Coppernico Reports Significant Surface Channel Sampling Results at Tipicancha Epithermal-Porphyry Target

Coppernico Reports Significant Surface Channel Sampling

Results at Tipicancha Epithermal-Porphyry Target

Vancouver, Canada – May 21, 2025 – Coppernico Metals Inc. (TSX: COPR, OTCQB: CPPMF) (“Coppernico” or

the “Company”), is pleased to announce initial surface channel sampling results from the Tipicancha target,

a large-scale epithermal system with potential for a porphyry source at depth. Notable results include 22

metres (“m”) of 0.65% copper (“Cu”) and 0.77 g/t silver (“Ag”) including 10 m of 1.14% Cu and 0.20 g/t

Ag; true widths unknown (Table 1). These results further demonstrate the mineral potential of Coppernico’s

consolidated land position as the Company advances a growing pipeline of high-quality exploration targets.

Recent geological mapping and systematic rock sampling have extended the alteration footprint at

Tipicancha by 500 m, now measuring approximately 2 kilometres by 400 m (Figures 1 and 2). The system

displays classic epithermal-style alteration and geochemistry, with potential links to a subsurface porphyry

intrusion. Ongoing fieldwork continues to extend and refine key alteration and mineralization features,

including a semi-continuous pyrite horizon.

Figure 1: A) General geologic map of the Tipicancha target. B) Quartz-kaolinite altered volcanics with

ferricrete ledges and subcrops of pyrite. C) Massive pyrite with copper-rich sulfates. D) Native sulfur and

copper-rich sulfates coating unconsolidated sediments. E) Pyrite with chalcocite rims.

Ivan Bebek, Chair and CEO of Coppernico, stated, "As we continue to actively explore the extensive and

highly prospective land position of our Sombrero Project, we are identifying new compelling targets like

Tipicancha. This target is expected to be included in the permitted areas of our Phase 2 drilling program,

for which the permit application is underway. Further exploration across Tipicancha and additional areas is

ongoing as we advance our growing pipeline of robust copper and precious metals exploration targets."

Figure 2: Interpreted Geochemical and Alteration mineral assemblage maps at Tipicancha.

Figure 3: Interpreted geologic map showing location of channel samples at Tipicancha.

Table 1. Tipicancha Channel Sampling Highlights

Channel Sample ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Cu % Ag (g/t)

25

SRT-054

incl.

34.00 40.00 6.00 0.15 0.08

62.00 84.00 22.00 0.65 0.77

64.00 74.00 10.00 1.14 0.20

25SRT-060 0.00 34.00 34.00 0.42 4.00

25SRT-061 0.00 10.00 10.00 0.29 0.25

Length weighted assay composites. True thickness unknown at time of reporting. No more than 6 m internal dilution

(reported values below 0.1% Cu). Minimum reporting length of 6 m.

In addition to expanding the Tipicancha alteration and pyrite footprint, Coppernico geologists completed a

surface channel sampling program over a 200 m by 200 m area (Figure 3) , to define the geochemical

character of the pyritic horizon. Channels were completed where outcrops were available and oriented to

maximize sample continuity , as the horizon currently shows no preferred orientation. Most samples

returned trace to anomalous concentrations of precious metals and copper (Table 1). The sampling results

notably also demonstrated elevated values of pathfinder elements such as, molybdenum (Mo), arsenic (As),

antimony (Sb) and tin (Sn), typical of the deeper levels of epithermal systems. This suggests that the current

surface exposure may represent a transition zone from an epithermal to a porphyry environment consistent

with porphyry copper systems 1,2 (Figure 4). Copper mineralization within the pyrite horizon is primarily

hosted in secondary copper sulfide minerals. Further work is ongoing to determine the dimensions of the

pyrite body, and refine the interpretation of the geochemical zonation , and structural and lithologic

controls.

Tim Kingsley, VP Exploration, commented, “At Tipicancha we are mapping zonation in an oxidized and

leached lithocap environment. Alteration and geochemistry continue to define a vertical transition zone

from epithermal to porphyry system with potential to find precious metal-bearing lode structures at depth.

The high copper values at this level of the system are significant and demonstrate the potential for more

extensive porphyry -related copper mineralization. Tipicancha highlights the presence of multiple

mineralization events within the Company’s large land package and the significant exploration potential

on the property, which the Company is beginning to reveal with a growing pipeline of targets.”

Figure 4: Generalized alteration-mineralization zoning pattern for telescoped porphyry copper deposits

modified from Sillitoe, 20101 and Hedenquist and Arribas, 20222

1 Richard H. Sillitoe (2010); Porphyry Copper Systems. Economic Geology, v. 105, pp. 3-41

2 Jeffrey W. Hedenquist, Antonio Arribas (2022); Exploration Implications of Multiple Formation Environments of Advanced

Argillic Minerals. Economic Geology, v. 117, no. 3, pp. 609-643

Importantly, Tipicancha represents a younger and potentially porphyry-epithermal related system

compared to the nearby Eocene-aged porphyry-skarn deposits at Ccascabamba, Nioc, and Good Lucky. The

alteration and porphyritic dikes at Tipicancha cut through younger volcanic rocks, the same rock units that

lie above known skarn mineralization elsewhere on the property.

Tipicancha is located within the Huancasancos community, where Coppernico has an active surface access

agreement. The Company is working toward a permit to expand the current drill area, increase the number

of drill holes to around 200, and provide for more drill rigs. These latest findings further support advancing

Tipicancha as an additional target for the Phase 2 drill program and highlight the strong potential of

Coppernico’s portfolio of copper-gold discovery opportunities.

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 5 metre lengths per sample, however this may be reduced to 0.5 metres where

lithological or significant mineralogical changes were observed in order to accuratel y reflect the apparent

width of mineralisation. Typical sample weights were 1 kg per metre. Samples were collected in cotton bags

and given a unique reference number. Approximately 2-3kg of material was collected 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 nominal 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 metho d (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

Twitter: @CoppernicoMetal

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/coppernico-metals/

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 world- class 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 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 regular ly

reviewing additional premium projects to consider for acquisition.

The Sombrero Project is a land package of approximately 102,000 hectares (1,020 square kilometres) located

in the north-western margins of the world-class Andahuaylas-Yauri trend in Peru. It consists of a number of

prospective exploration targets character ized 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 ar eas of the

Sombrero Project.

Coppernico Metals Inc. is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "COPR" and trades on the

OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “CPPMF”. More information about the Company can be found

on the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

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