CopAur Minerals Appoints International Mining Executive Andrew Neale as Chief Executive Officer

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CopAur Minerals (TSXV: CPAU) has appointed Andrew Neale as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over 35 years of global mining experience to the company. Neale, who previously held senior positions at Freeport-McMoRan and other major mining companies, will lead the advancement of the Kinsley Mountain Gold Project in Nevada.

The Kinsley project, a former producer that yielded 138,000 ounces of gold between 1995-1999, currently hosts indicated resources of 418,000 ounces at 2.63 g/t gold and inferred resources of 117,000 ounces at 1.51 g/t gold. The company has two permits under review with the BLM Nevada: one to test the former heap leach pad for residual gold and another to restart gold production from the Main Pit area.

Positive

• Appointment of highly experienced CEO with 35+ years of global mining expertise
• Kinsley Mountain Project contains significant gold resources including 302,000 ounces at 6.11 g/t gold in the Western Flank Zone
• Two permits pending with BLM Nevada for potential production restart
• Project has proven production history with 138,000 ounces of previous gold production

Negative

• Project has been idle since 1998 due to previous operator's bankruptcy
• Permits still under review with no guaranteed timeline for approval

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2025) - CopAur Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CPAU) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Neale as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Neale brings over 35 years of global mining experience spanning exploration, engineering, construction, operations, and executive leadership.

Mr. Neale has held senior positions with leading companies including Freeport-McMoRan, where he oversaw large-scale copper and gold operations at Grasberg in Indonesia, as well as executive roles with Hemco Nicaragua, Merdeka Copper & Gold, and Bumi Resources Minerals. He has successfully advanced projects across Asia, the Americas, and other jurisdictions, while also providing technical and financial consulting to international investment funds.

Mr. Neale holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing Engineering from the University of Alberta, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia.

"We are very pleased to welcome Andrew as CEO of CopAur; his international mining expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we advance our previously producing Nevada mine properties at an ideal time, with permits pending that will allow us to move into the next phase of development," commented Conrad Swanson, CPAU Chairman.

In connection with Mr. Neale's appointment, CopAur confirms he will lead advancement of the Kinsley Mountain Gold Project in Nevada, a past producer that yielded approximately 138,000 ounces of near-surface open pit oxide gold between 1995 and 1999. Kinsley hosts current mineral resources of 418,000 indicated ounces at 2.63 g/t gold and 117,000 inferred ounces at 1.51 g/t gold, which include 302,000 ounces averaging 6.11 g/t gold within the high-grade Western Flank Zone¹.

CopAur currently has two permits under review with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada. The first will allow testing of the former heap leach pad for residual gold, which was left intact by Alta Gold following its bankruptcy in 2001. The second permit seeks approval to restart gold production from the Main Pit area.

Kinsley was last in production in 1998, when gold prices averaged around US$360 per ounce. Alta Gold suspended operations to pursue another project and later entered bankruptcy, leaving Kinsley idle despite its strong exploration and development potential.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (BC), Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, and "Qualified Persons" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About CopAur

CopAur is focused on developing projects within the emerging, mineral-rich mining regions of Nevada. The Company is backed by a dynamic and experienced team of resource professionals advancing its projects in Nevada with the flagship project being Kinsley Mountain Gold Project, a Carlin-style project located 90 kilometres south of the Long Canyon mine (currently in production under the Newmont/Barrick joint venture, Nevada Gold Mines).

¹Technical Report on the Kinsley Project, Elko County, Nevada, U.S.A., dated June 21, 2021, with an effective date of May 5, 2021, and prepared by Michael M. Gustin and Gary L. Simmons, and filed under New Placer Dome Gold Corp.'s issuer profile on SEDAR (www.sedarplus.ca).

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF COPAUR MINERALS INC.

Conrad Swanson, Chairman

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Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements. All such statements involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to vary from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, they should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and they will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions on the date of this news release, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revised any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities regulations.

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FAQ

Who is the new CEO of CopAur Minerals (TSXV: CPAU)?

Andrew Neale has been appointed as CEO, bringing over 35 years of global mining experience from companies including Freeport-McMoRan, Hemco Nicaragua, and Merdeka Copper & Gold.

What are the current gold resources at CopAur's Kinsley Mountain Project?

The project contains 418,000 indicated ounces at 2.63 g/t gold and 117,000 inferred ounces at 1.51 g/t gold, including 302,000 ounces averaging 6.11 g/t gold in the Western Flank Zone.

What permits is CopAur Minerals currently seeking for the Kinsley Mountain Project?

CopAur has two permits under review with the BLM Nevada: one to test the former heap leach pad for residual gold, and another to restart gold production from the Main Pit area.

What is the historical production of the Kinsley Mountain Gold Project?

The project previously produced approximately 138,000 ounces of near-surface open pit oxide gold between 1995 and 1999, before operations were suspended when gold prices averaged US$360 per ounce.

Why did the Kinsley Mountain Project stop production in 1998?

Alta Gold, the previous operator, suspended operations to pursue another project and later entered bankruptcy in 2001, leaving the project idle despite its exploration and development potential.