Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2026) - PTX Metals Inc. (TSXV: PTX) (OTCQB: PANXF) (FSE: 9PX) ("PTX" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results from the initial phase of its 5,000m drilling program previously announced in November 2025 at its W2 Copper, Nickel, Platinum-Palladium (PGE) and Gold project in Northern Ontario, Canada (the "W2 Project").
Initial results from the program confirm the presence of significant copper-nickel-PGE mineralization within the CA1 zone and continue to expand the known footprint of the system within the Central Target area.
Drill holes targeted the CA1 zone, which to date is the most drilled and advanced zone located on the western end of the 8km strike length mineral host horizon within the Central Target. These initial drill holes were planned as step-outs and were designed to test the continuity of the geophysical anomalies to the north of the previously drilled W225-10 in March 2025, which intercepted over 235 metres (m) of near surface mineralization. With hole W225-13, the Company has extended the footprint of the CA1 zone, which now covers a block of ~1km x 1.2km as shown in Figure 2.
W225-13 was drilled to a depth of 405.80m, intersecting a mineralized zone of combined 213.85m and terminated in mineralization with an intercept of 15.80m at 0.97% CuEq [1] from 390.00 to 405.80 m, including 3.24% CuEq over 0.75m. At shallower depths, two wider intercepts returned 107.15m at 0.28% CuEq from 173.00m to 280.15m and 68.30m at 0.46% CuEq from 311.00m to 379.30m. Copper Equivalency are reported assuming 80% recovery for all metals as stated below in [1].
Mineralization in this hole is similar in style to intercepts observed in W225-10. Correlation between holes W225-10 and W225-13 illustrates potential for the mineralized horizon(s) to be expanded at depth and to surface, as supported by geophysical anomalies in figure 1.
Figure 1: 3D section of hole W225-13 overlaying results from the 3D inversion reported on November 7th, 2025.
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PTX's extensive data compilation and interpretation of the Central Target has generated a new geological model, highlighting a strong correlation between magnetic and electromagnetic anomalies substantiated by previous drilling results. Additional mineralized targets have been identified where previous work has delineated coincident magnetic and electromagnetic anomalies, increasing confidence in step-out drilling for expanding known mineralization within the Central Target and expand knowledge regionally.
The program started with step-out holes within the CA1 zone that demonstrated extension of mineralization to the north, which will be followed up by infill drilling toward the well defined Central area and further step out drilling to the south where geophysical signatures are the most prominent. The company is using a step by step approach to confirm, expand and consolidate the deposit. The new geological model will also lead to selectively targeting high grade zones.
Highlights - Drill Hole W225-13
- Intercepted a combined 213.85m of mineralization within the entire hole.
- Hole ends in mineralization, intersecting 0.97% CuEq over 15.80m including:
- 0.90% Cu, 0.22% Ni, 0.48 g/t 3E (Au + Pt + Pd) over 7.00m, equaling 1.38% CuEq from 393.00m to 400.00m.
- Two wider intercepts of 107.15m at 0.28% CuEq from 173.00m to 280.15m and 68.30m at 0.46% CuEq from 311.00m to 379.30m. Both intercepts demonstrate repetitiveness and consistency in grade throughout the section, such as:
- 1.04% Cu, 0.08% Ni, 0.74 g/t 3E over 4.00m, equaling 1.45% CuEq from 311.00m to 315.00m.
- 0.63% Cu, 0.10% Ni, 0.13 g/t 3E over 2.50m, equaling 0.78% CuEq from 329.00m to 331.50m.
- 0.53% Cu, 0.15% Ni, 0.19 g/t 3E over 4.75m, equaling 0.83% CuEq from 347.00m to 351.75m.
- 0.60% Cu, 0.11% Ni, 0.09 g/t 3E over 4.00m, equaling 0.74% CuEq from 360.00m to 364.00m.
- Intercepts correlate well with geophysical results, leading to improvements in targeting of the sulfide mineralization.
Greg Ferron, President and CEO of PTX Metals, stated:
"We are pleased to see the potential expansion to the north of the CA1 zone (one of three well defined zones), which adds to the already-known significant tonnage of the Exploration Target. The 200-meter intercept ending in mineralization of 0.90% copper over 7.00 metres , supports the scale of the system we are seeing at W2 and reinforces our updated geological model."
"These results give us confidence as we continue expanding known mineralized zones and identifying additional exploration targets across the Central Area and the broader property. Northern Ontario is also seeing growing momentum around critical minerals development, with increasing attention on projects that can support future supply chains for copper, nickel and PGEs. As that landscape continues to evolve, we believe W2 is well positioned within this emerging district."
