Beyond Minerals Validates Extensive Malachite Mineralization at Owl Creek Copper Project, British Columbia

Technical Site Visit Confirms Porphyry Copper System at Owl Creek

Beyond Minerals’ technical team completed an extensive site visit to the Owl Creek Project, situated approximately 30 minutes north of Pemberton in British Columbia’s upper Lillooet River Valley. The visit focused on verifying historic exploration efforts, assessing surface mineralization extent, and defining the porphyry copper system footprint. Access was primarily via logging roads, enabling detailed observations, especially across Zone C, where ten diamond drill holes were completed during the 1971 Seraphim program.

The visit confirmed multiple indicators of a robust altered and mineralizing system. Senior Geologists Graeme Evans and Paul Baxter documented abundant surface malachite mineralization, particularly within Zone C. These findings corroborate and expand on historical exploration data dating back to the early 1910s. Successfully relocating historical drill sites establishes a critical reference for upcoming systematic exploration.

Zone C Size and Mineralization Details

Current geological interpretations indicate Zone C spans approximately 1,000 metres in strike length and 300 metres in width. Mineralization remains open in all directions and connects with Zone D, suggesting a larger integrated copper system than previously mapped. The observed extensive malachite mineralization points to a continuous copper-bearing hydrothermal system with significant surface expression.

Geological observations reveal hallmark porphyry copper-molybdenum characteristics, including pervasive phyllic alteration with sericite-silica-pyrite assemblages, indicating a strong hydrothermal alteration footprint. Multiphase stockwork veining suggests repeated mineralizing fluid pulses and structural preparation within host rocks. These features are typical of productive porphyry systems, highlighting exploration potential, especially by vectoring toward potassic alteration zones, which are hotter and richer in copper.

Project Expansion and Regional Geological Context

Following claim approvals in March 2026, the Owl Creek Project now covers 3,522 hectares. Its proximity to Pemberton, a growing community with essential services and infrastructure, supports exploration activities. The project lies within the Cascade Magmatic Arc, a continental-margin arc extending over 1,200 kilometres from northern California into southwestern British Columbia.

The Cascade Arc hosts numerous Miocene-aged intrusive zones associated with porphyry-style copper-molybdenum and copper-gold deposits, making it a prime region for porphyry exploration. The Owl Creek claim map reveals a 10-kilometre structural strike length between Zones A and E, indicating a large exploration target area with multiple mineralized zones exhibiting similar alteration signatures.

Historical Exploration Database Underpins Future Work

Exploration at Owl Creek began in the early 1910s with various operators conducting soil geochemical surveys, geophysical studies, surface mapping, and diamond drilling. This extensive historical data provides a solid baseline for Beyond Minerals’ upcoming systematic exploration. The company stresses that historical estimates mentioned were calculated before National Instrument 43-101 standards and are not considered current mineral resources or reserves. Beyond Minerals has not independently verified all historical data, and investors should exercise caution. Lawrence Tsang, P.Geo., VP Exploration and qualified person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content.

2026 Systematic Geochemical Sampling and Mapping at Zone C

Beyond Minerals’ 2026 field program will refine the geological model and identify drill targets, starting with a focused geochemical and geological campaign at Zone C. Systematic sampling and mapping will define geochemical and alteration zonation signatures to vector toward drill-ready targets, building on mineralization observed during the recent visit.

This methodical approach transitions from surface observations to targeted exploration, documenting mineral assemblages and alteration patterns to identify chemical and structural indicators of higher-grade mineralization. The data will prioritize drill sites and optimize resource allocation.

Prospecting Expansion Zones A, B, D, and E

Beyond the Zone C focus, the 2026 plan includes prospecting Zones A, B, D, and E to confirm geochemical and alteration signatures consistent with Zone C, expanding the porphyry footprint. Zone E, part of the recently staked expansion claims, hosts mineralized diorite and volcanic outcrops identified in historical work. Observations from Zone D’s summit looking northwest included views of Zone E, highlighting spatial relationships. Successful prospecting here could significantly increase resource potential and justify larger exploration investments.

Notice of Work Submission and Potential Drilling

Beyond Minerals plans to submit a Notice of Work application to provincial regulators for a potential drilling program at Owl Creek. This marks a key project milestone, signaling intent to advance from surface exploration to subsurface testing. The Notice of Work is a standard regulatory step in British Columbia, requiring detailed planning and environmental assessments.

Timing and scope of drilling will depend on results from systematic sampling and mapping. The company’s phased approach—from surface verification to geochemical targeting before drilling—reflects industry best practices to optimize exploration budgets and increase drilling success chances.

Incentive Stock Options Granted to Consultants

Beyond Minerals granted 1,500,000 incentive stock options to select consultants. The options vest in four equal tranches of 25% on October 22, 2026; January 22, April 22, and July 22, 2027. Each option allows acquisition of one common share at $0.05 per share, exercisable for two years from grant date, expiring July 22, 2028.

These grants are governed by the company’s omnibus equity incentive plan, re-approved by shareholders on December 18, 2025. This equity compensation aligns consultant incentives with shareholder value and helps conserve cash during exploration.

Beyond Minerals’ Portfolio and Strategic Outlook

Beyond Minerals Inc. is a critical minerals exploration firm with projects across Canada. Besides Owl Creek, the company operates the Ear Falls spodumene pegmatite project in Ontario and two British Columbia projects targeting rare earths and base metals. Owl Creek is the primary base metals focus in BC, while the diversified portfolio offers exposure to high-demand minerals.

The company’s strategy includes staking, acquiring, or optioning additional properties to expand its portfolio. Beyond Minerals also seeks joint venture partnerships to secure non-dilutive funding through partner-funded exploration, maintaining long-term exposure to exploration success. This approach enables advancing multiple programs while managing dilution and preserving cash for acquisitions and development.