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ARRAS MINERALS ANNOUNCES RECOMMENCEMENT OF DRILLING AT ELEMES PROJECT IN KAZAKHSTAN

Arras Aggressively Doubles Down on Elemes Following Teck Alliance Termination

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 20, 2026 · 06:00 ARK · 0.7 Arras Minerals Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release (February 20, 2026) announces the recommencement and significant expansion of the drilling program at the Elemes copper-gold project in Kazakhstan. Key highlights include: - A 30,000-meter diamond drilling program planned for 2026, which the company describes as its "most ambitious program to date." - Mobilization of two drill rigs to the site, with two additional rigs scheduled for March (total of 4 rigs). - Focus on the Berezski North and Berezski Central discoveries, as well as testing the 10-kilometer Berezski Trend. - Reference to 2025 results (e.g., EL25019 with 457.5m @ 0.61 g/t Au and 0.10% Cu from surface) to justify the aggressive expansion.

Material Impact

This news is Material - Positive but must be viewed through a highly critical lens given the news released just 11 days prior (February 9, 2026). - The Teck Context: On Feb 9, 2026, Teck Resources elected to terminate its option on the Strategic Alliance license package (1,900 sq km). Teck stated that results "do not meet our threshold for moving forward." This is a significant blow to the "generative" side of the business. - Strategic Pivot: The Feb 20 release serves as a "double down" on the Elemes project, which was notably excluded from the Teck alliance and remains 100% Arras-owned. - Scale of Commitment: 30,000 meters is an enormous undertaking for a junior explorer. At estimated costs of $250-$300/meter (all-in), this program represents a $7.5M to $9M commitment. - Positive Internal Continuity: The company is successfully transitioning from generative exploration to intensive resource definition at Elemes. However, the loss of Teck's direct funding for the wider portfolio increases the financial burden on Arras.

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Company Overview

Arras Minerals is a Canadian-based explorer focused on copper and gold in Kazakhstan. - Flagship Project: Elemes Project. - Location: 61 km from the world-class Bozshakol mine (KAZ Minerals). - Current Status: Advanced exploration/Resource definition. The project covers the "Berezski Trend," an 8.8 km copper-gold-in-soil anomaly. - Geology: Porphyry Cu-Au system with near-surface, high-grade gold-copper intercepts.

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Drill Results Jun 09, 2026 · 06:00

ARRAS MINERALS DRILLS 935.9M GRADING 0.71% CUEQ FROM SURFACE INCLUDING 214.9M GRADING 1.42% CUEQ STARTING AT 162.1M DEPTH FROM THE BEREZSKI NORTH PORPHYRY TARGET, ELEMES PROJECT IN KAZAKHSTAN

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