• A projected $3.5 trillion energy transition is creating a critical-minerals boom, driving exceptional mining investment opportunities.
• Among Nicola’s strengths are its portfolio of assets and strategic locations, with its flagship project situated adjacent to Canada’s largest copper mine.
• As BC’s only third-party ore mill, Nicola is based on a capital-efficient revenue model that generates immediate cash flow and minimizes share dilution.

As global demand for copper, gold and silver surges amid the clean-energy transition, Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has established a unique dual-revenue model in Canada’s mineral-rich British Columbia. With the province’s only permitted third-party processing mill and high-potential exploration projects adjacent to Canada’s largest copper mine, Nicola offers investors exposure to both immediate cash flow and significant long-term upside. Here’s why this emerging player deserves attention in today’s critical minerals market.

According to Industrial Info Resources, the global mining industry is at a pivotal moment, experiencing a significant cycle of investment and transformation fueled by the energy transition, resource security needs and decarbonization efforts (https://ibn.fm/vn4YZ). According to Energy Transitions Commission estimates, achieving net zero by 2050 will require an average annual investment of $3.5 trillion globally between 2021 and 2050 (https://ibn.fm/7d5dB), a projection that is driving exceptional mining investment opportunities.

This anticipated surge in demand is creating a critical-minerals boom, driven by the increasing need for metals such as copper, which is essential for electrical wiring and renewable energy systems. The International Energy Agency projects that copper demand could double by 2040 due to its critical role in clean-energy technologies (https://ibn.fm/EfiMX). On the supply side, even with optimistic development of new mines, a 5–6 million tonne annual deficit is projected by 2035 (https://ibn.fm/3nV9n). Given such supply challenges, long-term prices are forecasted to stay elevated.

Investors are increasingly drawn to mining companies that not only have access to high-quality resources but also demonstrate operational efficiency and strategic foresight. Nicola Mining exemplifies these qualities through its dual-pronged approach: generating immediate revenue from its fully permitted mill while advancing exploration projects with significant long-term potential (https://ibn.fm/6QN77).

Among Nicola’s strengths is its portfolio of assets and strategic location. The company’s wholly owned mill and tailings facility, located near Merritt, British Columbia, is a cornerstone of its growth strategy and capital-efficient revenue model. Nicola’s Merritt Mill is the only facility in the province permitted to accept third-party gold and silver mill feed from throughout the province. This unique asset allows Nicola to generate cash flow by processing ore from its own projects as well as from third-party miners, thereby reducing reliance on external financing and minimizing shareholder dilution.

The company’s exploration portfolio is equally impressive. Nicola owns 100% of the New Craigmont Copper Project, a high-grade copper property covering an area of 10,913 hectares along the southern end of the Guichon Batholith. This flagship project is adjacent to Teck’s Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest copper mine, highlighting the region’s rich mineral potential. Amid projected global supply deficits, the location of the Craigmont project becomes even more attractive. In 2024, Nicola completed a successful drilling program totaling 4,874 meters across 14 holes, further validating the project’s prospects (https://ibn.fm/sqIW2).

In addition to New Craigmont, Nicola is advancing its Dominion Creek Gold Project, located 43 kilometers northeast of the town of Wells and approximately 110 kilometers east-southeast of Prince George. The company has received a final permit from the British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals to extract 10,000 tonnes of gold and silver ore at Dominion (https://ibn.fm/DVSI7). Production is anticipated to commence in July 2025, marking a significant milestone in Nicola’s growth trajectory.

Nicola’s mission is to continue developing its copper, gold and silver assets while creating value for shareholders and contributing to the economic development of the communities in which it operates. The company’s vision encompasses becoming a leading junior mining company by leveraging its unique combination of operational revenue and exploration upside. By maintaining a focus on sustainability, operational excellence and strategic partnerships, Nicola is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals.

Nicola Mining offers a compelling investment opportunity in the mining sector. With its fully permitted mill generating stable revenue, a robust portfolio of high-grade exploration projects and a clear strategic vision, the company is poised for significant growth. As the global economy continues to pivot toward sustainable energy and advanced technologies, Nicola’s assets in British Columbia place it at the forefront of this transformative era in mining. Drilling and exploration at the New Craigmont Copper Project is set to recommence in early June as part of the company’s 2025 work program.

For more information, visit www.NicolaMining.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to HUSIF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/HUSIF

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