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Sunday, 15 February 2026

TNR Gold Los Azules Copper NSR Royalty: Copper Surged to a New All-Time High at $14,125 per Ton on LME


The Green critical metal for the Energy rEVolution becomes red hot. Copper hit a record at $14,125 a ton on LME on January 30, 2026.


"TNR Gold's 2025 share price surged 240% from CAD 0.05 to 0.17, fueled by insider purchases totalling over 2 million shares and minimal dilution, as detailed in the attached chart showing a bull flag breakout and heavy accumulation signals." (Analysis by Grok)

 


The TNR Gold Team started this year on a very strong note, having delivered a 240% increase in our Company's share price in 2025. We reached an intraday high of 19 cents on January 26, 2026.



None of this would have been possible without your unwavering support and trust in our talented Team. On behalf of the entire TNR Gold Team, I extend our deepest gratitude.

I would like to thank all our shareholders for your overwhelming support, and the vote of confidence in the TNR Gold Team and our strategy for maximizing shareholders value,” stated Kirill Klip, Executive Chairman of TNR Gold. “Our Company has repaid our investment loan in full, and we do not have any debt. We believe that the recent market prices of our shares do not fully reflect the underlying value of TNR’s assets. Our transformation from a project-generator junior mining company into a cashflow-generating royalty company may bring the necessary catalyst for improved market valuation of our assets.”


"Rio Tinto, through Nuton, invested an additional $35 million in October 2024, building on prior funding to test and deploy low-water, high-recovery copper extraction methods at Los Azules, a Tier 1 asset with 10.2 billion pounds of reserves and projected annual production of 148,000 tonnes over 21 years at $1.71/lb cash costs. The project has been accepted into Argentina's incentive regime."


Basic supply-and-demand dynamics, grounded in straightforward analysis, are steering the United States and China toward a pragmatic trade agreement. Despite the heated discourse, market behaviour will ultimately be governed by core economic principles.



The US and China, as the world’s largest economies, prioritise sustained growth. Key sectors driving this expansion - energy transition, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and robotics - depend on a reliable copper supply.


China is doing everything to reignite its growth. Its economy is coming back, and a powerful economic stimulus is making its way through the supply system. Nowadays, Goldman Sachs' target price for Copper of $6.8 per lb and Rob McEwen's smiles seem not so far away after all.


Angela Harmantas from Proactive wrote about the new report on TNR Gold from Fundamental Research Corp.:
"TNR Gold is on the cusp of becoming a revenue-generating royalty company, according to a new report from Fundamental Research, with analysts citing rising lithium and copper prices as key drivers for near-term earnings."

 


"The company, which focuses on royalties from projects operated by other mining firms, has seen its shares surge 240% year-over-year, significantly outperforming the BetaShares mining royalty ETF, up just 17% over the same period.

TNR’s portfolio includes the Shotgun gold project in Alaska, as well as royalties on two advanced South American projects: the Mariana lithium project in Argentina, owned by Ganfeng Lithium (SZSE: 002460), and the Los Azules copper-gold project, controlled by mining veteran Rob McEwen and his institutions." (Angela Harmantas)


"Analysts at Fundamental Research noted that TNR is “awaiting its first royalty payment, expected this quarter, as Ganfeng began production at its Mariana lithium project last year.”

“Receiving this first payment will be a major milestone, marking TNR’s transition into a revenue-generating royalty company,” analysts wrote." (Angela Harmantas)

 


TNR’s Los Azules copper-gold royalty is also drawing attention. McEwen completed a feasibility study in October 2025, confirming the project’s economic attractiveness, and the project was included in Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI), granting tax and export benefits. Copper prices, meanwhile, have risen 34% year-over-year to an all-time high of US$5.82 per pound. Fundamental Research estimates.  (Angela Harmantas)


"TNR “offers exposure to gold, lithium, and copper through projects in Alaska and Argentina, and is on the verge of earning its first royalty revenue,” analysts wrote, adding that “high metal prices, combined with project milestones, position TNR for significant revenue potential.” (Angela Harmantas)


 Disclaimer: Please be aware that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding the performance of TNR Gold Corp. in any research reports do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of TNR Gold Corp. or of its management.



