Jacquelin Gauthier hired as VP Exploration
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CUPANI APPOINTS JACQUELIN GAUTHIER AS VP EXPLORATION
Toronto, Ontario – September 3, 2025 – CUPANI Metals Corporation (“CUPANI” or the
“Company”) (CSE: CUPA , OTCQB: CUPIF ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Jacquelin Gauthier, P.Geo., as Vice President of Exploration.
Mr. Gauthier is a professional geologist with over 40 years of experience in mining exploration.
He held senior positions with Niobay Metals I nc., Trans-Siberian Gold Plc, Vior Inc., Kinross
Gold Corp., Bema Gold Corp., Cambior Inc., Azimut Exploration Inc. and Noranda Inc.
Brian Bosse, CEO of Cupani, commented: “I am thrilled to welcome Jacquelin to the Cupani
leadership team . Jacquelin was associated with several discoveries and his knowledge of
managing projects in areas with remote logistics will help move th e Blue Lake project forward.
His ability to convert opportunities into significant mineral assets is exactly what Cupani wants.
We spent a week together in the field; the knowledge he brought was evident immediately , while
his enthusiasm grew as the opportunity became visible. Today is a great day for the company!”
Throughout his career, Mr. Gauthier has been responsible for the discovery of four economic gold
deposits, working with four different teams in Canada and Russia. He also brings exploration
experience in ultramafic-hosted Ni-Cu-Co-PGE environments, having recently served as VP
Exploration for NorthX Nickel Corp. He led the team that discovered a new high-grade zone 300
meters from the main deposit. Mr. Gauthier graduated from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
with a degree in Applied Science (geological engineering). He currently serves on the Mining
Advisory Committee of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (Québec) and is a member in
good standing of the Ordre des Géologues du Québec.
Mr. Gauthier added: “I am delighted to join Cupani as Vice President of Exploration. After
reviewing the available data and meeting with the Company’s technical team, I believe that the
Blue Lake property has excellent potential for substantial growth and additional discoveries. The
current combined historical resource of 4.37 million tonnes grading 0.87% Cu, 0.52% Ni, and
0.84 g/t Pt+Pd or 2.28% CuEq (not NI 43-101 compliant) clearly demonstrates that the ultramafic
intrusives and flows are fertile. Yet only a handful of shallow drill holes have tested the 682 km²
property outside the resources area. I look forward to advancing this challenging and fascinating
exploration project with Cupani’s dedicated team.”
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Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jacquelin Gauthier,
P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for Cupa ni, and a Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43- 101 of the Canadian Securities Regulators.
Grant of Options
Cupani also announces that it has granted 1,000,000 stock options (the “Options”) to Mr. Jacquelin
Gauthier, following his appointment of Vice President, Exploration of the Company, pursuant to
the Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan of the Company (the “Plan”). The Options, subject to the
terms of the Plan, are exercisable at a price of $0.16 per common share of th e Company for a
period of 5 years.
About CUPANI
CUPANI Metals Corp. provides shareholders with long-term capital growth exposure by investing
in mineral exploration properties. The Company is listed on the CSE under the symbol “CUPA”.
To learn more about the Company please visit http://www.CUPANImetals.com.
Brian Bosse
Director and Chief Executive Officer, CUPANI Metals Corp.
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