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South Pacific Metals Targets Exploration Upside Outside the 4.2 Moz AuEq (3.14B lbs. CuEq) Inferred Resource at Kili Teke; First Rock Samples Dispatched

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

More than 95% of all historical drilling on the 253 km² licence went into the single porphyry centre that hosts the resource. Fourteen ranked targets sit outside it, and the first phase of field work is now underway.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 29, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to report the first phase of field work by its technical team at the Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project ("Kili Teke" or the "Project") in the Hela Province of Papua New Guinea ("PNG"), where the program is directed

South Pacific Metals Targets Exploration Upside Outside the 4.2 Moz AuEq (3.14B lbs. CuEq) Inferred Resource at Kili Teke; First Rock Samples Dispatched

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

South Pacific Intersects 5 Metres at 12.84 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 28.06 g/t AuEq) and 12.2 Metres at 6.24 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 16.65 g/t AuEq) in Three Mineralised Zones Within One

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce outstanding assay results from drill hole ONED26-009 at its 100%-owned Ontenu Project, located adjacent to K92 Mining's Kainantu gold-copper mine in Papua New Guinea. The results represent a significant step forward to confirming the Company's hypothesis that Ontenu hosts high-grade epithermal gold-copper veins.

Highlights

Drill hole ONED26-009 successfully targeted the Megabe structure (Figure 1), a NW-trending mineralised corridor located between the Jorkol and Onki zones in the Ontenu NE prospect, and intersected

South Pacific Intersects 5 Metres at 12.84 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 28.06 g/t AuEq) and 12.2 Metres at 6.24 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 16.65 g/t AuEq) in Three Mineralised Zones Within One

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Highlights

Drill hole ONED26-009 successfully targeted the Megabe structure (Figure 1), a NW-trending mineralised corridor located between the Jorkol and Onki zones in the Ontenu NE prospect, and intersected

South Pacific Metals Commences Exploration at the Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project, Papua New Guinea - Host to a 4.2Moz Gold-Equivalent NI 43-101 Inferred Resource

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Returning to a US$20M+, drill-tested, district-scale system in the same gold-copper belt as the >30Moz Au Porgera gold mine, 40km away. High-grade historical results include 7.8 m @ 12.98% Cu and 11.75 g/t Au, surface rock chips to 38.7% Cu and 40 g/t Au, and 152 m @ 1.17% Cu and 0.93 g/t Au, across four largely untested prospect areas.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of exploration at its 100%-owned Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project

South Pacific Metals Commences Exploration at the Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project, Papua New Guinea - Host to a 4.2Moz Gold-Equivalent NI 43-101 Inferred Resource

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

South Pacific Metals Intersects 12 m at 3.1 g/t Gold, Including 1 m at 18.1 g/t Gold, at New Megabe Target, Ontenu NE; Provides Corporate Update Across Its Multi-Asset PNG Gold-Copper Portfolio

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

Drill hole ONED26-007 returns 12 m at 3.1 g/t Au, including 1 m at 18.1 g/t Au, at the new Megabe target; two rigs turning at Ontenu NE within the Osena Project, with a porphyry test being prepared at Ontenu Central; surface exploration and drill-target definition advancing at the Anga Project, adjacent to K92 Mining's operation; reconnaissance at May River secures community consent and site access

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or "South Pacific Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to report new high-grade gold

South Pacific Metals Intersects 12 m at 3.1 g/t Gold, Including 1 m at 18.1 g/t Gold, at New Megabe Target, Ontenu NE; Provides Corporate Update Across Its Multi-Asset PNG Gold-Copper Portfolio

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400

South Pacific Metals Engages Marketing Services and Grants Stock Options

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:27:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or "South Pacific Metals" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into an online marketing agreement dated June 5, 2026, with i2i Marketing Group, LLC ("i2i"), pursuant to which i2i will provide corporate marketing and investor awareness services to the Company, including, but not limited to, content creation management, author sourcing, project management and media distribution (the "Agreement").

The Company has agreed to an initial creation and media budget of US$300,000 (the "Initial Media Budget"). Subject to acceptance of

South Pacific Metals Engages Marketing Services and Grants Stock Options

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:27:00 -0400

The Company has agreed to an initial creation and media budget of US$300,000 (the "Initial Media Budget"). Subject to acceptance of

South Pacific Metals Drills 92 m of Mineralisation at Ontenu NE; Peak Intercepts Return 9.92 g/t Gold and 2.35% Copper

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Mineralisation hit in 5 of 7 holes; high-grade intercepts at Onki (9.92 g/t Au, 2.35% Cu) and Jorkol (3.16 g/t Au with 602 ppm Bi) confirm SPMC is drilling within a mineralised hydrothermal system — ongoing drilling will target the productive, high-grade parts of the veins.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 20, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") reports results from the first-ever drill program at its Ontenu NE project in Papua New Guinea — seven holes for 2,266 m completed to date within the wider Osena Project area

South Pacific Metals Drills 92 m of Mineralisation at Ontenu NE; Peak Intercepts Return 9.92 g/t Gold and 2.35% Copper

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 -0400

South Pacific Metals names Simon Jackson to board, Rebecca Moriarty as CFO

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:01:10 -0400

South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) appointed Simon Jackson to its board of directors effective March 30, 2026, and named Rebecca Moriarty as chief financial officer starting April 30, 2026, according to a company statement.

