<p>Imperial Metals Corporation has announced results from the first diamond drill hole of its 2025 Phase 2 drilling program at the Mount Polley mine. The drill hole, WB-25-268, targeted a high-grade zone beneath the previously mined Wight Pit and intersected 11.0 metres grading 4.43% copper, 1.53 grams per tonne gold, and 41.7 grams per tonne silver. Additional high-grade sections were also encountered, including 9.6 metres at 3.71% copper, 0.42 grams per tonne gold, and 9.89 grams per tonne silver. The program aims to further define high-grade mineralization zones and test for depth extensions beneath existing pits. Results from the remaining holes in the nine-hole, 3,718.3 metre program are pending. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Imperial Metals Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: GNW9631165-en) on January 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)</p>

Imperial Metals Hits High-Grade Copper-Gold-Silver at Mount Polley Drilling