Ellis Martin Report: Highland Copper (HDRSF) CEO Barry O'Shea on America's Copper Crisis and the Copperwood Opportunity

Malibu, CA, United States, June 24, 2026 - (ABN Newswire) - In this interview, Ellis Martin speaks with Barry O'Shea, CEO of Highland Copper Company (CVE:HI) (OTCMKTS:HDRSF), about the company's fully permitted Copperwood Project in Michigan's historic Upper Peninsula and why it is attracting increasing attention from Washington, D.C. With a copper resource of 1.9 billion pounds inferred and 1.8 billion pounds measured & indicated Copperwood is one of the most advanced near-term copper development projects in the United States. O'Shea discusses the growing national focus on domestic copper supply, the project's White House recognition, federal funding opportunities, Michigan's support for responsible mining, and Highland's path toward a construction decision. To watch the Ellis Martin interview with Barry O'Shea, visit: https://youtu.be/fzysyl2wFYE Topics include: - Why copper has become a U.S. critical mineral - Copper demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and grid modernization - Highland Copper's fully permitted Copperwood Project - Federal and state funding opportunities - The company's $250 million U.S. EXIM letter of interest - Michigan's mining legacy and economic impact - Potential creation of more than 400 direct jobs - Updated feasibility study and project optimization plans - Copper market outlook and potential equity re-rating opportunities As the United States seeks greater domestic resource security, Highland Copper is positioning itself as a potential future supplier of one of the world's most essential industrial metals. To hear the full interview with Robert Eckford, visit: https://www.ellismartin.com Ellis Martin Report YouTube link: https://youtu.be/fzysyl2wFYE For more information on Highland Copper Company, please visit: https://www.highlandcopper.com About Highland Copper Company Inc.: Highland Copper Company (CVE:HI) (OTCMKTS:HDRSF) (FRA:C3H1) is focused on developing the Copperwood Project in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. The Company also owns surface rights securing access to the Copperwood deposit and providing space for infrastructure at Copperwood as required. The Company has 738,188,122 common shares issued and outstanding. Its common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "HI" and trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under symbol "HDRSF". About The Ellis Martin Report: The Ellis Martin Report (TEMR) and Money Talk Radio feature interviews with industry leaders in mining, biotech, energy, and technology. The program is globally syndicated through multiple financial platforms and streaming services. Contact: For further information or media requests, please contact: Barry O'Shea, CEO Email: [email protected] Website: www.highlandcopper.com James Pettem [email protected] Source: Highland Copper Company Inc. The Ellis Martin Report Copyright (C) 2026 ABN Newswire. All rights reserved.