"Elsewhere, at the Shotgun gold project in Alaska, TNR is actively seeking a JV partner to advance the project to a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). Shotgun hosts inferred resources totaling 706 Koz of gold at a grade of 1.1 grams per tonne. Analysts believe the project has expansion potential, with the Shotgun Ridge deposit remaining open along strike and at depth." (Angela Harmantas)




Angela Harmantas: "TNR Gold Nears First Royalty Revenue as Lithium, Copper Markets Surge: Analysts"




TNR Gold shareholders were eagerly anticipating further positive developments from Argentina for the Los Azules Copper Project, bolstered by the overwhelming support of the TNR Gold Team and strong endorsement of our strategic direction at the recent Annual General Meeting. 






Before it, Copper made a record, striking $13,387.5 a ton on LME on January 6 after making a new all-time high at $13,187 on January 5. 2026. Previously, Copper made an ATH at $12,960 a ton on December 29, 2025.


Copper futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange soared on December 26, gaining as much as 4.7% to trade near 100,000 yuan ($14,270) per ton for the first time ever, marking a historic breakthrough for the red metal in the world's top consumer market.


Meanwhile, on LME, Copper has been striking back-to-back ATHs: $12,000 on December 22, $12,044 on December 23, and $12,282 on December 26, 2025. Copper finished 2025 in style, recording the best year since 2009, according to Bloomberg.


Previously, Copper has been striking an all-time high after another in recent weeks, getting closer to $12,000. Copper made a new record-high of $11,906 per ton on December 11, 2025. This Copper rally now appears sustainable, reflecting heightened inflation expectations and growing concerns over potential disruptions to global supply chains amid ongoing trade tensions.


Basic supply-and-demand dynamics, grounded in straightforward analysis, are steering the United States and China toward a pragmatic trade agreement. Despite the heated discourse, market behaviour will ultimately be governed by core economic principles.


The US and China, as the world’s largest economies, prioritise sustained growth. Key sectors driving this expansion - energy transition, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and robotics - depend on a reliable copper supply.


Previously, Copper surged to a new record-high of $11,771 per ton in London on the LME on December 8, 2025. Bloomberg reports:
"Copper rose to an all-time high after China set domestic growth as its top economic priority for next year, and amid stockpiling of the metal in the US. 
The metal climbed as much as 1.3% to $11,771 a ton, with an analyst saying copper will benefit from policy support toward power-grid upgrades and computing power. 
Copper has gained more than 30% on the London Metal Exchange this year, with new demand fueled by data centers and electric vehicles coming up against tight global supply."


Before it, Copper made back-to-back ATHs at $11,294.5/T on December 1, over $11,500/T on December 3, and at $11,662/T on December 5, 2025.


TNR Gold Team celebrates with the proud people of Argentina. Javier Milei's success in Argentina's midterm elections gives him the necessary support to continue his bold pro-business reforms. Argentina's Large Investment Incentives Regime (RIGI) provides the opportunity for the country to become "The New Powerhouse of Energy rEvolution".


Previously, Copper surged to a new all-time high at $11,200 per T on LME on October 29, 2025. This surpassed the previous peak of $11,104.50 set in May 2024. 


The Art of the Deal continues to influence market volatility, with trade tensions now playing out prominently on social media platforms. Once the initial speculation and rhetoric subside, underlying economic fundamentals will reassert their dominance. Basic supply-and-demand dynamics, grounded in straightforward analysis, are steering the United States and China toward a pragmatic trade agreement.


Despite the heated discourse, market behaviour will ultimately be governed by core economic principles. Both nations, as the world’s largest economies, prioritise sustained growth. Key sectors driving this expansion - energy transition, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and robotics - depend on a reliable copper supply.


Morgan Stanley forecasts the largest copper deficit in 22 years by 2026, underscoring the urgency of stability in global commodity chains and reinforcing the strategic imperative for a U.S.-China accord.


Previously, U.S. Copper futures reached an all-time high of $5.9578 per pound on July 24, 2025, driven by heightened market tensions following the announcement of a new 50% Copper tariff amid an escalating trade war.


China is doing everything to reignite its growth. Its economy is coming back, and a powerful economic stimulus is making its way through the supply system. Nowadays, Goldman Sachs' target price for Copper of $6.8 per lb and Rob McEwen's smiles seem not so far away after all.


Copper prices are tracking gold's upward momentum, with a decisive breakout to the upside. U.S. COMEX copper futures initially led the advance, propelled by announcements of impending tariffs. This rally now appears sustainable, reflecting heightened inflation expectations and growing concerns over potential disruptions to global supply chains amid ongoing trade tensions. 


