Imperial Metals' Red Chris produces 18.98 Mlb Cu in Q1

Mr. Brian Kynoch reports IMPERIAL REPORTS PRODUCTION UPDATE FOR RED CHRIS MINE 2026 FIRST QUARTER Imperial Metals Corp. has provided an update on copper and gold production for the first quarter of 2026 from the Red Chris mine. Red Chris metal production (100 per cent) for the first quarter of 2026 was 18,982,000 pounds copper and 20,108 ounces gold. Both copper and gold production were down compared with the first quarter of 2025, with copper production down 18 per cent and gold production down 7 per cent. Imperial's 30-per-cent share of Red Chris mine production was 5,695,000 pounds copper and 6,032 ounces gold. Red Chris metal production (100 per cent) for the first quarter of 2026 was 18,982,000 pounds copper and 20,108 ounces gold, compared with 23,126,000 pounds copper and 21,663 ounces gold produced during the same quarter of 2025. The decrease in copper production was a result of a 16-per-cent decrease in copper grade (0.52 per cent versus 0.62 per cent) with higher recovery and lower throughput. The decrease in gold production was a result of lower gold grade in the mill feed (0.49 gram per tonne gold versus 0.54 gram per tonne gold) and lower throughput, offset by better gold recovery (64.9 per cent versus 60.5 per cent) compared with the same quarter last year. Both copper and gold production were, however, in line with the budgeted 2026 production, and the guidance for 2026 Red Chris production (100 per cent) remains 60 million to 66 million pounds of copper and 47,500 to 52,500 ounces of gold. Steve Robertson, PGeo, Imperial's vice-president, corporate development, has reviewed the above disclosures contained in this news release and is the designated qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. About Imperial Metals Corp. Imperial is a Vancouver-based exploration, mine development and operating company with holdings that include the Mount Polley mine (100 per cent), the Huckleberry mine (100 per cent) and the Red Chris mine (30 per cent). Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia. We seek Safe Harbor.