Copper & SOQUEM

Copper: Copper is one of the strategic and critical metals that will be included in the exploration objectives of the Northern Nickel Corridor Project, as it is commonly associated with nickel deposits.

SOQUEM: SOQUEM Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Azimut Exploration Inc. to earn up to a 60% interest in the Northern Nickel Corridor Project by incurring significant exploration expenditures and making cash payments. This strategic alliance expands SOQUEM's mining properties in Canada — Quebec and its role in developing mineral wealth.

Copper: Copper is a primary target of the exploration, and positive results could influence copper supply expectations, but the event is too early to affect prices.

SOQUEM: SOQUEM is a key partner, co-funding the exploration and confirming the alliance continuation, reinforcing its role in Canada — Quebec mineral exploration.

Copper: Copper>>> is a base metal being explored and quantified at the Berrigan Mine claims, adding to the economic potential of the discovery.

SOQUEM: SOQUEM>>> is mentioned as a holder of strategic option properties that Asante Gold Corporation>>> is acquiring for a consolidated mining camp, suggesting a minor positive impact from increased exploration activity.

SOQUEM: SOQUEM is a key partner in the Malaco Mountain project, collaborating with Midland Exploration to explore for copper, gold, and rare earth elements. SOQUEM is a subsidiary of Investissement Canada — Quebec.

SOQUEM: SOQUEM signed a non-binding letter of intent with Azimut Exploration for a strategic alliance on the Northern Nickel Corridor Project. SOQUEM has the right to earn up to a 60% interest in the project by incurring $11,000,000 in exploration expenditures and making cash payments totalling $350,000.