LME copper prices are also rising, narrowing the previous arbitrage gap with COMEX and signalling broader market alignment with these macroeconomic pressures.


Now, you have another great opportunity to learn more about TNR Gold and our NSR Royalty on the giant Los Azules Copper, Gold and Silver Project. Rick Rule interviewed Rob McEwen, and you can get more detailed information on Los Azules development and Rick Rule's unique perspective on its potential valuation.




Tuesday, 31 October 2023

TNR Gold Welcomes Further Investment in McEwen Copper's Los Azules Project by Rio Tinto's Nuton


“We are pleased that significant developments on the advancement of the Los Azules Copper Project towards feasibility have led to the increased Stellantis holdings in McEwen Copper, as a strategic partner in the future development of this giant copper, gold and silver project. 


In February 2023 Stellantis invested ARS $30 billion, and with this additional investment of ARS $42 billion, has a total investment of ARS $72 billion. 



An investment of US $10 million in McEwen Copper was also invested by Rio Tinto’s Venture Nuton after its initial US $25 million investments in 2022 and US $30 million in 2023,” stated Kirill Klip, TNR’s Chief Executive Officer.



“TNR Gold’s vision is aligned with the leaders of innovation among automakers like Stellantis, whose aim is decarbonizing mobility, and mining industry leaders like Rob McEwen’s vision ‘to build a mine for the future, based on regenerative principles that can achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2038’.



The green energy rEVolution relies on the supply of critical metals like copper; delivering “green copper” to Argentina and the world will contribute to the clean energy transition and electrification of transportation and energy industries.



Strong team performance is accelerating the McEwen Copper Los Azules program in 2023. The Los Azules Project preliminary economic assessment (PEA) results highlighted the potential to create very robust leach project, while reducing environmental footprint, and greater environmental and social stewardship sets the Project apart from other potential mine developments.



It’s very encouraging to see an updated independent mineral resource estimate that has increased significantly.



Together with Nuton, McEwen Copper is exploring new technologies that save energy, water, time and capital, advancing Los Azules towards the goal of the leading environmental performance. The involvement of Rio Tinto with its innovative technology, may also accelerate realizing the enormous potential of the Los Azules Project.



Los Azules was ranked in the top 10 largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world by Mining Intelligence (2022). TNR Gold does not have to contribute any capital for the development of the Los Azules Project. The essence of our business model is to have industry leaders like McEwen Mining as operators on the projects that will potentially generate royalty cashflows to contribute significant value for our shareholders.”






Please read my legal disclaimer. There is NO investment advice on any Kirill Klip feeds and blogs. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before any investment decisions. 
Do Your Own Research.




TNR Gold:

NEWS RELEASE

TNR Gold NSR Royalty Update – Los Azules Copper, Gold and Silver Project – McEwen Copper Announces $10 Million Additional Investment by Nuton, a Rio Tinto Venture

"Vancouver, British Columbia – October 18, 2023: TNR Gold Corp. (TSX-V: TNR) (“TNR”, “TNR Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that McEwen Mining Inc. (“McEwen Mining”) has provided a significant financing update on the Los Azules copper, gold and silver project in San Juan, Argentina. TNR holds a 0.4% net smelter returns royalty (“NSR Royalty”) (of which 0.04% of the 0.4% NSR Royalty is held on behalf of a shareholder) on the Los Azules Copper Project. The Los Azules project is held by McEwen Copper Inc. (“McEwen Copper”), a subsidiary of McEwen Mining.



The news release issued on October 11, 2023, by McEwen Mining stated:

“McEwen Copper Inc., a subsidiary of McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE,TSX), is pleased to announce a binding agreement for an additional $10.0 million investment by Nuton LLC, a Rio Tinto Venture, and existing McEwen Copper shareholder.

Nuton has agreed to invest US$10.0 million to acquire shares of McEwen Copper in a two-part transaction expected to close by October 19, 2023 (the “Nuton Transaction”) consisting of a private placement of 152,615 McEwen Copper common shares, and the purchase of 232,000 common shares owned by McEwen Mining in a secondary sale. Proceeds of the subscription and purchase are expected to be approximately $4.0 million to McEwen Copper and $6.0 million to McEwen Mining, respectively. The proceeds of the private placement will be used to advance the development of the Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina, and for general corporate purposes.

