202617 releases
Northisle Announces Exploration and Geology Team Transition Plan
Dr. Pablo Mejia Herrera has left his role as Vice President, Exploration effective October 11, 2026, with Chairman Alex Davidson now overseeing exploration activities at the North Island Project in British Columbia. Northisle says it is well advanced in a search for a Vice President, Geology to lead the technical geology function. Upcoming milestones include filing an Initial Project Description and commencing a BC Hydro System Impact Study in Q4 2026, and PFS results in Q1 2027.
NewsNorthisle Announces Filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for the North Island Project
A NI 43-101 technical report titled "NI 43-101 Resource Estimate for the North Island Project 2026 Update" has been filed on SEDAR+ for Northisle's 100%-owned North Island copper-gold project on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The report, with an effective date of July 31, 2026, was prepared by Sue Bird, M.Sc., P.Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services and Peter Mehrfert, M.Sc., P.Eng., of Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC. Previous technical reports are no longer current.
Study resultsNorthisle Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index
Northisle Copper and Gold has been added to the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the benchmark index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, following the index's semi-annual review and rebalancing. The rebalancing takes effect at market close on September 18, 2026. Northisle holds 100% of the North Island Project, a copper-gold porphyry project covering more than 34,000 hectares near Port Hardy, British Columbia.
CorporateNorthisle Announces Selection of the North Island Project for the 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook
The North Island Project in British Columbia has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Canada Investment Summit Dealbook, which will be distributed to global investors attending the inaugural Canada Investment Summit. The Summit is hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in partnership with CPP Investments and PSP Investments, and forms part of the Government of Canada's objective of catalyzing C$1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years.
CorporateNorthisle Announces Additions to Board and Advisory Team
Gerardo Fernandez has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Northisle Copper and Gold, while Dr. Gillian Davidson joins as Strategic Advisor and Maurice Tagami as Process Design and Metallurgical Advisor. The Board also approved the issuance of 212,300 stock options at an exercise price of $4.28 per share, the closing price on the TSX Venture Exchange on August 24, 2026, with 5-year terms, plus 26,700 Deferred Share Units to Eligible Directors vesting August 24, 2027.
ManagementNorthisle Announces Significant Increase to North Island Resource Estimate
An integrated mineral resource estimate for the 100%-owned North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia, with an effective date of July 31, 2026, reports Indicated Resources of 1.2 billion tonnes grading 0.14% Cu, 0.22 g/t Au, 79.5 ppm Mo and 0.44 ppm Re, containing 10.1 billion lbs Cu Eq. or 16.2 million oz Au Eq., plus Inferred Resources of 260 million tonnes, at an $11.00/tonne NSR cut-off. Indicated tonnage rose 36%. A pre-feasibility study remains targeted for Q1 2027.
Resource updateNorthisle Announces Results of Annual General Meeting
All resolutions proposed at Northisle Copper and Gold's Annual General Meeting were passed by shareholders. The Board approved the issuance of 70,500 stock options at an exercise price of $2.63 per share, the closing price on the TSX Venture Exchange as of June 26, 2026, with a 5-year term vesting one third per year commencing June 29, 2026. The Board also approved 87,500 Deferred Share Units to Eligible Directors, vesting June 29, 2027.
CorporateNorthisle Announces Drill Results at Red Dog Identify Emerging High-Grade Trend in Eastern Portion of Deposit
Drilling at the Red Dog deposit on the North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia returned 216.0 metres grading 0.67% Cu Eq. from 156.0 metres, including 64.1 metres at 1.10% Cu Eq., in RD26-30, and 163.4 metres at 0.86% Cu Eq. from 165.6 metres in RD26-35, identifying a high-grade trend in the eastern portion extending below the current resource envelope. A total of 8,112 metres in 31 holes was completed in 2025 and early 2026, and the results will be incorporated into the integrated resource estimate and ongoing pre-feasibility study. Further drilling began May 29, 2026, with about 14,500 metres planned.
Drill resultsNorthisle Announces Board Slate for 2026 AGM
The slate of directors for the 2026 AGM includes nominee Hume Kyle, a CPA, CA and former CFO of Dundee Precious Metals, alongside incumbents Alex Davidson, Jill Donaldson, Kevin O'Kane and Sam Lee. Keena Hicken-Gaberria, a director since June 2022, does not plan to stand for re-election, and Kyle is expected to assume her board committee roles if elected. The board also approved 42,600 stock options at an exercise price of $2.90 per share, with a 5-year term vesting one third per year from May 27, 2026.
CorporateNorthisle Announces the Passing of Chairman Dale Corman
Dale Corman, Non-Executive Chairman of Northisle Copper and Gold, died on April 29, 2026, at age 88. A founder of the company, he had served on the Board since 2011, was a director of 25 public companies over a career of more than 50 years, and was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2022. Under a previously established succession plan, the Board has appointed Alexander Davidson as Non-Executive Chairman.
