New Copper Acquisition Puts Spotlight on Critical Mineral Development in BC

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Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced it had entered into an assignment and waiver agreement dated December 30, 2025, with Homegold Resources Ltd. and Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. (STMP.V)Under the terms of the agreement, Stamper assigned its interest in an existing option agreement with Homegold to Vanguard, enabling Vanguard to acquire the remaining 50% interest in the Redonda Property.

The Redonda Property, located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia, comprises nine mineral claims covering 2,746.46 hectares. The original option agreement between Stamper and Homegold, dated May 21, 2021, provided Stamper with the exclusive right to acquire the claims. Vanguard may now complete the acquisition by making a CA$400,000 cash payment to Homegold on or before May 21, 2026.

According to the company, this agreement aligns with its strategic focus on critical mineral exploration in British Columbia. The Redonda Project has been the subject of first-pass drilling targeting near-surface copper-molybdenum porphyry mineralization, and historical records have identified anomalous copper and molybdenum values with associated alteration zones. The project lies approximately 10 kilometers from the Island Copper Mine, which historically processed 345 million tonnes grading 0.41% copper, 0.017% molybdenum, and 0.19 grams per tonne gold.

The technical disclosure related to the Redonda Property has been reviewed and approved by J.T. Shearer, M.Sc., D.I.C., P.Geo. (BC and Ontario), who is identified as a qualified person under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 standards.

Copper Market Tightness Underscored by 2025 Gains and 2026 Supply Risks

Copper began 2026 trading higher after closing out its strongest year since 2009. On January 2, Bloomberg News reported that copper rose on the first trading day of the year, following a 42% annual gain driven by mine disruptions and shipping realignments. The article stated that "copper notched a series of all-time highs during an end-of-year surge," supported by tariff-driven flows and production issues at mines in Indonesia, Chile, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At the time, three-month copper was trading at US$12,543 per ton in Singapore after briefly reaching a record of US$12,960.

Also on January 2, Frank Holmes highlighted in an investor update that copper had closed 2025 at nearly US$12,600 per ton, reflecting a 45.6% increase since the start of the year. He wrote that copper was "at the heart of the electrification boom," citing its essential role in power grids, data centers, electric vehicles, and defense applications. Holmes also referenced a report from Goldman Sachs, which called copper its "favorite industrial metal," noting that nearly half of copper demand was now tied to electrification.

Holmes added that forecasts from Fitch placed expected copper demand growth between 2.0% and 2.5% in 2026, while UBS had estimated growth closer to 3% for both 2025 and 2026. These projections reflected a broad market view that industrial use and infrastructure buildout had become major demand drivers for the red metal.

On January 4, Bloomberg AI summarized additional catalysts contributing to copper's continued strength. The report noted that "copper surged toward a record on concerns about tightening supplies in the new year," citing both physical disruptions and macroeconomic shifts. A strike at the Mantoverde mine in Chile and concerns around potential U.S. tariffs were seen as contributing to a tighter global market. According to analysts at China Securities Co., "overall supply shortfalls, coupled with regional dislocation caused by U.S. tariffs, [were] propelling copper," and the firm projected a global shortage of more than 100,000 tons in 2026.

Analyst Flags Early Alignment of Fundamentals, Asset Base, and Technicals

¹According to a December 23 report from John Newell of John Newell & Associates, Vanguard Mining Corp. was approaching a key turning point, with fundamentals, asset base, and technical signals beginning to align. He identified the company as a "Speculative Buy," citing its combination of early-stage project exposure and a developing technical setup.

Newell highlighted Vanguard's portfolio of uranium, copper, and gold projects across Paraguay and British Columbia. He noted that its uranium position in the Paraná Basin covered approximately 90,000 hectares adjacent to a known uranium district. "The Prometeo Uno concession alone covers approximately 27,666 hectares and has seen historical drilling," he wrote, referencing results between 0.05% and 0.10% U₃O₈. He added that surface sampling and geophysical data suggested structural continuity with regional mineralized trends. Newell stated that the larger San Jose concession offered additional district-scale potential, based on radiometric anomalies identified in a 40-by-10-kilometer grid.

In British Columbia, Newell reported that Vanguard was advancing the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project and the Brussels Creek Gold-Copper-Palladium Project, both located in areas with existing mining infrastructure. He wrote that the company's exposure to porphyry-style systems aligned with global demand for metals tied to electrification and infrastructure buildout.

Newell also commented on the company's capital position following an oversubscribed financing in August 2025. He stated that Vanguard appeared "funded for upcoming exploration programs," and noted that the capital structure, which included approximately 64.0 million shares outstanding and 80.6 million fully diluted, remained reasonable for a company at this stage.

From a technical standpoint, Newell wrote on December 19 that the company's stock had been forming a long base since late 2023, showing "a progressive series of higher lows, accompanied by improving volume, suggesting accumulation." He identified CA$0.32, CA$0.50, CA$0.90, and CA$1.50 as potential technical targets, while emphasizing that the stock remained below a key resistance level marked by a previously established cap on rallies.

He concluded that "with a tight share structure, experienced management, exposure to uranium and copper in proven jurisdictions, and a constructive technical setup, Vanguard Mining checks several boxes for speculative investors." He reiterated a Speculative Buy rating at CA$0.15.

Strengthening Position in British Columbia's Copper Corridor

With the assignment of the option agreement for the Redonda Property, Vanguard Mining has further expanded its footprint in one of British Columbia's most active mineral exploration regions. The company has outlined a clear plan to advance Redonda alongside its Brussels Creek Project, both of which are located in infrastructure-rich areas with historical exploration data to guide current efforts.

The Redonda Project is part of a broader portfolio that includes over 13.5 square kilometers of mineral tenure in British Columbia and more than 90,000 hectares of uranium exploration concessions in Paraguay. The company closed an oversubscribed private placement in August 2025 for gross proceeds of CA$2.32 million, positioning it to fund exploration activities over the next 12 months. Proceeds were allocated to uranium programs in Paraguay, gold-copper work at Brussels Creek, and general working capital.

In its November 2025 investor presentation, Vanguard emphasized near-term activity at its British Columbia projects, including trenching and drilling at Brussels Creek in late 2025 and anticipated follow-up work at Redonda following assay results expected in early 2026. This integrated strategy reflects Vanguard's focus on securing and advancing assets aligned with global demand for critical minerals tied to electrification, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure growth.

Ownership and Share Structure²

3.95% of Vanguard Mining is owned by management and insiders.

The rest is retail. 

As of November 2025, Vanguard Mining Corp. has 64,006,620 shares outstanding and an estimated market capitalization of approximately US$11.2 million, based on recent trading prices. Shares trade in a 52-week range between US$0.05 and US$0.265.