C3 Metals restarts exploration activities in Jamaica

Executive Summary

• C3 Metals Inc. has resumed full exploration activities at its Jamaican projects (Super Block and Bellas Gate) following the restoration of infrastructure after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025.
• At the 50%-owned Super Block project, phase one scout drilling is approximately 50% complete, with 7 of 14 planned holes finished and drilling recommenced.
• At the 100%-owned Bellas Gate project, exploration drilling and a 70-square-kilometre 3-D IP geophysical survey have resumed, with 46 square km of the survey already completed.

Key Details

• Super Block Project (50% owned):
  • Phase one scout drilling program consists of 14 holes totaling 2,500 metres.
  • Status: Approximately 50% complete; 7 of 14 holes completed to date.
  • Action: Drilling has recommenced.
• Bellas Gate Project (100% owned):
  • Exploration drilling has resumed using a company-owned, man-portable drill rig.
  • 3-D IP geophysical survey (70 sq km total) has resumed; 46 sq km completed to date.
  • Funding: Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corp. is currently funding exploration and project-related costs under a previously announced earn-in agreement.
• Community Assistance:
  • C3 Metals assisted approximately 500 families across three communities with food, water, basic necessities, road repairs, and housing materials following Hurricane Melissa.
• Project Context:
  • C3 Metals holds exploration licences in Jamaica, including a 100% interest in 17,855 hectares (with Freeport-McMoRan having an option to earn up to 75% by funding up to $75 million) and a 50% interest in 9,870 hectares in a joint venture with Geophsyx Jamaica Ltd.

Notable Quotes

• "The safety of our work force is our No. 1 priority. We ceased exploration activities a few days in advance of Hurricane Melissa making landfall to make necessary preparations and take precautions to keep our people and equipment safe... I am also very happy to report that we have now restored all necessary project infrastructure and have restarted full exploration activities at both the Super Block and Bellas Gate projects in Jamaica." — Dan Symons, President and CEO