CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AFDG-Copper Intelligence in conjunction with Mining Indaba the world's largest event dedicated to the capitalization and development of mining interests in Africa, is pleased to announce highly encouraging assay results from its recent channel sampling program at the exploration site. This program has successfully identified multiple zones of significant copper mineralization, with several samples returning exceptional high-grade values.

The channel sampling program, conducted across various pits including PT9, NP03, PT14, PT16, and PT15, aimed to delineate and confirm copper mineralization within the target areas. Samples were collected and subsequently sent for detailed chemical analysis to determine precise copper content.

The channel samples were collected using standard industry practices and analyzed by an accredited laboratory to ensure accuracy and reliability of the results. Lithological units were primarily a mica schist layer with mineralization being malachite, bornite and other copper oxides. Samples were collected from existing pits - both artisanal and exploration dug from 2024 to 2025. The delineated zone covers an area of approximately 400 to 500 meters along strike to a depth of about 4.5m. Results show confirmed copper interceptions from about 1m below surface, and significantly all the pit bottoms are still within the mineralized schist - still to penetrate into an expected higher grade sulphide zone below these oxides.

Key Highlights from the Channel Sample Results:

Outstanding High-Grade Intercepts:

1.50m @12.9% Copper (Cu) from pit number PT16 from 1.00m depth

Including: 0.50m @ 20.3% from 2.00m and 1.00m @ 9.2% from 1.00m

2.60m @10.8% Copper (Cu) from pit number PT15 from 2.00m depth

Including: 0.75m @ 24.9% from 2.75m

0.55m @ 8.2% from 4.05m

1.00m @1.3% Copper (Cu) from pit number PT9 from 2.00m depth

These results underscore the significant potential of the Butembo area for high-grade copper deposits. The presence of such high-grade mineralization in channel samples is a strong indicator for further exploration and potential resource development.

The company is extremely excited by these exceptional copper grades, particularly the 24.9% and 20.3% intercepts. These results validate our exploration model and significantly advance the company's understanding of the mineralization of the Butembo Copper project. The company's team is now focused on integrating this data to plan the next phase of exploration, which will likely include further detailed mapping and drilling to define the extent and continuity of these high-grade zones.

This broad initial overview has been prepared by Richard Rice, Pri.Sci.Nat – Registered Professional Scientist - Geological Science - Reg No. 118617, a Qualified Person as defined by JORC, SAMREC and NI 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The information presented herein is based on field observations, publicly available data, and the author's professional judgment. No mineral resource or reserve estimates are provided or implied in this summary

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