After closing, Nuton will own 14.5% of McEwen Copper on a fully diluted basis, and McEwen Mining will own 47.7%. The transaction values McEwen Copper at approximately US$800 million.

In connection with the transaction, McEwen Copper and certain of its affiliates agreed to amend the Nuton Collaboration Agreement to extend the period of exclusivity over novel, trade secret or patented copper heap leach technologies until February 1, 2025.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Nuton

Nuton is an innovative new venture that aims to help grow Rio Tinto’s copper business. At the core of Nuton is a portfolio of proprietary copper leach-related technologies and capability – a product of almost 30 years of research and development. Nuton Technologies offer the potential to economically unlock copper sulphide resources, copper bearing waste and tailings, and achieve higher copper recoveries on oxide and transitional material, allowing for a significantly increased copper production. One of the key differentiators of Nuton is the potential to deliver leading environmental performance, including more efficient water usage, lower carbon emissions, and the ability to reclaim mine sites by reprocessing mine waste.




About McEwen Copper

McEwen Copper Inc. holds a 100% interest in the Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina and the Elder Creek project in Nevada, USA.

Los Azules was ranked in the top 10 largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world by Mining Intelligence (2022). Its current copper resources are estimated at 10.9 billion pounds at a grade of 0.40% Cu (Indicated category) and an additional 26.7 billion pounds at a grade of 0.31% Cu (Inferred category). A PEA published in June 2023 estimated a $2.7 billion after-tax NPV8% at $3.75/lb Cu and a 27-year mine life.

After closing the Stellantis investment, also announced today, and the pending investment by Nuton, McEwen Copper will have 30,937,615 common shares outstanding, and its shareholders are: McEwen Mining Inc. 47.7%, Stellantis 19.4%, Nuton 14.5%, Rob McEwen 12.9%, Victor Smorgon Group 3.2%, and other shareholders 2.3%.”

The McEwen Mining press release appears to be reviewed and verified by a Qualified Person (as that term is defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and the procedures, methodology and key assumptions disclosed therein are those adopted and consistently applied in the mining industry, but no Qualified Person engaged by TNR has done sufficient work to analyze, interpret, classify or verify McEwen Mining’s information to determine the current mineral resource or other information referred to in its press releases. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned in placing any reliance on the disclosures therein.



“We are pleased that significant developments on the advancement of the Los Azules Copper Project towards feasibility have led to the increased Stellantis holdings in McEwen Copper, as a strategic partner in the future development of this giant copper, gold and silver project. In February 2023 Stellantis invested ARS $30 billion, and with this additional investment of ARS $42 billion, has a total investment of ARS $72 billion. An investment of US $10 million in McEwen Copper was also invested by Rio Tinto’s Venture Nuton after its initial US $25 million investments in 2022 and US $30 million in 2023,” stated Kirill Klip, TNR’s Chief Executive Officer. “TNR Gold’s vision is aligned with the leaders of innovation among automakers like Stellantis, whose aim is decarbonizing mobility, and mining industry leaders like Rob McEwen’s vision ‘to build a mine for the future, based on regenerative principles that can achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2038’.

The green energy rEVolution relies on the supply of critical metals like copper; delivering “green copper” to Argentina and the world will contribute to the clean energy transition and electrification of transportation and energy industries.

Strong team performance is accelerating the McEwen Copper Los Azules program in 2023. The Los Azules Project preliminary economic assessment (PEA) results highlighted the potential to create very robust leach project, while reducing environmental footprint, and greater environmental and social stewardship sets the Project apart from other potential mine developments.

It’s very encouraging to see an updated independent mineral resource estimate that has increased significantly.

Together with Nuton, McEwen Copper is exploring new technologies that save energy, water, time and capital, advancing Los Azules towards the goal of the leading environmental performance. The involvement of Rio Tinto with its innovative technology, may also accelerate realizing the enormous potential of the Los Azules Project.

Los Azules was ranked in the top 10 largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world by Mining Intelligence (2022). TNR Gold does not have to contribute any capital for the development of the Los Azules Project. The essence of our business model is to have industry leaders like McEwen Mining as operators on the projects that will potentially generate royalty cashflows to contribute significant value for our shareholders.”



ABOUT TNR GOLD CORP.

TNR Gold Corp. is working to become the green energy metals royalty and gold company.

