Approval of Change of Business and Name Change
Copperhead Announces Approval of Change of Business
Vancouver, BC, January 20, 2026 –Copperhead Resources Inc. (to be renamed Deep Sea
Minerals Corp. ) (CSE: CUH) (OTCPK: CUHRF) (FSE: X45) (" Deep Sea " or the
"Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release of January 19, 2026, that the
Company’s change of business to focus on subsea critical mineral exploration and development (the
“Change of Business”) and name change to “Deep Sea Minerals Corp.” (the “Name Change”) have
been approved by a majority of the Company’s shareholders by written consent. The Company has
also received final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) for the Change of
Business.
Subject to final approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange regarding the Name Change, the
Company expects the Name Change to be effective on or about January 26, 2026, at which time the
common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Shares”) are expected to trade on the Canadian
Securities Exchange under the symbol “SEAS”.
The new CUSIP will be 24378A101 and the new ISIN number will be CA24378A1012, under the
new name of the Company.
In connection with, and in anticipation of, the Name Change, the Company has completed a
corporate rebrand and launched a dedicated website at www.deepseamineralscorp.com, providing
investors and stakeholders with an overview of the Company’s strategic direction, governance
framework, and evolving focus within the deep-sea critical minerals sector.
“This is a foundational milestone for the Company, and we are incredibly excited to launch our new
branding, which will better align our operations with the Company’s long-term strategic directives,”
said James Deckelman, CEO of Deep Sea Minerals Corp. “The approval of our change of business
formally marks our entry into one of the most strategically important frontiers in the global resource
development and critical minerals sector. As governments and industries confront growing supply-
chain constraints for critical minerals essential to defense, energy transition, and advanced
technologies, the deep seabed is increasingly being evaluated as a long-term strategic resource. Our
objective is to position Deep Sea Minerals early, responsibly, and methodically within this emerging
sector.”
POLICY & STRATEGIC CONTEXT
The Company’s strategic focus aligns with recent policy actions by the United States government
emphasizing the importance of securing long- term access to critical minerals. In particular, an
Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump directed U.S. federal agencies to accelerate
the assessment and development of deep-sea mineral resources as part of a broader effort to reduce
reliance on foreign -controlled supply chains for materials deemed essential to national defense,
advanced manufacturing, and economic security.
This Executive Order was reinforced in a January 14, 2026 Trump Administration Proclamation
directing the U.S. Commerce Secretary to pursue negotiation of agreements to address the threatened
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impairment of the national security with respect to imports of Processed Critical Minerals and
Derivative Products (PCMDPs) from any country.
These actions underscore growing recognition at the highest levels of government that seabed
mineral resources may represent a strategically important component of future critical -minerals
supply. Deep Sea Minerals believes that early, disciplined engagement in this sector —guided by
technical rigor, environmental responsibility, and regulatory coordination—positions the Company
to participate constructively in an emerging area of global resource development.
ABOUT DEEP SEA MINERALS CORP.
Deep Sea Minerals Corp. is a subsea mineral exploration and development company focused on
evaluating opportunities to support the future supply of critical minerals through the acquisition,
exploration, and development of deep-sea mineral assets.
The Company’s strategy is centered on identifying jurisdictions and geological settings with
potential exposure to polymetallic nodule systems, which are recognized for containing
combinations of metals that may be relevant to defense, industrial manufacturing, clean energy
infrastructure, advanced electronics, and artificial intelligence-related supply chains. These seabed
resources represent a largely undeveloped component of the global mineral supply base and are the
subject of increasing policy, scientific, and regulatory attention worldwide.
As part of this process, the Company has commenced early- stage engagement with select
governments and regulatory stakeholders in the Pacific Ocean region to assess potential pathways
for future exploration initiatives, subject to applicable international, national, and environmental
frameworks.
For further information, please see the Listing Statement, a copy of which is available under the
Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepseacorp
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepseacorp
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“James A. Deckelman”
James A. Deckelman, Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
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James A. Deckelman
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 1-281-467-1279
Email: [email protected]
The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes "forward- looking information" that is subject to a number of
assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
Forward-looking statements may include but are not limited to, statements rel ating to the
completion of the Name Change and Change of Business , the Company’s plans, objectives and
strategies, expected benefits of subsea mineral exploration and development, and are subject to
all of the risks and uncertainties normally incident to such events. Although the Company believes
the expectations expressed in such forward- looking statements are based on reasonable
assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may
differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
Investors are cautioned that any such forward- looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. A variety of inherent risks, uncertainties and factors, many of which
are beyond the Company’s control, affect the operations, performance and results of the Company
and its business, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or
anticipated events or results expressed or implied by forward looking statements. Some of these
risks, uncertainties and factors include: capital requirements and financing risk; permit and
licensing risk; regulatory approvals for production; resource and property rights risk; continued
operating losses; general business risk; legal, political, and civil instability; extensive government
regulation; operational risks of subsea development; natural hazard risk; asset seizure or forced
sale risk; equipment failure and technological obsol escence; dependence on key personnel;
reliance on consultants and contractors; strategic changes and restructuring risk; uncertain
market demand for minerals; mineral sales and disposition delays; uncertainty of mineral resource
estimates; additional factors impacting resource estimates; inadequate insurance coverage;
litigation exposure risk; vulnerability to short selling; and business expansion and integration
risks. This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking
statements and reference should also be made to the Company’s CSE Form 2A – Listing Statement
filed under its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca for a description of additional risk factors.
Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s
management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities
laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the
event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.