Jackson brings experience across mining operations from exploration through divestment. He currently serves as chairman of Predictive Discovery Limited (ASX) and holds director positions at companies listed on the ASX, TSXV, and London Stock Exchange. Jackson previously served as founding president and CEO of TSXV-listed Orca Gold Inc., which Perseus Mining Limited acquired in May 2022.

Moriarty, a chartered professional accountant with over

South Pacific Metals Appoints Simon Jackson to Board and Rebecca Moriarty as CFO

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 1, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Simon Jackson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective March 30, 2026, and that Rebecca Moriarity will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer on April 30, 2026.

Simon Jackson is an experienced resource industry executive with a broad range of senior management experience through all facets of the mining cycle from exploration, discovery, feasibility, financing, construction, operations and divestment. He has extensive Board and executive

South Pacific Metals Appoints Simon Jackson to Board and Rebecca Moriarty as CFO

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

South Pacific Metals Adds Second Drill Rig to Ontenu Campaign

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 18, 2026) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") announces the addition of a second drill rig to accelerate testing of multiple targets in the Ontenu Project area, part of the wider Osena Project in the Kainantu District of Papua New Guinea, on the south west border of K92 Mining Inc.'s Kainantu Gold Mine property. The rig is expected to arrive within two weeks.

Exploration Update:

Second drill rig to target initially the Onki Fault area, where previous surface results (see news releases

South Pacific Metals Adds Second Drill Rig to Ontenu Campaign

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Exploration Update:

Second drill rig to target initially the Onki Fault area, where previous surface results (see news releases

South Pacific Metals Corp. Reports Rock Chip Assays with High-Grade Copper up to 21.2% at Ontenu NE

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 11, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce receipt of multi-element rock chip assay results from samples of mineralized structures, at the Ontenu NE prospect within its Osena Project. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.

Highlights from Ontenu NE latest rock chips

Multi-element results received that complement previously received gold results* (in brackets below) from a 3m wide fault

South Pacific Metals Corp. Reports Rock Chip Assays with High-Grade Copper up to 21.2% at Ontenu NE

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 11, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce receipt of multi-element rock chip assay results from samples of mineralized structures, at the Ontenu NE prospect within its Osena Project. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.
Highlights from Ontenu NE latest rock chips
Multi-element results received that complement previously received gold results* (in brackets below) from a 3m wide fault

South Pacific Metals Corp Announces Start of Drilling Program at Ontenu Northeast

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:26:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its maiden drilling program at Ontenu Northeast prospect within its Osena project area, Papua New Guinea. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.
The drilling will test whether the northwest trending mineralised structures discovered by SPMC (and described in September 17, 2025, and October 6, 2025, news releases) are

South Pacific Metals Corp Announces Start of Drilling Program at Ontenu Northeast

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:26:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 30, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its maiden drilling program at Ontenu Northeast prospect within its Osena project area, Papua New Guinea. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.
The drilling will test whether the northwest trending mineralised structures discovered by SPMC (and described in September 17, 2025, and October 6, 2025, news releases) are

South Pacific Identifies New Mineralized Zones at Golkona South, Anga Project

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company is pleased to announce the discovery of a new gold-copper mineralized zones at Golkona South, part of the Company's Anga Project in Papua New Guinea. The Anga Project lies immediately northeast of, and contiguous with, K92 Mining's tenements in the Kainantu District — a highly prospective gold-copper district in PNG.
Highlights — Golkona South:
2.2 × 1.1 km gold in soil anomaly identified, with high soil assays (peak value 1080 ppb Au) the highest soil gold values

South Pacific Identifies New Mineralized Zones at Golkona South, Anga Project

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 14, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company is pleased to announce the discovery of a new gold-copper mineralized zones at Golkona South, part of the Company's Anga Project in Papua New Guinea. The Anga Project lies immediately northeast of, and contiguous with, K92 Mining's tenements in the Kainantu District — a highly prospective gold-copper district in PNG.
Highlights — Golkona South:
2.2 × 1.1 km gold in soil anomaly identified, with high soil assays (peak value 1080 ppb Au) the highest soil gold values

South Pacific Metals Announces More Mineralised Structures Discovered at Ontenu NE: Assay Results up to 13.9g/t Au, 388g/t Ag, 0.26% Cu

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce rock chip assay results from more new discoveries of mineralized structures, at the Ontenu NE prospect within its Osena Project. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.
Highlights:
More mineralised structures similar to, and south of, the newly discovered zone reported September 17, 2025, including:
Several narrow structures within a

South Pacific Metals Announces More Mineralised Structures Discovered at Ontenu NE: Assay Results up to 13.9g/t Au, 388g/t Ag, 0.26% Cu

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2025) - South Pacific Metals Corp. (TSXV: SPMC) (OTCQB: SPMEF) (FSE: 6J00) ("SPMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce rock chip assay results from more new discoveries of mineralized structures, at the Ontenu NE prospect within its Osena Project. The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd.
Highlights:
More mineralised structures similar to, and south of, the newly discovered zone reported September 17, 2025, including:
Several narrow structures within a