Our business model provides a unique entry point in the creation of supply chains for critical materials like energy metals that are powering the energy rEVolution, and the gold industry that is providing a hedge for this stage of the economic cycle.

Our portfolio provides a unique combination of assets with exposure to multiple aspects of the mining cycle: the power of blue-sky discovery and important partnerships with industry leaders as operators on the projects that have the potential to generate royalty cashflows that will contribute significant value for our shareholders.

Over the past twenty-seven years, TNR, through its lead generator business model, has been successful in generating high-quality global exploration projects. With the Company’s expertise, resources and industry network, the potential of the Mariana Lithium Project and Los Azules Copper Project in Argentina among many others have been recognized.

TNR holds a 1.5% NSR Royalty on the Mariana Lithium Project in Argentina, of which 0.15% NSR royalty is held on behalf of a shareholder. Ganfeng Lithium’s subsidiary, Litio Minera Argentina (“LMA”), has the right to repurchase 1.0% of the NSR royalty on the Mariana Project, of which 0.9% is the Company’s NSR Royalty interest. The Company would receive CAN$900,000 and its shareholder would receive CAN$100,000 on the repurchase by LMA, resulting in TNR holding a 0.45% NSR royalty and its shareholder holding a 0.05% NSR royalty.

The Mariana Lithium Project is 100% owned by Ganfeng Lithium. The Mariana Lithium Project has been approved by the Argentina provincial government of Salta for an environmental impact report, and the construction of a 20,000 tons-per-annum lithium chloride plant has commenced.

TNR Gold also holds a 0.4% NSR Royalty on the Los Azules Copper Project, of which 0.04% of the 0.4% NSR royalty is held on behalf of a shareholder. The Los Azules Copper Project is being developed by McEwen Mining.

TNR also holds a 7% net profits royalty holding on the Batidero I and II properties of the Josemaria Project that is being developed by Lundin Mining. Lundin Mining is part of the Lundin Group, a portfolio of companies producing a variety of commodities in several countries worldwide.

TNR provides significant exposure to gold through its 90% holding in the Shotgun Gold porphyry project in Alaska. The project is located in Southwestern Alaska near the Donlin Gold project, which is being developed by Barrick Gold and Novagold Resources. The Company’s strategy with the Shotgun Gold Project is to attract a joint venture partnership with a major gold mining company. The Company is actively introducing the project to interested parties.

At its core, TNR provides a wide scope of exposure to gold, copper, silver and lithium through its holdings in Alaska (the Shotgun Gold porphyry project) and royalty holdings in Argentina (the Mariana Lithium project, the Los Azules Copper Project and the Batidero I & II properties of the Josemaria Project), and is committed to the continued generation of in-demand projects, while diversifying its markets and building shareholder value.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Kirill Klip
Executive Chairman
www.tnrgoldcorp.com

For further information concerning this news release please contact Kirill Klip +1 604-229-8129

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “will”, “could” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “could” occur, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specifically, forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements made in relation to: TNR’s corporate objectives, changes in share capital, market conditions for energy commodities, the results of McEwen Mining’s, Ganfeng Lithium’s and Lundin Mining’s preliminary economic assessments, Feasibility Study, or Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimations, life of mine estimates, and mine and mine closure plans and improvements in the financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed in the sections entitled “Risks” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s interim and annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis which are available under the Company’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca. While management believes that the assumptions made and reflected in this news release are reasonable, should one or more of the risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. In particular, there can be no assurance that: TNR will be able to repay its loans or complete any further royalty acquisitions or sales; debt or other financings will be available to TNR; or that TNR will be able to achieve any of its corporate objectives. TNR relies on the confirmation of its ownership for mining claims from the appropriate government agencies when paying rental payments for such mining claims requested by these agencies. There could be a risk in the future of the changing internal policies of such government agencies or risk related to the third parties challenging in the future the ownership of such mining claims. Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements included herein are not guarantees of future performance, and such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied on.

In formulating the forward-looking statements contained herein, management has assumed that business and economic conditions affecting TNR and its royalty partners, McEwen Mining Inc., Ganfeng Lithium and Lundin Mining will continue substantially in the ordinary course, including without limitation with respect to general industry conditions, general levels of economic activity and regulations. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking information herein and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking information are based on estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking information should circumstances or management’s estimates or opinions change."