| HOLES | From (m) | To (m) | Length (m) | Cu % | Ni % | Cu + Ni % | Au g/t | Pt g/t | Pd g/t | Au + Pt + Pd g/t | CuEq% [1] |
| W225-13 | 173.00 | 280.15 | 107.15 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.17 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| incl | 194.00 | 196.00 | 2.00 | 0.56 | 0.11 | 0.67 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.79 |
| incl | 215.00 | 218.00 | 3.00 | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.67 |
| incl | 225.00 | 227.00 | 2.00 | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.44 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.29 | 0.65 |
| 311.00 | 379.30 | 68.30 | 0.29 | 0.08 | 0.37 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.46 | |
| incl | 311.00 | 315.00 | 4.00 | 1.04 | 0.08 | 1.12 | 0.68 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.74 | 1.45 |
| incl | 329.00 | 331.50 | 2.50 | 0.63 | 0.10 | 0.73 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.13 | 0.78 |
| incl | 341.00 | 342.00 | 1.00 | 0.58 | 0.11 | 0.69 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| incl | 347.00 | 351.75 | 4.75 | 0.53 | 0.15 | 0.68 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.19 | 0.83 |
| incl | 360.00 | 364.00 | 4.00 | 0.60 | 0.11 | 0.71 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| incl | 377.00 | 379.30 | 2.30 | 0.35 | 0.17 | 0.52 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.67 |
| 390.00 | 405.80 | 15.80 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.75 | 0.20 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.97 | |
| incl | 393.00 | 400.00 | 7.00 | 0.90 | 0.22 | 1.12 | 0.27 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.48 | 1.38 |
| incl | 403.00 | 405.00 | 2.00 | 0.51 | 0.07 | 0.59 | 0.32 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.56 | 0.83 |
| 53.50 | 69.50 | 16.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.15 | 0.16 | |
| 165.85 | 166.40 | 0.55 | 0.93 | 0.11 | 1.04 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 1.04 | |
| 286.00 | 292.05 | 6.05 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.37 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.16 | 0.41 |
Table 1: Selected Results from drill holes W225-13. Intervals reported as core lengths. True widths are unknown at this time. All calculation for Copper Equivalent are reported below in notes, assuming metallurgical results of 80% for all metals.
Figure 2: Map view of the CA1 zone and location of the 3D section for Figure 2. Background is the TMI results from the 2025 magnetic survey ("Mag Survey").
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- High-grade individual commodity intersections within drill Hole W225-13 include:
•2.79% Copper over 0.75m from 395.20m to 395.95m
• 0.41% Nickel over 0.50m from 394.70m to 395.20m
• 1.47 g/t Gold over 1.50m from 311.00m to 312.50m
• 0.20 g/t Platinum over 0.50m from 394.70m to 395.20m
• 0.33 g/t Palladium over 0.50m from 215.50m to 216.00m
| DRILL HOLE | Easting | Northing | Elev (m) | Azimuth | Dip | Length (m) |
| W225-13 | 460049 | 5813661 | 252 | 190 | -55 | 405.80 |
Table 2: Drill Hole Collar Information Datum used in UTM NAD83 Z16N.
[1] Copper Equivalent (CuEq) within this news release for drill intercepts is calculated on the basis of the previously filed PTX 43-101 from September 2024, using pricing of US$ 3.82/lb for Copper, US$ 8.45/lbs for Nickel, US$ 2,016/oz for Gold, US$ 957/oz for Platinum, US$ 1,138/oz for Palladium and US$ 13.97/lbs for Cobalt, with metallurgical recoveries of 80% assumed for all metals. While the principal product mix has not yet been determined, PTX has completed preliminary metallurgical work and results support these recovery assumptions for Copper Equivalency reporting.
[2] Data from historical drillhole and Exploration Target were referred from a NI 43-101 report titled "NI 43-101 Updated Technical Report on the W2 Copper-Nickel-PGE Property" authored by I.A. Osmani et al., effective on September 4th, 2024.
Ongoing Work:
The Company has been advancing the project and is currently expecting for Q2 2026:
- Results from additional drill holes.
- Completion of Paragenesis study initial technical interpretation of the mineralized system.
- Metallurgical flowsheet development work is advancing at SGS Lakefield to assess recovery and concentrate quality.
- Contract metallurgist hired to support ongoing project activities
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC):
All samples were shipped to and analyzed by SGS Labs in Sudbury Ontario, an accredited testing laboratory ISO 17025:2005. SGS performed an internal QA/QC program which includes the insertion of certified reference material (CRM), blanks, sample repeats, and duplicate samples as is compliant with industry standards. Additionally, PTX performed its own internal QAQC procedures including insertion of CRM every ~50 samples, blanks at a rate of approximately every ~50 samples and a field duplicate (split of the original half-core sample) every 50 samples. Additional standards and/or blanks were inserted immediately after high-sulfide areas. All QA/QC control samples returned values within acceptable limits.
Samples were analyzed for Au, Pt, and Pd using the lead fire-assay 1C-OES package, and multi-element analysis was completed by near-total digestion (four-acid) with an ICP-OES finish (1F2 package). For over-range samples (Cu, Ni) over 1% Cu or Nickel, the 8-4 Acid Near Total ICP-OES method was utilized.
Qualified Person:
The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Kyle Pedersen, P.Geo, an independent Qualified Person to PTX Metals, who is responsible for the technical information contained in this news release and who act as a "Qualified Persons" (QP's) as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About PTX Metals Inc
PTX is a proudly Canadian mineral exploration company focused on high-quality strategic metals assets in northern Ontario, allowing exposure for shareholders to copper, gold, nickel, and platinum group element (PGE) discoveries. The Province of Ontario is a renowned mining jurisdiction for its abundance of critical mineral resources and stable regulatory environment.
Our corporate objective is to advance our assets, and unlock the potential of two flagship projects, the W2 Cu-Ni-PGE located close to existing winter road infrastructure at the gateway to the strategic Ring of Fire region, and the Shining Tree Gold Project, neighbouring other known deposits in the Timmins Gold Camp.
PTX's portfolio of assets was strategically acquired for their geologically favourable attributes, and proximity to established mining companies.
PTX is based in Toronto, Canada, with a primary listing on the TSX under the symbol PTX. The Company is also listed in Frankfurt under the symbol 9PX.F and on the OTCQB in the United States as PANXF.
For additional information on PTX, please visit the Company's website at https://ptxmetals.com/.
For further information, please contact:
Greg Ferron, President and Chief Executive Officer
1-(416)-270-5042
gferron@ptxmetals.com
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