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Multiple Geophysical Datasets Support Increased Target Dimensions at Hank Copper- Gold Discovery, HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 2, 20 26 – Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSX -V: KFR) (FSE: 970)

Exploration Programs

Multiple Geophysical Datasets Support Increased Target Dimensions at Hank Copper-

Gold Discovery, HWY 37 Project, Golden Triangle

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 2, 20 26 – Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSX -V: KFR) (FSE: 970)

(OTCQB: KGFMF) (“Kingfisher” or the “ Company”) is pleased to announce that new and updated

geophysical inversion datasets support a robust porphyry copper-gold target within the Hank Cu-Au

discovery area. Results include a new Mobile MagnetoTellurics (MMT) and magnetic survey with

inversions, newly compiled, leveled and merged airborne magnetic data, updated IP chargeability

and direct current (DC) resistivity 3D inversions, along with new petrographic data from geological

thin sections. These new and improved datasets provide Kingfisher with five additional data-layers

integrated into a 3-dimensional targeting framework. Analysis of these datasets supports the scale

and prospectivity of the porphyry Cu-Au discovery at Hank. The Hank discovery is within the 933 km2

HWY 37 Project located within the Golden Triangle, British Columbia.

Key Highlights:

• The magnetic vector inversion (MVI) model outlines a large alteration footprint, interpreted as

magnetite destruction and remanent magnetization, consistent with surface and drill core

observations.

• Expanded IP-resistivity surveys reveal a >2 km wide anomaly coinciding with the interpreted

potassic altered core.

• MMT and DC -resistivity results highlight a significant low resistivity anomaly (below 50

ohmm) over an area of approximately 3.5 by 4.4 km, interpreted as hydrothermal clay

alteration related to the Hank system.

• Petrographic analysis of thin sections from hole HW -25-011 show that hydrothermal

alteration has destroyed magnetite and reveals high fertility indicators, including bornite and

tennantite.

Dustin Perry, CEO and President of Kingfisher , states, “Over the past three years we have

systematically explored the Hank area with multiple geophysical, geological, geochemical, and

spectral surveys. These updated datasets provide even more confidence going into the 2026 field

program where we seek to aggressively expand upon the newest Cu -Au porphyry discovery in BC’s

Golden Triangle. ”

Figure 1: Plan view of the Hank-Williams area with reduced to pole magnetics (RTP) in the background. Grey lines show IP-

resistivity lines. Inset map on the right presents the HWY 37 tenure outline with compiled, leveled and merged RTP data in

the background.

Figure 2: Cross section A-A’ illustrating IP-chargeability, magnetic vector inversion amplitude, MMT resistivity, DC-resistivity

results, and a compilation summary interpretation.

Figure 3: Cross section B-B’ illustrating IP chargeability, magnetic vector inversion amplitude, MMT resistivity, DC-resistivity

results, and a compilation summary interpretation.

Figure 4: Long section C-C’ illustrating IP chargeability, magnetic vector inversion amplitude, MMT resistivity, DC-resistivity

results, and a compilation summary interpretation.

Figure 5: A) early potassic alteration near syn -mineral dyke overprinted by magnetite -destructive alteration; B) electrum

grain ~10 microns enclosed by pyrite, replaced to chalcopyrite; C) ~10 micron electrum grain enclosed by chalcopyrite; D)

bornite-chalcopyrite emulsion texture near syn-mineral dyke; and E) quartz vein with chalcopyrite-tennantite-electrum.

Summary & Discussion

In 2025, Expert Geophysics Ltd. conducted an 1825.0 line -km MMT survey, with data provided to

Moombarriga Geoscience for 3D inversion. Peter E. Walcott & Associates Ltd. completed 22.3 line -

km of IP -resistivity surveying. The resulting IP -resistivity data, combined with historical and 2024

data, produced a unified 3D inversion model of resistivity and chargeability for much of the Hank -

Williams target area. Hardrock Geophysics Inc. compiled, leveled, and merged all historical airborne

magnetic datasets within the HWY 37 tenure, which were then used for 3D magnetic susceptibility

and magnetic vector (MVI) inversions.

