Yukon Metals Expands Porphyry Portfolio With New Northern BC Property Near Yukon Border
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Yukon Metals Expands Porphyry Portfolio With New
Northern BC Property Near Yukon Border
Vancouver, B.C., May 12, 2026 . Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB:
YMMCF) (“Yukon Metals” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a
100% interest in the KLM Property (the “Property”), located in northern British Columbia near
the Yukon border. The Property comprises 8 mineral claim groups covering approximately
11,761 hectares and is situated within a prospective region characterized by extensive
intrusive rocks and favourable structural architecture considered conducive to porphyry-style
mineralization. The Property was originally staked on behalf of the Company pursuant to a
grubstake arrangement between the Company and an arm’s length third party and
subsequently transferred to the Company.
"Yukon Metals has identified a prospective copper porphyry corridor extending from northern
British Columbia into the Yukon, and we have systematically built a land position across it,"
said Jim Coates, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Yukon Metals. "We are pleased
with the addition of the Property as our copper-gold portfolio now includes four properties ,
Birch, Sumo, AZ, and KLM.
Historical work in the area has identified mineral occurrences within and adjacent to the
Property associated with a granitic intrusive complex, suggesting the presence of a
mineralized hydrothermal system. Initial review further indicates geological featu res
consistent with porphyry -style mineralization, including quartz veining with associated
molybdenum-copper ± lead-zinc mineralization. Exploration on the Property to date has been
limited, and the Company plans to complete a compilation of available data followed by initial
reconnaissance work, including geological mapping and sampling, to further evaluate its
potential.
The Property aligns with the Company's copper porphyry belt targeting approach and
complements its ongoing exploration activities in the region. The Company's current
exploration programs remain focused on the AZ and Birch copper -gold porphyry -skarn
projects, while KLM represents an early-stage addition to the copper-gold portfolio.
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Figure 1- KLM property claim groups.
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Figure 2 - KLM property location in relation to YMC’s AZ/Fairway, Birch/Sumo, and Talbot Cu -Au
projects with nearby porphyry deposits.
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Figure 3: KLM property location map.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena
Kuikka, P.Geo., VP Exploration for Yukon Metals and a Qualified Person as that term is
defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Yukon Metals Corp.
Yukon Metals is well financed and represents a property portfolio built on over 30 years of
prospecting by the Berdahl family, the prospecting team behind Snowline Gold Corp.’s
portfolio of primary gold assets. The Yukon Metals portfolio consists primarily of copper-
gold and silver -lead-zinc assets, with a substantial tungsten, gold and silver component.
The Company is led by an experienced Board of Directors and Management team across
technical and finance disciplines.
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Yukon Metals is focused on fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon's local
communities, while simultaneously enhancing stakeholder value. The Company’s strategy
centers around inclusivity and shared prosperity, offering both community memb ers and
investors the chance to contribute to, and benefit from, its ventures.
The Yukon
The Yukon Territory is an underexplored and minerally endowed district with a mining
history dating back to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. With a progressive permitting
regime, geopolitical stability and supportive government, it is well positioned to fos ter the
next generation of mines . The Yukon is host to a highly experienced and conscientious
local workforce, fostered by a long culture of exploration coupled with deep respect for the
land. Recent major discoveries with local roots such as Snowline Gold Corp.’s Rogue
Project - Valley Discovery, demonstrate the Yukon’s potential to generate fresh district -
scale mining opportunities.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release contains certain forward -looking information, including information
regarding the geological interpretation and prospectivity of the Property for porphyry -style
mineralization, the significance of historical mineral occurrences, and the Company’s plans
to further evaluate the Property through compilation work and reconnaissance exploration
programs, including geological mapping and sampling. Wherever possible, words such as
“may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”,
“predict” or “potential”, or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words
or phrases, have been used t o identify forward -looking information. These statements
reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to
management as of the date hereof.
Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions.
Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially
from those discussed or implied in the forward -looking information. Such factor s include,
among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the Property and other properties
not being prospective copper-rich or gold-rich geological systems; rock samples analysed
not being representative of overall mineralization; the required assumptions of completed
work programs; the Company’s ability to complete the compilation work and
reconnaissance exploration programs; the Yukon not having the potential to generate fresh
district-scale mining opportunities; and other risks and uncertainties. See the section
entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s listing statement dated May 30, 2024, available
under the Company’s prof ile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for additional risk factors.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance
on the forward-looking information.
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Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what
management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers
that actual results will be consistent with the forward -looking information. The forward-
looking information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes
no obligation to update or revise the information to reflect new events or circumstances,
except as required by law.
“ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YUKON METALS CORP.”
“Jim Coates”
Jim Coates, CEO & Director
Email: [email protected]
For additional information, please contact:
Lindsay Wilson
VP, Investor Relations & Communications
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (778) 996-2192