Origen Reports Results from Its Critical Metals Projects in Southern B.C.

Executive Summary

• LiDAR surveys on Broken Handle and Bonanza projects uncovered dozens of previously unknown historical workings, prompting a new 356 ha staking application.
• High‑grade grab samples returned up to 92 g/t Ag and 0.59 % Cu at Broken Handle; drill hole at Bonanza’s Main Shaft skarn intersected 0.52 % Cu, 2.81 % Zn, 0.022 % W and 10.8 g/t Ag over 0.9 m.
• Origen plans an aggressive 2026 field program, including a Multi‑Year Notice of Work permit, UAV aerial mapping and expanded geochemical grids to bring both projects to drill‑ready status.

Key Details

• Broken Handle – LiDAR: Identified ≥32 potential historic workings; follow‑up ground work confirmed mineralized showings up to 92 g/t Ag, 0.59 % Cu, 0.377 g/t Au.
• Staking Application: New claim to increase Broken Handle area by 356 ha to encompass rediscovered historical mining activity (pending approval).
• Historical Grab Samples (Broken Handle): 23 g/t Au & 973 g/t Ag (Zap); 7.17 g/t Au (Alco); 0.53 g/t Au, 363 g/t Ag, 0.616 % Cu (Morrell Camp); 0.5 g/t Au, 315 g/t Ag, 1.58 % Cu (C.P.R.).
• Assay Results (2025 field campaign): 17 rock samples – Cu 64‑5,878 ppm; Ag 0.2‑92.14 ppm; Au 0.004‑0.377 ppm. Notable outcrop assay: up to 0.59 % Cu & 15 g/t Ag.
• Bonanza Mountain – LiDAR: Identified ≥11 potential historic workings.
• Drill Hole 1 (Main Shaft skarn): 0.52 % Cu, 2.81 % Zn, 0.022 % W, 10.82 g/t Ag over 0.9 m.
• Drill Hole 2 (adjacent): 0.59 % Cu, 2.77 % Zn, 6.4 g/t Ag over 0.65 m.
• Grab Samples (Bonanza): C0153123 – 1.56 % Cu, 0.13 % Zn, 8.2 g/t Ag; C0153124 – 0.62 % Cu, 0.66 % Zn, 23.3 g/t Ag; new south‑slope showing C0153127 – 0.28 % Cu, 10.3 g/t Ag.
• Sample QA/QC: Analyzed by MSALABS (ISO 9001/17025); standard reference materials and blanks used; no company‑inserted blanks.
• Future Work (2026): Apply for Multi‑Year Notice of Work permit; conduct UAV aerial surveys, underground mapping, extend geochemical grids; aim to bring both projects to drill‑ready status.
• Arlington Update: Received final option payment of $50,000 + 2 M shares from Equity Metals Corp., completing 100 % sale of the Arlington Project (subject to 1 % NSR retained).

Notable Quotes

“The sheer number of new LiDAR‑generated targets across these two projects is quite impressive… we hope by applying modern day exploration methodology … we can discover a new critical/precious metal camp that would rival the nearby historic Franklin camp.” – Gary Schellenberg, CEO & Director.