Integrating geophysical products with diamond drilling, surface geochemistry, geological mapping,

and petrography enables new targeting insights. By combining and interpreting these datasets within

a porphyry -epithermal framework, a cohesive core porphyry target area has been identified. This

integration has led to several significant observations:

• A large area of possible porphyry -related magnetite destruction is inferred from magnetic

data and surface geology.

o RTP magnetics show a broad, moderate magnetic response in the Hank area (Figure

1). This zone also appears in other magnetic inversion products and aligns with

mapped surface alteration.

o Other datasets confirm a large volume of altered rock marked by magnetite loss and

potential remanent magnetization. Cross sections (Figures 2 –4) show the extent of

the alteration, with high chargeability highlighting a core target. Drillhole HW-25-011

confirmed significant mineralization matching magnetic, chargeability, and resistivity

anomalies.

o Abundant pyrite and sericite at surface and in HW -25-011 support magnetite

destruction, including high pyrite -to-chalcopyrite ratios. These features match

flanking phyllic alteration.

o Petrographic and drill core analysis further confirm magnetite destructive sericite -

quartz-pyrite alteration assemblages in HW-25-011 (Figure 5).

• Figures 2-4 show that resistivity sections from the MMT and DC -resistivity surveys outline a

broad, low-angle blanket of low-resistivity (conductive) rock. This blanket lies above and to

the side of the core target area, which is defined by coincident char geability and magnetic

anomalies.

o This low -resistivity (conductive) anomaly, clearly mapped in the sections, is

interpreted as an area of widespread clay alteration associated with the porphyry -

epithermal mineral system.

o A pronounced, mushroom -shaped conductivity zone marks a fluid pathway in the

porphyry-epithermal system.

• Volumes of moderate resistivity lie beneath the low resistivity anomaly in the DC -resistivity

sections (Figures 2-4). These areas are near or overlap the chargeability anomalies. They may

be intrusive porphyry stocks that are more resistant than the surrou nding clay-altered wall

rock.

Hank Porphyry Petrographic Study

Petrographic analysis of the Hank porphyry confirmed complex mineralogy near syn -mineral

intrusions and widespread magnetite -destructive alteration (Figure 5) . Narrow, syn-mineral

intrusions host bornite and tennantite along with chalcopyrite, indicating a fertile system. Electrum

is also identified as 5-10 micron-sized grains near these intrusions, closely associated with copper

minerals including bornite, chalcopyrite and tennantite.

Investor Relations Engagements

The Company entered into an investor relations consulting agreement with Adelaide Capital Markets

Inc. ("Adelaide") dated March 1, 2026, for various investor relations services at an aggregate cost of

C$8,000 per month, payable monthly, subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange (the

“TSXV”).

The agreement has an initial term commencing March 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027, and will

automatically renew on a month-to-month basis thereafter unless terminated in accordance with its

terms. Adelaide is an arm’s length consultant and was previously granted 35,000 stock options that

have fully vested. To the knowledge of the Company, both Adelaide and Deborah Honig, President of

Adelaide, own shares of Kingfisher. Neither the Company nor any of its directors, officers or

employees have any interest , directly or indirectly, in Adelaide, or their securities, or any right or

intent to acquire such an interest. Adelaide manages a marketing team headquartered in Toronto,

Ontario, and has been successfully providing services for a broad range of companies listed on the

TSXV .

Stock Option Grant

The Company announces the grant of 4,375,000 stock options to certain directors, officers,

employees, and consultants pursuant to the Company’s stock option plan. This includes 75,000

stock options granted to Adelaide. The stock options are exercisable for a period of five (5) years at

an exercise price of C$0.66 per share and will vest over a period of twenty-four (24) months. The stock

options were granted as part of Kingfisher’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain key personnel and

provide long-term performance incentives.

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