Trilogy Metals Announces Publication of Notice of Intent by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Alaska's High-Grade Arctic Copper-Zinc-Lead-Gold-Silver Project

Formal NEPA review and FAST-41 permitting timeline advance the Arctic joint-venture project toward a targeted 2028 federal Record of Decision.

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Trilogy Metals (TMQ) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has published a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the high‑grade Arctic copper-zinc-lead-gold-silver project in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.

The NOI formally begins the National Environmental Policy Act review and launches the public scoping phase for the project, which is being advanced by Ambler Metals, Trilogy’s 50/50 joint venture with South32. The USACE, lead federal agency for Ambler Metals’ Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application filed on April 20, 2026, is working under a coordinated FAST‑41 permitting schedule. The integrated federal and state review is targeted to span about 29 months, with a draft EIS planned for October 2027, a Record of Decision in September 2028, and overall permitting completion aimed for November 2028, aligned with State of Alaska and Northwest Arctic Borough milestones.

Positive

• NOI published formally starts NEPA Environmental Impact Statement process for Arctic Project
• 29‑month integrated federal and state review timetable targeted under FAST‑41
• Schedule targets draft EIS in October 2027 and Record of Decision in September 2028
• Overall permitting completion targeted for November 2028, aligned with state and borough milestones

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• None.

News Explained

The published NOI formally starts the Arctic Project’s NEPA environmental review and public scoping, but it is only the first key federal milestone: the draft EIS, September 2028 Record of Decision, and remaining authorizations still precede targeted overall permitting completion in November 2028.

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Market Context

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Key Figures

Integrated review timetable: 29 months Draft EIS target: October 2027 Record of Decision target: September 2028 +1 more

Integrated review timetable

29 months

Federal and state environmental review

Draft EIS target

October 2027

Arctic Project permitting schedule

Record of Decision target

September 2028

Arctic Project permitting schedule

Overall completion target

November 2028

Remaining federal and state authorizations

Historical Context

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   Permitting schedule set NOI, draft EIS, and Record of Decision milestones for Arctic Project

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Key Terms

notice of intent, environmental impact statement, nepa, fast-41, +1 more

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notice of intent regulatory

"published a Notice of Intent ("NOI") to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement"

A notice of intent is a formal written announcement that an organization plans to take a specific action—such as filing legal claims, seeking regulatory approval, issuing securities, or starting a procurement process. For investors it matters because it signals a likely future event that could change a company’s costs, revenues, risk profile or ownership; think of it like a heads-up that a major move is being prepared so stakeholders can anticipate and reassess their positions.

environmental impact statement regulatory

"Notice of Intent ("NOI") to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS")"

An environmental impact statement is a formal report that evaluates the likely effects a proposed project or plan will have on air, water, land, wildlife and local communities; it lays out potential harms, proposed mitigation measures, and alternatives. Think of it as a project’s environmental report card and repair plan: regulators use it to decide permits, and investors use it to assess delays, extra costs, legal risks and reputation exposure tied to environmentally sensitive issues.

nepa regulatory

"environmental review of the project under the National Environmental Policy Act"

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a U.S. law that requires federal agencies to evaluate and report the environmental impacts of major projects, like permitting, construction, or resource development. For investors, NEPA is important because its reviews and required studies can delay, alter, or block projects—much like a safety inspection that must be passed before a vehicle is allowed on the road—affecting timelines, costs and the potential revenue of affected companies.

fast-41 regulatory

"a major milestone on the coordinated and transparent FAST-41 Permitting Schedule"

A FAST-41 designation comes from a U.S. law that sets up a coordinated, time-lined review process for large federal infrastructure projects, aiming to reduce delays by having agencies work together and meet clear deadlines. For investors, it matters because projects with FAST-41 oversight are likelier to reach permits and construction on schedule, reducing the risk of costly hold-ups much like a traffic controller clearing lanes so a convoy can move without unexpected stops.

clean water act section 404 regulatory

"Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application filed on April 20, 2026"

Clean Water Act Section 404 is the federal rule that requires a permit before moving or placing soil, rock, or other material into U.S. waters and wetlands, administered by the Army Corps of Engineers with oversight from the Environmental Protection Agency. For investors, it matters because permit approvals or denials can delay or stop land- and water-related projects, add mitigation or cleanup costs, and create legal and reputational risks—like needing a special building permit that can change a project's timeline and budget.

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) ("Trilogy Metals", "Trilogy" or the "Company") announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") has published a Notice of Intent ("NOI") to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement ("EIS") for the Company's flagship Arctic Project in northwestern Alaska's Ambler Mining District. Publication of the NOI formally initiates the environmental review of the project under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") and launches the public scoping phase. The high-grade Arctic Copper-Zinc-Lead-Gold-Silver Project is being advanced by Ambler Metals LLC ("Ambler Metals"), Trilogy's 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY).

