Diamond Drilling Underway at Mink Ventures' Warren Property

On January 20, 2026, Mink Ventures announced the commencement of a diamond drilling program at its Warren Nickel Copper Cobalt Property near Timmins, Ontario. The program is currently focusing on the 'A' Zone, specifically testing a reinterpreted geometry of the zone and a distinct geophysical anomaly (Mise-a-la-masse) identified in late 2025. Following the 'A' Zone drilling, the rig is scheduled to move to the Montcalm Project to test a specific geophysical target at 500 meters depth. The company also noted plans to test the North Zone and D Zone at Warren later in the program.

This news is Routine - Positive. It confirms that the company is deploying the capital raised in October 2025 ($857,518) toward active exploration rather than administrative burn. The start of drilling provides a clear timeline for potential catalysts (assay results) in the coming months. However, the news itself does not contain assay results or discoveries, merely the logistical start of work. The reinterpretation of the 'A' Zone suggests management believes previous drilling may have missed the optimal orientation of mineralization, which is a standard exploration refinement but carries execution risk.

Mink Ventures holds two key projects in the Timmins, Ontario camp, adjacent to the Glencore Montcalm Mine (past producer). * Warren Project (Flagship): Nickel-Copper-Cobalt. 100% owned (patents acquired Feb 2025). The project features significant geophysical anomalies and historical high-grade copper/nickel grab samples. * Montcalm Project: Nickel-Copper-Cobalt. The company is earning/holds a majority interest. It surrounds the former Montcalm Mine. * Strategy: The company relies heavily on geophysics (Mise-a-la-masse, VTEM) to identify conductive targets in gabbro complexes, similar to the deposit model of the adjacent mine.