NewsNorthisle Announces Expansion of Executive and Technical Advisory Team
Andrea Zaradic has been appointed Vice President, Project Development, succeeding the retiring Ian Chang, who will remain a strategic advisor through a transition phase; Kate Mueller joins as Vice President, Sustainability; and Dr. John Thompson has been added as Technical Advisor, working with Dr. Pablo Mejia on generative exploration across the 50-km North Island porphyry district in British Columbia. The board also approved 862,000 stock options at $3.03 per share with a 5-year term, 304,000 RSUs and 7,000 DSUs.
ManagementNorthisle Announces Infill Drill Results at Northwest Expo Extend Strike and Add New High-Grade Intervals
Infill drilling at the Northwest Expo deposit, part of the North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia, returned 117.0 metres at 1.50 g/t Au Eq. from 231.0 metres in NW25-57, including 52.5 metres at 1.91 g/t Au Eq.; NW25-54 returned 75.0 metres at 1.37 g/t Au Eq. from 246.0 metres and NW25-53 returned 107.7 metres at 1.20 g/t Au Eq. from 254.0 metres. Mineralization now extends over roughly 1.1 km of strike. The PFS infill campaign totalled 13,980 metres, with Red Dog results expected in Q2 2026. Renmark Financial Communications was retained for investor relations at up to C$9,000 per month from April 1, 2026.
Drill resultsNorthisle Announces Closing of $115 million Financing
A brokered offering and non-brokered private placement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. closed for aggregate gross proceeds of $115,003,300, comprising 37,706,000 common shares at $3.05 per share. The brokered portion included 35,016,700 shares sold by prospectus supplement for $106,800,935 and 1,050,000 shares privately placed for $3,202,500, while Wheaton's non-brokered tranche of 1,639,300 shares raised $4,999,865. Net proceeds will advance Northisle's projects, including the North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.
FinancingNorthisle Announces Total Financing of $115 million Including Wheaton Precious Metals Placement of $5 million and Update on Public Offering
Total financing of up to $115,003,300 through the issue of up to 37,706,000 common shares at $3.05 has been arranged, comprising a brokered "best efforts" offering and a non-brokered private placement of 1,639,300 shares to Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. for $4,999,865. Paradigm Capital exercised the Agents' Option for 2,229,700 additional shares, adding gross proceeds of $6,800,585. Closing is expected on or about March 6, 2026, with proceeds for project advancement, general corporate and working capital purposes.
FinancingNORTHISLE ANNOUNCES C$100 MILLION FINANCING
A best efforts public offering of up to 32,787,000 common shares at $3.05 per share for gross proceeds of up to approximately $100,000,350 has been agreed with Paradigm Capital Inc. as lead agent and sole bookrunner. The agents hold an option for up to 4,919,000 additional shares at the same price for up to $15,002,950 more. Closing is expected on or about March 6, 2026, with proceeds for project advancement and general corporate and working capital purposes.
FinancingNorthisle Included in BC's Critical Minerals Office
British Columbia's Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has selected Northisle to work with the Critical Minerals Office as it prepares the North Island Project near Port Hardy for environmental assessment and future permitting, with the office coordinating First Nations and community engagement and identifying regulatory requirements early. Subsidiary North Island Mining Corp. now has agreements with Quatsino, Kwakiutl and Tlatlasikwala First Nations, covering 100% of the project's mineral tenure. A joint press conference held February 20, 2026 drew approximately 70 attendees.
CorporateNorthisle Provides Corporate and Exploration Update and 2026 Execution Plan
A 2025 drill program of 20,297 metres across 58 holes was completed at the 100%-owned North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia, including 9,867 metres at Northwest Expo, 1,761 metres at Red Dog and 6,653 metres at West Goodspeed, where mineralization extends over 1.2 kilometres of strike. At the Cougar target, 1,275 metres of drilling returned 42.0 metres grading 0.31% Cu Eq. in NW25-40. Pre-Feasibility Study results are targeted for Q4 2026.
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20253 releases
Northisle Announces Continued Growth of West Goodspeed Target to over 1.2km Strike with Additional High-Grade Intervals
Drilling at the West Goodspeed target on the North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia returned 93.0 metres grading 0.77% Cu Eq. from 264.0 metres in RD25-07, including 39.0 metres at 1.16% Cu Eq., and 38.0 metres grading 0.72% Cu Eq. from 104.0 metres in RD25-04, including 18.0 metres at 1.13% Cu Eq. Mineralization is now defined over 1.2 kilometres of strike and about 280 metres vertically. The 2025 program has completed 14,130 metres, with up to 10,000 metres remaining.
Drill resultsNorthisle Provides Update on Largest Ever Field Program at North Island
The 2025 drilling program at the North Island Project near Port Hardy, British Columbia has been expanded from 7,000 metres to over 27,000 metres, with 11,915 metres across 35 holes completed as of September 30, 2025, including roughly 8,000 metres of exploration drilling and up to 15,000 metres of infill, geotechnical and condemnation drilling remaining. Up to four drill rigs are targeted by year-end. Environmental baseline studies began in early Q4 2025, with a pre-feasibility study targeted for completion by the end of 2026.
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