CopperCorp Appoints Experienced Mining Executive Alan Coutts to Board of Directors

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CopperCorp Resources (OTCQB: CPCPF) has appointed Alan Coutts to its Board of Directors. Coutts brings over 35 years of global mining experience and most recently served as President and CEO of Noront Resources, which was acquired by Wyloo Metals for C$650 million in 2022.

Coutts' extensive career includes executive positions at Xstrata Nickel Australasia, where he managed operations with over 800 employees and served on the board of the US$5B Koniambo Nickel Project. His appointment aligns with CopperCorp's focus on advancing exploration of copper-gold belts in western Tasmania through 2025-2026.

The company has granted Coutts 400,000 incentive stock options exercisable at C$0.165 per share for five years.

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• Appointment of highly experienced mining executive with 35+ years of global expertise
• New director's proven track record in successfully leading Noront Resources to C$650M acquisition
• Strategic alignment with battery metals and copper demand trends
• Director's extensive experience in managing large-scale mining operations with 800+ employees

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - CopperCorp Resources Inc. (TSXV: CPER) (OTCQB: CPCPF) (FSE: NU0) ("CopperCorp" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Coutts to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Coutts is a mining executive with over 35 years of global experience in mineral exploration, project development, mine operations, and corporate leadership in both Australia, Canada, and other international jurisdictions.

Most recently, Mr. Coutts served as President and CEO of Noront Resources Ltd., which was acquired by Wyloo Metals in April 2022 for approximately C$650 million following a high-profile bidding contest with BHP. This acquisition centred on Noront's flagship Eagle's Nest Ni-Cu-PGE project in Ontario's Ring of Fire district. After the transaction, Mr. Coutts joined Wyloo's Advisory Board, serving a two-year term.

Career Highlights:

• 2008-2013 Executive General Manager & Managing Director, Xstrata Nickel Australasia (Perth, Australia): Oversaw three producing nickel mines and two processing plants in Western Australia with over 800 employees, supported a development project in Tanzania, and served on the board of the US$5B Koniambo Nickel Project in New Caledonia.
• 2003-2008 General Manager of the "Brunswick 12" mine, Noranda Mines (now Xstrata) (New Brunswick, Canada): Managed a 10,000 t/day underground Cu-Pb-Zn-Ag operation with 850 employees.
• 1999-2003 General Superintendent, Falconbridge Raglan mine (Quebec Arctic): Led underground and open-pit nickel sulphide operations with 450 employees.
• Earlier roles included exploration and operational positions in Canada and Sweden.

Stephen Swatton, President and CEO of CopperCorp, commented:

"We are thrilled to welcome Alan to CopperCorp's board. His proven track record in mine development, operations, and strategic exploration, combined with his experience guiding large-scale battery metals-focused projects, aligns perfectly with our vision. There are strong parallels between Noront's large land package and CopperCorp's position in western Tasmania, and Alan's insight will be invaluable as we advance exploration on our two highly prospective copper-gold belts through 2025 and into 2026."

Alan Coutts, Director, added:

"I am pleased to join the board of CopperCorp. I'm impressed with the quality of the technical team and the outstanding land package that has been assembled in this highly prospective, yet somewhat underappreciated, historical mining district. The insatiable demand for copper over the upcoming decade is well documented and the timing of the Razorback drilling program in the current commodity cycle is optimal. I look forward to getting back to Australia and visiting the property later this year to review the drilling progress.

In my previous position Noront became the subject of a successful bid by Wyloo in 2022, largely driven by the quality, size and prospectivity of the entire land package which contained many of the key battery minerals required for global decarbonization. I am excited to play a part in another initiative with a similar strategy."

In connection with his appointment, CopperCorp has granted Mr. Coutts 400,000 incentive stock options in accordance with the Company's omnibus incentive plan. The options are exercisable at C$0.165 per share for five years, subject to certain vesting provisions and TSX Venture Exchange approval.

About CopperCorp
CopperCorp is focused on the exploration and development of its Skyline and AMC copper-gold-REE projects in western Tasmania, Australia.

Contact:
Stephen Swatton
President, CEO & Director
Email: stephen@coppercorpinc.com

For additional information, please visit:
Website: www.coppercorpinc.com
SEDAR+: www.sedarplus.ca

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FAQ

Who is Alan Coutts and why did CPCPF appoint him to the Board of Directors?

Alan Coutts is a mining executive with 35+ years of global experience who recently led Noront Resources to a C$650M acquisition. He was appointed for his expertise in mineral exploration, project development, and corporate leadership, particularly in Australia and Canada.

What is Alan Coutts' most significant achievement before joining CopperCorp (CPCPF)?

Coutts most notably served as President and CEO of Noront Resources, leading to its C$650 million acquisition by Wyloo Metals in April 2022 following a bidding contest with BHP.

What stock options did CopperCorp (CPCPF) grant to Alan Coutts?

CopperCorp granted Coutts 400,000 incentive stock options exercisable at C$0.165 per share for five years, subject to vesting provisions and TSX Venture Exchange approval.

What are CopperCorp's (CPCPF) exploration plans for 2025-2026?

CopperCorp plans to advance exploration on two highly prospective copper-gold belts in western Tasmania, with a focus on the Razorback drilling program.

What was Alan Coutts' role at Xstrata Nickel Australasia?

From 2008-2013, Coutts served as Executive General Manager & Managing Director at Xstrata Nickel Australasia, overseeing three producing nickel mines and two processing plants with over 800 employees.