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Copper Fox Delays Proposed Drilling Program at Eaglehead Copper Project

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COPPER FOX DELAYS PROPOSED DRILLING PROGRAM AT

EAGLEHEAD COPPER PROJECT

Calgary, Alberta – September 14, 2022. Copper Fox Metals Inc. (“Copper Fox” or the “Company”)

(TSXV:CUU – OTCQX:CPFXF) through its wholly owned subsidiary Northern Fox Copper Inc. advises that it

has suspended plans to complete its proposed 2,500m drilling program on its 100% owned Eaglehead polymetallic

porphyry copper project located approximately 50 kilometers (‘km’) east of Dease Lake, British Columbi a. The

Eaglehead project covers a large portion (16,492.62 ha) of the Lower Jurassic age (+/-195Ma), Eaglehead stock.

Summary of Activities

• Approval for the Notice of Work (“NoW”) to conduct the proposed drilling program is pending.

• Sampling of mineralized intervals (chalcopyrite +/-bornite-molybdenite) in 10 historical drill holes has

been completed.

• A draft of the 2022 Archaeological survey report has been received; one site of interest has been identified

in the alpine approximately 2.8km north of the proposed drilling area.

• The survey concluded that no archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential were identified

within the access road and drill pad locations, and the program may proceed as proposed.

• Mapping has located copper mineralization over a 300m by 200m area (Target #4 - see news release

dated June 13, 2022) southwest of the Bornite zone.

Elmer B. Stewart, President and CEO of Copper Fox stated, “ The delay in receipt of the permit to conduct the

drilling program has been an extremely frustrating exercise. Since filing the NoW in early February 2022 Copper

Fox has maintained contact with the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation on the status and have

been advised that they are unable to guarantee a timeline on our NoW. Given the remote nature of the camp/drilling

location, the need for helicopter support and the onset of winter weather conditions, regrettably, Copper Fox has

opted to delay the drilling program for this year.”

Historical Drill Holes

A total of 10 drill holes have been re-logged and previously un-sampled mineralized intervals totalling 175m have

been sampled and sent for analyses. The mineralized intervals ranging in length from 2 to 45m consist of fracture

and quartz veinlet-controlled chalcopyrite (+/- bornite-molybdenite) mineralization.

Field Investigations

Prospecting and mapping of Target #4; southwest of the Bornite zone, located an area measuring approximately

300m by 200m of copper mineralization hosted in phyllic altered Quartz Diorite. Pyrite and limonite, along with

several anhydrite veinlets , were observed within this zone. A l ate stage propylitic overprint (veinlets and

disseminated epidote) was also noted. Malachite with minor azurite (after chalcopyrite) occur in extensively

leached, quartz veinlets, along shear planes and disseminated throughout the Quartz Diorite. North of the Bornite-

East zones, a NW trending NE dipping (55o) fault zone has been located. Structural relationships suggest transport

of the hangingwall of the fault to the west. The location of this north dipping fault zone provides a better

understanding of the location and morphology of the chargeability anomaly i dentified by the 2021 geophysical

survey.

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Archeological Survey

A draft report of the archaeological survey dated September 1, 2022, entitled “Preliminary Field Reconnaissance

within Eaglehead Mineral Claim Area” has been received.

Figure 1: Eaglehead Project Location

The survey was undertaken by Cordillera Archaeology on behalf of Copper Fox Metals. The survey area is in

northwest BC, to the north of Turnagain River and south of Eaglehead Lake, location shown in Figure 1.

The preliminary field reconnaissance was conducted to:

• Record any archaeological sites identified on the surface (culturally modified trees, lithic scatters, etc.).

• Identify areas of archeological potential.

• Provide recommendations for mitigating potential impacts to archaeological resources.

In addition to the survey results, the report recommended:

• Any project redesign or new areas not specifically detailed in this, or other archaeological assessment

reports should be reviewed by a qualified archaeologist, who should determine if further field assessment

is required.

• Project managers and "on-the-ground" construction workers should be aware of Copper Fox Metal's

Chance Find Policy.

• If, during any ground disturbance, suspected archaeological material is identified, all work should cease

until the BC Archaeology Branch and First Nations have been notified. A qualified archaeologist should

assess the area and make recommendations, in writing, prior to the continuation of work.

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Elmer B. Stewart, MSc. P. Geol., President and CEO of Copper Fox, is the Company’s non-independent, nominated

Qualified Person pursuant to National Instrument 43 -101, Standards for Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has

reviewed and approves the scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release.

About Copper Fox

Copper Fox is a Tier 1 Canadian resource company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ( TSX-V: CUU) and the

OTC Market (OTCQX: CPFXF) focused on copper exploration and development in Canada and the United States.

The principal assets of Copper Fox and its wholly owned Canadian and United States subsidiaries, are the 100%

ownership of the Van Dyke oxide copper project located in Miami, Arizona and the 25% interest in the Schaft Creek

Joint Venture with Teck Resources Limited on the Schaft Creek copper-gold-molybdenum-silver project located in

northwestern British Columbia. For more information on Copper Fox’s other mineral properties and investments

visit the Company’s website at http://www.copperfoxmetals.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Elmer B. Stewart

President and Chief Executive Officer

For additional information contact:

Lynn Ball, [email protected]

1-844-464-2820 or 1-403-264-2820

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of

the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information

is generally identifiable by use of the words “believes,” “may,” “plans,” “will,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “budgets”, “could”, “estimates”,

“expects”, “forecasts”, “projects” and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions. Forward-looking information in this news

release include statements about: the pending NoW; suspending the 2022 drilling program; the 2022 Archaeological draft survey report;

field investigation on Target #4; locating new copper showings, and; historical drill holes with unsampled mineralized intervals.

In connection with the forward -looking information contained in this news release, Copper Fox and its subsidiaries have made numerous

assumptions regarding, among other things: obtaining the NoW approval and permits; completing the 2022 program on time and within

budget; the geological, metallurgical, engineering, financial and economic advice that Copper Fox has received is reliable and is based upon

practices and methodologies which are consistent with industry standards; the speed of field studies and the stability of economic and market

conditions. While Copper Fox considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant

uncertainties and contingencies.

Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors which could cause Copper Fox’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be

materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained

herein. Known risk factors include among others: the pending NoW may not be approved; the 2022 Archaeological draft survey report may

not be accurate; the copper showings located within Target #4 may not return significant copper concentrations; the mineralized intervals in

the historical drill holes may not contain significant concentration of copper; uncertainties relating to interpretation of the previous results;

the overall economy may deteriorate; uncertainty as to the availability and terms of future financing; fluctuations in commodity prices and

demand; currency exchange rates; and uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental approvals.

A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing Copper Fox is disclosed in Copper Fox's continuous disclosure filings with

Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. All forward -looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this

cautionary statement, and Copper Fox disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward -looking information or to publicly

announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward -looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events, or

developments, except as required by law.