Market One: Visionary Copper and Gold Feature on Kitco

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Visionary Copper and Gold (OTCQB: VCGMF / TSXV: VCG) said Market One produced a feature on Kitco published February 18, 2026, profiling the company’s operations and growth strategy.

The article discusses sustained precious-metal demand, tightening global copper supply, and Visionary’s plan to advance Canadian VMS assets via modern drilling, resource growth, and near-term development catalysts.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQB: VCGMF) ("Visionary" or "the Company") announced today that a feature article produced by Market One highlighting the Company's operations and growth strategy has been published on Kitco.

The article examines sustained precious-metal demand and tightening global copper supply, outlining the Company's strategy to reawaken and advance a portfolio of scalable Canadian VMS assets through modern drilling, resource growth, and near-term development catalysts.

To read the full article, please visit Kitco at: https://www.kitco.com/opinion/investment-trends/2026-02-18/visionary-copper-and-gold-emerges-reawakened-canadian-mining

About Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.

Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQB: VCGMF) is advancing its portfolio of base and precious metals rich deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions. The focus of the portfolio is highlighted by the 100% owned Point Leamington Deposit in Newfoundland, located in one of the richest VMS and Gold Districts in Canada. The Company prepared a pit constrained Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 Mt grading 2.5 g/t AuEq for 402 koz AuEq (145.7 koz gold, 60.0 Mlb copper, 153.5 Mlb zinc, 2.0 Moz silver, 1.5 Mlb lead), a pit constrained Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.7 Mt grading 2.24 g/t AuEq for 986.5 koz AuEq (354.8 koz gold, 110.2 Mlb copper, 527.3 Mlb zinc, 6.2 Moz silver, 7.0 Mlb lead) and an out-of-pit Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.7 Mt grading 3.06 g/t AuEq for 168.5 koz AuEq (65.4 koz gold, 13.3 Mlb copper, 102.9 Mlb zinc, 1.4 Moz Ag, 2.6 Mlb lead) (see news release dated October 25, 2021). Additionally, the Company is permitting the Rainbow deposit at its rich VMS Pine Bay Project located near existing infrastructure in the Flin Flon Mining District. The Company prepared an indicated mineral resource on the Rainbow deposit of 3.44 Mt grading 3.59% CuEq for 272.4 Mlb CuEq (238.3 Mlb Cu, 56.9 Mlb Zn, 37.6 koz Au, 692.8 koz Ag, 2.3 Mlb Pb), an inferred mineral resource on the Rainbow deposit of 1.28 Mt grading 2.95% CuEq containing 83.4 Mlb CuEq (72.1 Mlb Cu, 19.5 Mlb Zn, 11.1 koz Au, 222.2 Koz Ag, 0.8 Mlb Pb) and an inferred mineral resource at the Pine Bay deposit of 1.0 Mt grading 2.62% Cu containing 58.1 Mlb Cu (see news release dated July 10, 2023). Additionally, the portfolio includes the Nash Creek Project located in the VMS rich Bathurst Mining District of New Brunswick. A 2018 PEA generates a strong economic return with a pre-tax IRR of 34.1% (25.2% post-tax) and NPV8% of $230 million ($128 million post-tax) at $1.25 Zinc (see news release dated May 14, 2018).

For additional information, please contact:
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
Max Porterfield, President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (604) 605-0885
E-mail: info@visionarycoppergold.com

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

Some statements in this news release contain forward-looking information. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future expenditures. These statements address future events and conditions and, as such, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the statements. Such factors include, among others, completing the private placement financing, the ability to complete the proposed drill program and the timing and amount of expenditures. Except as required under applicable securities laws, Visionary does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

About Market One

Market One is North America's leading marketing agency for public companies, delivering best-in-class content creation and distribution. The firm helps position companies for meaningful engagement with potential investors through a suite of products across video, editorial, and social media. Clients benefit from increased visibility and strengthened awareness through Market One's relationships with industry-leading media outlets, including BNN Bloomberg, Benzinga, and Barchart.

Contact: Hasnain Raza hasnain@marketone.ca or +1 (778) 960-8744

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/284346

FAQ

What did Visionary Copper and Gold (VCGMF) announce on February 18, 2026 regarding Kitco?

Visionary announced a Market One feature published on Kitco on February 18, 2026 profiling its strategy and operations. According to the company, the article highlights sustained precious-metal demand, tightening copper supply, and plans to advance Canadian VMS assets through drilling and development catalysts.

How does the Kitco feature describe Visionary Copper and Gold's (VCGMF) growth strategy?

The feature describes a focus on modern drilling, resource growth, and near-term development catalysts. According to the company, the strategy aims to reawaken and advance its portfolio of scalable Canadian VMS assets toward development readiness.

Does the Kitco article mention market conditions relevant to Visionary Copper and Gold (VCGMF)?

Yes. The article notes sustained precious-metal demand and tightening global copper supply as relevant market conditions. According to the company, those trends underpin its rationale for advancing exploration and development of Canadian VMS projects.

Where can investors read the full Market One feature about Visionary Copper and Gold (VCGMF)?

Investors can read the full feature on Kitco’s website at the article link provided by Visionary. According to the company, the Kitco piece contains detailed coverage of operations, strategy, and near-term catalysts.

Will the Kitco feature likely affect Visionary Copper and Gold's (VCGMF) near-term development plans?

The article itself is a media feature and does not change plans; it highlights the company’s stated development approach. According to the company, the piece explains how drilling and resource growth are central to near-term catalysts for its VMS assets.