Northisle Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. | 520 – 1050 West Pender St. | Vancouver, BC | V6E 3S7
www.northisle.ca | [email protected]
September 14, 2026
TSXV: NCX
OTCQX: NTCPF
Northisle Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index
Vancouver, B.C. – Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V: NCX, OTCQX: NTCPF) (“Northisle” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce that it has been added to the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index (“MVGDXJ”), the underlying
benchmark index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ( “GDXJ”), pursuant to the MVGDXJ’s semi-annual review
and rebalancing. The rebalancing will be effective as of market close on September 18, 2026.
Sam Lee, President & CEO, commented “Northisle’s index inclusion represents another important milestone in the
Company’s evolution. We expect this event will further enhance Northisle’s market visibility and trading liquidity as
we continue to advance our dual focus on value through project development , and growth through exploration.
Importantly, inclusion in the GDXJ highlights Northisle’s substantial exposure to gold, while the Company retains its
significant exposure to copper.”
The GDXJ is a well recognized, widely followed exchange traded fund that provides investors with exposure to a
global portfolio of small and mid-cap miners involved primarily in the gold and silver mining industries.
For more information on the GDXJ, please visit: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/investments/junior-gold-miners-
etf-gdxj/overview/
For more information on the MVGDXJ, please visit: https://www.marketvector.com/indexes/hard-asset/mvis-
global-junior-gold-miners
About Northisle
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. is a Vancouver -based company whose vision is to become Canada’s leading
sustainable mineral resource company for the future. Northisle, through its 100% owned subsidiary North Island
Mining Corp., owns the North Island Project, which is one of the most promising copper and gold porphyry projects
in Canada. The North Island Project is located near Port Hardy, British Columbia on a more than 34,000 -hectare
block of mineral titles 100% owned by Northisle on a belt stretching 50 kilometres northwest from the now closed
Island Copper Mine operated by BHP Billiton. Since 2021, the Company has discovered two significant deposits,
expanded resources, demonstrated the potential of the North Island Project , and is now focused on the
development of this compelling project while exploring within this highly prospective land package.
Northisle respectfully acknowledges that our North Island Project is located within the territories of Quatsino First
Nation, Kwakiutl First Nation, and Tlatlasikwala First Nation. We are committed to collaborating with First Nations
to build authentic, mutually beneficial relationships.
For more information on Northisle please visit the Company’s website at www.northisle.ca.
On behalf of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc.
Nicholas Van Dyk, CFA
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: (604) 638-2515
Email: [email protected]
www.northisle.ca
Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. | 520 – 1050 West Pender St. | Vancouver, BC | V6E 3S7
www.northisle.ca | [email protected]
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looking statement s. Forward -looking statements are often identified by terms such as “may”, “should”, “anticipate”,
“expect”, “intend” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited
to: plans and expectations regarding future project development and permitting; the timing, completion and results of the
Company’s planned activities; the potential benefits of being included in the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index or the
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF; and, the Company’s plans for advancement of the North Island Project. Forward-looking
statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, the Company’s ability to
implement its business strategies; risks associated with mineral exploration and production; risks associated with general
economic conditions; adverse industry events; stakeholder engagement; marketing and transportation costs; loss of
markets; volatility of commodity prices; inability to access sufficient capital f rom internal and external sources, and/or
inability to access sufficient capital on favourable terms; industry and government regulation; changes in legislation,
income tax and regulatory matters; competition; currency and interest rate fluctuations ; and, other risks. Readers are
cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive.
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reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated. Forward -looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement.
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as of the date of this news release, and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Northisle does not undertake
any obligation to update or revise any forward -looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
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