Metalero starts fall exploration program at Benson

Executive Summary

• Metalero Mining has initiated a fall exploration program at its Benson project in British Columbia, focusing on completing coverage of the Cantin target and establishing new soil sampling at the Sundberg and Chiaz targets.
• The company expanded its land package by staking an additional seven square kilometres at the Cantin occurrence, bringing the total property size to 173 square kilometres.
• Management is continuing constructive dialogue with the Lhtako Dene Nation regarding the Mineral Claim Consultation Framework (MCCF) and awaits approval for the new claim.

Key Details

• Exploration Program Scope:
  • Cantin Target: Program aims to complete coverage over this target, following up on promising soil results.
  • Sundberg and Chiaz Targets: Establishing first-pass modern soil sampling in the south of the property.
• Land Expansion:
  • Staked an additional seven square kilometres at the Cantin occurrence.
  • Total land package now covers 173 square kilometres.
  • The new ground covers an area with a strong geophysical signature similar to other Benson targets.
• Target Background & AI Analysis:
  • Targets (Cantin, Sundberg, Chiaz) were identified via Geoscience B.C. artificial intelligence (AI) work under the QUEST (Quesnelia Exploration Strategy) program.
  • Cantin: Spring 2025 soil sampling generated copper and gold anomalies covering >8 square kilometres, overlying and surrounding QUEST targets. Historical work is limited; anomalies run up to claim boundaries and are open in several directions.
  • Chiaz: 3.5 km in length; no historical work; described as a compelling "blind target."
  • Sundberg: 5 km in length; historically yielded high-grade copper and gold soil anomalies but received no follow-up.
• Project Location & Infrastructure:
  • Located in the Quesnel trough, central British Columbia, a prolific mineral belt hosting >360 alkalic copper-gold porphyry occurrences.
  • Close to infrastructure, traversed by Highway 26 and logging roads.
  • Historical exploration has identified surface geochemical anomalies and intersected skarn and epithermal gold/silver mineralization.
• Indigenous Relations:
  • Commitment to building a relationship with the Lhtako Dene Nation.
  • Progressing through the new Mineral Claim Consultation Framework (MCCF).

Notable Quotes

• "We recently staked another seven square kilometres at the Cantin occurrence where recently reported copper and gold soil anomalies run up to our claim boundaries and are open in several directions. This new ground covers an area with a strong geophysical signature similar to our other targets at Benson." — Rob L'Heureux, President and CEO
• "We are committed to continuing our constructive dialogue and cooperation with the Lhtako Dene Nation. As we progress through the new Mineral Claim Consultation Framework (MCCF) and await approval of our claim, Metalero is dedicated to building a solid, meaningful relationship with the nation." — Rob L'Heureux, President and CEO