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Vancouver, British Columbia – October 5, 2026 – TheNewswire - Bighorn Metals Corp. (the “Company” or “Bighorn”) is pleased to announce its proposed fall 2026 exploration work program at the Loljuh porphyry copper-gold project (the “Loljuh Project” or the “Project”), located approximately 40 kilometres south of Smithers, British Columbia.
The proposed program is designed to build on historical exploration and the Company’s 2025 field program to further evaluate priority copper-gold targets identified through geological mapping, rock and soil sampling, and field observations.
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The Loljuh Project contains seven known mineralized zones, including the Loljuh Stock and Pete zones, as well as skarn, stockwork and copper-bearing vein occurrences.
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Exploration at Loljuh dates back to 1969 and has included geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, rock and soil sampling, and airborne magnetic and radiometric survey.
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The 2025 exploration program identified numerous gold, copper and zinc anomalies in soil, as well as several areas where rock grab samples returned anomalous metal values. Results included 237 ppb Au, 65.5 g/t Ag and 2.49% Cu in sample 280685 and 5,750 ppm Cu in sample 304134.
The proposed fall 2026 exploration program will focus on priority areas identified through historical exploration and the Company’s 2025 geological mapping, rock sampling and soil geochemistry results.
Seven priority spot anomalies have been recommended for trenching and follow-up sampling. In addition, five target areas have been identified for infill soil sampling, with both lines and sample stations spaces at 25-metre intervals. Depending on field observations and results, these areas may also be considered for hand trenching.
The Company also plans to re-examine selected rock sample locations that previously returned significant values. Where warranted, these locations will be hand-trenched and resampled to provide additional geological and geochemical information and help refine priority targets for subsequent exploration.
Loljuh Project - Geological Setting and Exploration History
The Loljuh Project is located approximately 40 kilometres south of Smithers, British Columbia, and has a history of exploration dating back to 1969. Exploration has included geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, rock and soil sampling, and airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys.
The property is underlain predominantly by Lower Jurassic volcanic rocks intruded by the Loljuh Stock of the Lower Cretaceous Bulkley Intrusive Suite. Historical and more recent exploration has identified seven known mineralized zones, including the Loljuh Stock and Pete zones, as well as skarn, stockwork and copper-bearing vein occurrences.
The property hosts copper, gold and silver mineralization, associated anomalous cobalt, chromium and zinc values.
The proposed work is intended to advance the Company’s understanding of the geological and geochemical controls on mineralization and help determine priorities for future exploration.
Qualified Person
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Derrick Strickland, an Independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of:
BIGHORN METALS CORP.
“Reno J. Calabrigo”
Reno J. Calabrigo
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 1-877 913-1912
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its regulation services provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding the Company’s proposed fall 2026 exploration program, planned trenching, soil sampling, and resampling activities, the evaluation of exploration targets, and potential future exploration activities at the Loljuh Project.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of estimates, assumptions and expectations that, while considered reasonable by the Company at the date of this news release, are inherently subject to significant business, geological, technical, operational and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the availability of financing and personnel, weather and other conditions affecting field activities, the timing and results of exploration work, geological interpretations, access to the property, equipment and contractor availability, regulatory approvals, and the Company's ability to execute its planned exploration activities.
There can be no assurance that the proposed exploration activities will be completed as currently contemplated or that the results of such activities will support further exploration or development of the Loljuh Project. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this news release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.
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