COPPER GIANT COMPLETES PRIOR CONSULTATION AGREEMENT WITH INGA CONDAGUA, SECURING FULL SOCIAL LICENSE AT MOCOA

Executive Summary

• Copper Giant Resources Corp. completed a full Prior Consultation (Consulta Previa) process with the Inga Condagua Indigenous Nation for its Mocoa project – the first such completion at the exploration stage in Colombia.
• The binding agreement establishes long‑term social certainty, de‑risking the project and enabling continued technical work while aligning with new Colombian decrees that recognize Indigenous nations as environmental authorities.
• Joint initiatives covering education, cultural preservation, biodiversity, water protection and community governance are slated for 2026‑2027, reinforcing Copper Giant’s “Good Neighbor” philosophy and supporting its position as a leading undeveloped copper resource.

Key Details

• Parties: Libero Cobre Ltd. (Copper Giant subsidiary) ↔ Inga Condagua Nation; coordinated by Colombia’s National Directorate of Prior Consultation (DANCP).
• Milestone: First exploration‑stage project in Colombia to achieve a complete Prior Consultation without intermediaries, consultants or outside experts.
• Legal Status: Government‑validated, binding agreement that creates a durable framework for community engagement and co‑management of ancestral lands.
• Complementary Agreements: Builds on the previously signed Montclar Agreement (Nov 29 2022); together they secure relationships with the two key communities near Mocoa.
• Implementation Timeline: Series of joint initiatives to be executed during 2026‑2027, including:
• Intercultural education programs for youth.
• Strengthening Cabildo authorities and Indigenous Guard.
• Integration of traditional ecological knowledge into biodiversity monitoring.
• Conservation of medicinal and sacred plant species.
• Collaborative water‑resource research and environmental baseline studies.
• Development of community recreation and cohesion spaces.
• Regulatory Context: Aligns with Colombia’s 2024–2025 decrees recognizing Indigenous nations as environmental authorities (Decree 0488), granting Inga Condagua co‑governance rights over their territory.
• Operational Impact: Removes a major social/legal hurdle early in the project lifecycle, providing certainty for ongoing exploration and future development activities at Mocoa.
• Recent Legal Reference: September 2025 Third Civil Court of Mocoa suspended Resolution 0631 (procedural faults in prior consultation); Copper Giant previously clarified that the resolution did not affect its titles—highlighting the importance of the new agreement.
• Reputation Boost: Libero Cobre Ltd. ranked among the Top 15 companies with best reputation among Colombian government officials (2025 Brújula Minera), a distinction rare for an exploration‑stage firm.

Notable Quotes

• “This agreement was built directly between the Inga Condagua community and Copper Giant — without intermediaries … it reflects a shared commitment to build understanding and progress together over time.” – Thyana Álvarez, VP Corporate Development & Country Manager, Colombia
• “Completing a full Prior Consultation at the exploration stage removes a major hurdle early and strengthens our ability to move forward responsibly.” – Ian Harris, President & CEO

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the agreement materially de‑risks the project’s social licence, supports future development, and enhances corporate reputation).