 Highlights

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Publishes Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, Formally Commencing the NEPA Review for the Arctic Project
  
  
• Publication of the NOI Launches the Public Scoping Phase and Marks a Major Milestone on the Coordinated and Transparent FAST-41 Permitting Schedule
  
  
• Milestone Achieved on Schedule, Consistent with the Integrated Federal and State Timetable Published on the Permitting Dashboard in July 2026
  
  
• Schedule Continues to Target a Draft Environmental Impact Statement in October 2027 and a Record of Decision in September 2028

The NOI is the first key federal milestone on the coordinated federal and state permitting schedule published on the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's (the "Permitting Council") Permitting Dashboard at permits.performance.gov in July 2026. With the NOI published, the USACE has commenced the public scoping process, during which the agency invites comments from the public, local residents, regional organizations, Tribes, and other stakeholders to help identify the significant issues and reasonable alternatives to be analyzed in the EIS. 

The USACE, which received Ambler Metals' Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application filed on April 20, 2026, is the project's lead federal agency. Under the published schedule, the USACE and cooperating agencies have committed to an estimated 29-month integrated federal and state review timetable, materially ahead of the historical baseline for comparable federal reviews. With the NOI now published, the schedule continues to target publication of a draft EIS in October 2027 and a Record of Decision in September 2028, to be completed concurrently with State of Alaska and Northwest Arctic Borough permitting milestones. The Record of Decision represents the culmination of the federal environmental review under NEPA, and the remaining federal and state authorizations that follow drive the schedule's targeted overall completion in November 2028. 

Tony Giardini, President and CEO of Trilogy, commented: "Reaching the Notice of Intent on schedule underscores the discipline and coordination that FAST-41 brings to the Arctic Project. This milestone launches the NEPA review and public scoping phase and keeps us on a timeline to a Record of Decision in September 2028 – materially ahead of the historical norm for comparable federal reviews. With the U.S. reliant on foreign nations for much of its copper, the structured, transparent advancement of a nationally important critical minerals asset like Arctic has never been more strategically important."

Ron Rimelman, President of Ambler Metals, added: "This Notice of Intent opens an exciting new chapter for the Arctic Project. We welcome this thorough public process as an opportunity to continue to demonstrate our commitment to meeting the highest environmental standards and ensuring Alaskans benefit from this development. Earning and maintaining our social license to operate is essential, and we remain dedicated to ensuring this project supports traditional and subsistence lifestyles while serving as a powerful engine for long-term economic self-determination for Northwest Alaska communities."

For more information about the FAST-41 permitting program, see Trilogy's news releases dated May 15, 2026 and July 16, 2026.

About Trilogy Metals

Trilogy Metals Inc. is a metal exploration and development company holding a 50 percent interest in Ambler Metals LLC, which has a 100 percent interest in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects ("UKMP") in northwestern Alaska. On December 19, 2019, South32 Limited, a globally diversified mining and metals company, exercised its option to form a 50/50 joint venture with Trilogy Metals. The UKMP is located within the Ambler Mining District which is one of the richest and most prospective known copper-dominant districts in the world. It hosts polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulfide ("VMS") deposits that contain copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, and carbonate replacement deposits which have been found to host high-grade copper and cobalt mineralization. Exploration efforts have been focused on two deposits in the Ambler Mining District – the Arctic VMS deposit and the Bornite carbonate replacement deposit. Both deposits are located within a land package that spans approximately 190,929 hectares. Ambler Metals has an agreement with NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation, that provides a framework for the exploration and potential development of the Ambler Mining District in cooperation with local communities. Trilogy Metals' vision is to develop the Ambler Mining District into a premier North American copper producer while protecting and respecting subsistence livelihoods.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated timing and outcomes of the permitting schedule and federal environmental review process; the scope, conduct and outcome of the NEPA review and public scoping process; the anticipated completion date of environmental review and permitting; timing of a draft EIS and Record of Decision; expectations regarding a construction decision on the Arctic Project; expectations regarding interagency coordination and cooperation; and the anticipated benefits of FAST-41 status to the Arctic Project are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include the uncertainties involving the outcome of pending litigation, success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests, unexpected cost increases and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2025 filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and in other Company reports and documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. The Company's forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.

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FAQ

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What does the public scoping phase involve for the Arctic Project?

With the NOI published, the USACE has begun public scoping, during which it invites comments from the public, local residents, regional organizations, Tribes, and other stakeholders to help identify significant issues and reasonable alternatives to be analyzed in the Environmental Impact Statement.

Who is leading the federal review and what permit application is involved?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the lead federal agency for the Arctic Project and is reviewing Ambler Metals’ Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application, which was filed on April 20, 2026.

How is the Arctic Project held and who are the joint-venture partners?

The Arctic Project is being advanced by Ambler Metals LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32. Trilogy holds a 50 percent interest in Ambler Metals, which in turn owns 100 percent of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in the Ambler Mining District.

How large is the land package and what types of mineral deposits does it host?

The Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects cover approximately 190,929 hectares in the Ambler Mining District and host polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits containing copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, as well as carbonate replacement deposits with high‑grade copper and cobalt mineralization.

What agreement does Ambler Metals have with NANA Regional Corporation?

Ambler Metals has an agreement with NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, that provides a framework for exploration and potential development of the Ambler Mining District in cooperation with local communities.