongoing at various
targets at our Sombrero Project, we continue to review opportunities in the region aiming to expand our
pipeline of prospective discovery targets. The Rumi target is our 17th standalone target in our 56, 400-
hectare land position supporting our goal of pursuing multiple significant discoveries on the western side
of the Andahuaylas-Yauri belt. Additional permitting updates and channel sampling results are expected in
the coming weeks.”
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Figure 1: Sombrero Project footprint
Reconnaissance mapping and initial sampling have outlined a large zone of advanced argillic alteration at
the Rumi target, measuring approximately 2.3 km by 2.5 km. The alteration is characterized by kaolinite,
alunite, and vuggy to residual silica, with dickite occurring locally. Disseminated pyrite and native sulfur are
common throughout the area (Figure 2).
This distinctive mineral assemblage and texture point to an acid -sulfate environment, typical of high -
s u l fi d a t i o n e p i t h e r m a l s y s t e m s a n d l i t h o c a p s t h a t o f t e n d e v e l o p a b o v e p o r p h y r y c o p p e r-gold (Cu -Au)
centers. Early geochemical results from sixteen samples collected, included elevated As, Bi and Sb, further
supporting this interpretation. Samples also included sporadic elevated values of Mo up to 10 ppm and Cu
up to 101 ppm (Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Target scale geologic map showing contours of kaolinite, alunite and silica, with arsenic sample
values.
Early structural mapping shows that the alteration coincides with intersections between northeast and
east-west trending corridors. These structures and their intersections may have played an important role in
focusing and channeling magmatic fluids. On the strength of these findings, Coppernico has staked
approximately 2,400 hectares of new concessions. A follow-up mapping and sampling program is planned
to better define the scale and context of this emerging system.
This new discovery expands Coppernico’s growing pipeline of younger “lithocap” exploration targets within
Peru’s Miocene metallogenic belt, which now incorporates the Rumi, Tipicancha, Macha Machay, and Ccello
targets:
• Tipicancha: 1 km by 2 km epithermal alteration with Cu-bearing zones returning up to 22 m of 0.65%
Cu, including 10 m of 1.14% Cu (true widths unknown, see Coppernico press release dated May 21,
2025).
• Macha Machay: Newly mapped 4 km by 1 km alteration zone supported by broad geochemical
anomalies (additional exploration results pending, see Company press release dated August 18,
2025).
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• Ccello: Approximately 2 km by 1.5 km silver-kaolinite lithocap with silver mineralization associated
with quartz-alunite alteration and massive silica structures (see press release dated September 30,
2019 by Auryn Resources, Coppernico’s predecessor).
These Miocene -aged targets are superimposed over the westward extension of the older Eocene–
Oligocene Andahuaylas-Yauri Belt, an established porphyry Cu-Au province hosting the Company’s large-
scale skarn-porphyry Ccascabamba and Nioc target areas and the Good Lucky target. These overlapping
mineralizing events are likely indicating long-lived and multi-phase magmatic and hydrothermal activity,
suggesting the presence of deep -seated, crustal-scale structures and potential for concealed porphyry
centers at d epth. Regionally, the Miocene Belt of Peru hosts numerous productive epithermal -porphyry
systems. Notable examples include Morococha-Toromocho, located approximately 375 km to the north of
Sombrero, and Inmaculada-Pallancata-Selene, nearly 150 km to the south.
In connection with the application o f t h e s e c o n c e s s i o n s , t h e C o m p a n y p a i d t h e fi r s t y e a r o f a n n u a l
concession validity fees equal to US$3 per hectare. Final granting of the concessions is expected to be
completed within the coming months, subject to customary administrative proceedings, including a public
notice period and confirmation from INGEMMET and filing with the public registry.
Tim Kingsley, VP Exploration commented, “ Early fieldwork at the Rumi target has revealed a large,
continuous alteration system with characteristics typical of high-sulphidation and lithocap environments,
supporting the potential for a copper -gold porphyry system at depth. As we advance community
partnerships toward drill permitting, we continue to refine our land position and prioritize high-impact drill
targets across Sombrero.”
The recognition of this new target strengthens Coppernico’s district -scale exploration pipeline for the
Sombrero Project. Systematic mapping and sampling continue to refine multiple Cu -Au prospects, with
ongoing work aimed at defining drill-ready targets for the upcoming Phase 2 drill program.
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).
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
S o m b r e r o M a i n ) a n d N i o c t a r g e t a r e a s w i t h i n t h e S o m b r e r o P r o j e c t i n P e r u , i t s fl a g s h i p p r o j e c t , w h i l e
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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