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Midnight Sun Rises Above Copper Volatility with Scalable Assets and Strategic Execution

A Top Pick at multiple CEM investor summits, Midnight Sun is backed by a strong treasury, clear near-term catalysts, and a strategic footprint in Zambia’s copper belt, positioning the company for growth as global copper shortages intensify.

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As geopolitical headlines dominate trading screens, investors are increasingly looking for grounded, asset-backed growth stories. Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA | OTCQB: MDNGF) fits that bill with copper in the ground, drills turning, and a clear line of sight to monetization.

Already named a Top Pick at multiple CEM investor events, including at the latest Investor Breakout Exchange at the TSX Venture Growth Capital 2025 Event in Kelowna, the company is proving itself as a high-impact story at the centre of the world’s most competitive copper exploration corridor.

This month, the company kicked off a 164-hole expansion drill program at its Kazhiba-Main oxide copper target in Zambia, just 6 kilometres from First Quantum’s Kansanshi Mine and SX/EW plant. The 2025 campaign follows standout reverse circulation (RC) drill results from late 2024, including 21 metres of 10.69% Cu, 26 metres of 5.60% Cu, and 15 metres of 3.01% Cu, all starting near surface. Those grades confirmed a high-grade oxide copper blanket, with just 40% of the anomaly tested to date. The company also identified four new additional oxide targets at Kazhiba during the 2024 drill program. A maiden NI 43-101 resource estimate is expected as the current program is complete.

In parallel, drilling is now underway at the Dumbwa sulphide target, where a newly completed 56-line-kilometre IP survey revealed strong geophysical continuity over an 11.5-kilometre strike. Importantly, the IP results correlate closely with both prior mineralized drill intercepts and surface copper-in-soil anomalies, confirming a large structurally controlled system. Diamond drilling is being guided by COO and geologist Kevin Bonel, who previously led Barrick’s Lumwana Mine from a Tier 2 asset to a Tier 1 operation in just two years.

Meanwhile, at Mitu, where past drilling has returned sulphide intercepts of 11.6 metres of 3.44% Cu and 11.5 metres of 1.41% Cu, a new Partial Ionic Leach sampling program has been completed. Targets will be followed up by dipole-dipole IP survey and drilling to test the full trend. Notably, Mitu also contains significant cobalt, gold and nickel mineralization, commodities increasingly tied to energy transition supply chains.

“We’re one of the few companies operating at the centre of the world’s top copper exploration district … With multiple discoveries underway, near-surface oxide copper offering near-term cash flow potential, and large-scale sulphide targets delivering transformational upside, we offer a rare combination of optionality and execution … And we’re fully funded to advance it.”
— Adrian O’Brien, Vice President, Business Development & Communications, Midnight Sun

Why Investors are Paying Attention

  • Copper market fundamentals are tightening fast
    Global demand for copper is projected to double by 2035, driven by electrification, renewable energy, and data infrastructure. The International Energy Agency forecasts 11% annual growth in copper demand from clean energy sectors alone, while BHP projects usage will rise by one million tonnes per year through 2050, reaching 50 million tonnes annually. Supply is falling behind, pushing prices higher and creating a structural long-term deficit.
  • Midnight Sun is strategically located in the world’s hottest copper corridor
    The company’s 506 km² Solwezi Project lies in Zambia’s Domes region, considered the most competitive copper exploration address globally. It is surrounded by producing mines and large-scale expansions from First Quantum, Barrick, Rio Tinto, Ivanhoe, and Anglo American, all of whom are actively investing in the region. Midnight Sun’s land position places it in the centre of this activity, offering strategic optionality and acquisition appeal.
  • A dual-path strategy offers rare exposure to both near-term cash flow and large-scale discovery
    Midnight Sun is advancing high-grade, near-surface oxide copper targets at Kazhiba and Mitu in collaboration with First Quantum under a cooperative exploration plan that, if successful, could generate significant near term cash flow. The company sees a clear opportunity for a low-capex pathway to early production. At the same time, the company is aggressively exploring three sulphide systems, each with potential to deliver district-scale, Tier-One discoveries.
  • Flagship target mirrors the scale and geology of Barrick’s Lumwana Mine
    Midnight Sun’s COO, Kevin Bonel, previously led the team that elevated Lumwana from a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 asset in just two years. He is applying the same systematic, data-driven approach at Dumbwa. Drilling targeting mineralization correlates strongly with surface and geophysical anomalies.
  • Fully funded and ready to execute with $11 million in the treasury
    Midnight Sun enters the second half of 2025 in a strong financial position, with more than $11 million in cash and no immediate financing needs. The company is fully funded to deliver on all major exploration milestones this year, positioning it as a low-risk, high-leverage copper growth story.

Company at a Glance

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA)

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. is exploring its flagship Solwezi Project in Zambia’s prolific Copperbelt, adjacent to Africa’s largest copper mine. Led by a proven discovery team, the company targets large-scale, high-grade deposits to meet surging global copper demand and deliver long-term shareholder value.

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$128M
Market Cap
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$0.69
Price¹
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$0.55
Picked²
  1. As of market open on Tuesday, August 12 2025
  2. As of market open on Monday, July 21 2025 after being selected as a Top Pick in Kelowna

Weekly Insight

In this week’s episode of our Weekly Insight, Ryan Iverson breaks down three key market drivers — including Midnight Sun’s progress at its Dumbwa copper target, in Zambia, noting its timely move with real upside in a tightening copper market. Catch the segment starting at the 3:08 mark below:

Investor Takeaway

The company’s recent accolades reflect growing investor confidence in its leadership, strategy, and execution. In a copper market desperate for new supply and low-cost development options, Midnight Sun offers something rare: scalable discovery potential and realistic, near-term production visibility in the world’s top copper jurisdiction.

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