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Los Andes Copper Announces Election to Issue Common Shares in Satisfaction of US$9 Million Convertible Debenture Interest Payment Obligations

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Los Andes Copper (OTCQX: LSANF, TSXV: LA) has elected, under the terms of its US$4 million and US$5 million eight per cent convertible debentures issued to Queen's Road Capital, to satisfy part of its quarterly interest obligations by issuing 7,281 common shares. The shares are to be issued at a deemed price of US$9.27 (C$12.92) per share as payment for US$67,495 (C$94,071) of interest owing. Interest on the debentures is payable quarterly, with five per cent in cash and three per cent in shares, priced at the greater of the 20‑day volume weighted average price or the TSX‑V Discounted Market Price. The share issuance remains subject to the debenture terms and all requisite approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval.

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  • Interest of US$67,495 to be paid in 7,281 shares at US$9.27 each
  • Quarterly interest structure fixed at 8% with defined 5% cash, 3% share components

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  • Issuance of 7,281 new common shares to Queen's Road Capital adds incremental shareholder dilution
  • Share settlement of interest remains subject to TSX-V and other approvals, introducing execution contingency

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 1, 2026) - Los Andes Copper Ltd. (TSXV: LA) (OTCQX: LSANF) ("Los Andes" or the "Company") announces that in accordance with the terms of the US$4,000,000 and US$5,000,000 eight per cent convertible debentures issued to Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. ("Queen's Road Capital") on April 4, 2022 and September 2, 2022 (the "Convertible Debentures"), the Company has elected to issue 7,281 common shares in the capital of the Company ("Common Shares") at a deemed price of US$9.27 (C$12.92) to Queen's Road Capital as payment for US$67,495 (C$94,071) in interest owing on the Convertible Debentures.

Under the terms of the Convertible Debentures, interest is payable quarterly, five per cent in cash and three per cent in shares, at the greater of: (i) the 20-day volume weighted average price prior to the interest payment date; or (ii) the Discounted Market Price (as such term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSX-V")).

The issuance of the Common Shares as payment for interest owing on the Convertible Debentures is subject to the terms and conditions of the Convertible Debentures as well as the receipt of all requisite approvals, including, without limitation, the approval of the TSX-V.

About Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd.

Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. is a leading financier to the global resource sector. The company is a resource focused investment company, making investments in privately held and publicly traded resource companies.

It is intended that the company will acquire and hold securities for both long-term capital appreciation and short-term gains, with a focus on convertible debt securities and resource projects in advanced development or production located in safe jurisdictions.

Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. is listed on the TSX under the ticker: QRC.

About Los Andes Copper Ltd.

Los Andes Copper Ltd. is an exploration and development company with an 100% interest in the Vizcachitas Project in Chile. The Company is focused on progressing the Project, which is located along Chile's most prolific copper belt, into production. Vizcachitas is one of the largest copper deposits in the Americas not controlled by the majors and the Company believes it will be Chile's next major copper mine.

The Project is a copper-molybdenum porphyry deposit, located 150 kilometers north of Santiago, in an area of very good infrastructure. An independent technical report for the PFS, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, is available on the Company's SEDAR profile.

Los Andes Copper Ltd. is listed on the TSX-V under the ticker: LA.

Qualified Persons

Antony Amberg CGeol FGS, the Company's Interim CEO, is the qualified person who has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

For more information please contact:

Antony Amberg, Interim CEO
Antony.amberg@losandescopper.com
Tel: +56 2 2954-0450

Elizabeth Johnson, Investor Relations
Elizabeth.johnson@losandescopper.com

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Certain of the information and statements contained herein that are not historical facts, constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the Securities Act (British Columbia), Securities Act (Ontario) and the Securities Act (Alberta) ("Forward-Looking Information"). Forward-Looking Information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect" and "intend"; statements that an event or result is "due" on or "may", "will", "should", "could", or might" occur or be achieved; and, other similar expressions. More specifically, Forward-Looking Information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such Forward-Looking Information. Such Forward-Looking Information includes, without limitation, the timing of and ability to obtain TSX-V and other regulatory approvals and the prospects, details related to and timing of the Vizcachitas Project. Such Forward-Looking Information is based upon the Company's assumptions regarding global and Chilean economic, political and market conditions and the price of metals and energy and the Company's production. Among the factors that have a direct bearing on the Company's future results of operations and financial conditions are changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, a change in government policies, competition, currency fluctuations and restrictions and technological changes, among other things. Should one or more of any of the aforementioned risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from any conclusions, forecasts or projections described in the Forward-Looking Information. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on Forward-Looking Information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise Forward-Looking Information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/312452

FAQ

What did Los Andes Copper (OTCQX: LSANF) announce on September 1, 2026 regarding its debenture interest?

Los Andes Copper announced it elected to pay part of its debenture interest in shares. According to the company, it will issue 7,281 common shares to Queen's Road Capital to satisfy US$67,495 of interest, subject to debenture terms and required approvals.

How many Los Andes Copper shares will be issued to pay debenture interest and at what price?

Los Andes Copper plans to issue 7,281 common shares at a deemed price of US$9.27. According to the company, this share issuance corresponds to US$67,495 in interest on its US$4 million and US$5 million eight per cent convertible debentures.

What are the terms of Los Andes Copper's eight per cent convertible debentures with Queen's Road Capital?

The convertible debentures total US$9 million and bear interest at eight per cent. According to the company, interest is payable quarterly, with five per cent in cash and three per cent in shares, priced using the higher of 20-day VWAP or TSX-V Discounted Market Price.

How is the share price determined for Los Andes Copper's interest payments in stock (LSANF)?

The share price for interest paid in stock is set by a pricing formula. According to the company, it uses the greater of the 20‑day volume weighted average price before the payment date or the TSX Venture Exchange Discounted Market Price.

Does the Los Andes Copper share issuance for interest payment require TSX-V approval?

Yes, the share issuance remains conditional on regulatory approvals. According to Los Andes Copper, issuing 7,281 common shares for US$67,495 of interest is subject to the convertible debenture terms and all requisite approvals, including TSX Venture Exchange approval.

What does the Los Andes Copper share-for-interest election mean for existing LSANF shareholders?

The election results in issuing 7,281 additional common shares to Queen's Road Capital. According to the company, these shares settle US$67,495 of interest, which modestly increases the share count and slightly dilutes existing shareholders, subject to required approvals.

Who is Queen's Road Capital in relation to Los Andes Copper's financing?

Queen's Road Capital is the holder of Los Andes Copper's US$4 million and US$5 million convertible debentures. According to the company, it is a resource-focused investment firm that finances global resource companies, emphasizing convertible debt and advanced-stage resource projects.