Giant Mining Corp. Welcomes U.S. Presidential Proclamation on Critical Minerals

VANCOUVER, BC — January 23, 2026 — Leads & Copy — Giant Mining Corp. welcomes U.S. Presidential Proclamation 11001, issued on January 14, 2026, which aims to strengthen secure and reliable supply chains for processed critical minerals entering the United States.

The proclamation, issued under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, recognizes copper as a foundational material for the U.S. defense-industrial base, essential for national security, military readiness, electrification, advanced weapons systems, AI infrastructure, and long-term economic strength.

Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG | OTC: BFGFF | FWB: YW5 | CSE: BFG.WT.A | CSE: BFG.WT.B) believes the proclamation reinforces the strategic importance of securing reliable, American-sourced copper supply chains.

David Greenway, CEO of Giant Mining Corp., stated that the U.S. government’s proclamation reinforces the strategic imperative to secure reliable, American-sourced copper supply chains that reduce foreign dependence and support the Pentagon’s growing demand for critical minerals.

Proclamation 11001 follows a comprehensive Section 232 investigation that found the United States significantly dependent on foreign sources for many critical minerals. The proclamation calls for enhanced engagement with allied partners and outlines potential measures to strengthen domestic and allied critical mineral supply chains.

Copper is a cornerstone metal underpinning U.S. electrification, grid expansion, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced data-center and defense applications. As the U.S. accelerates investments in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and domestic manufacturing, secure access to copper supply from stable jurisdictions has become increasingly strategic.

Giant Mining Corp.’s Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Deposit, located in Nevada, aligns with the objectives outlined in the proclamation. Nevada hosts existing mining infrastructure, skilled labor, and regulatory frameworks that support responsible domestic mineral development.

The Company believes the Section 232 proclamation reinforces several favorable long-term fundamentals for Majuba Hill, including formal recognition of copper as a strategic metal critical to U.S. infrastructure modernization, grid hardening, electrification, advanced manufacturing, and defense readiness.

Heightened U.S. government emphasis on domestic and allied sourcing may support enhanced investment interest, greater permitting certainty, and potential strategic partnerships for U.S.-based copper development projects. Support for downstream processing capacity and end-to-end supply-chain resilience underscores the importance of developing fully integrated North American copper supply solutions.

Majuba Hill is an advanced copper-silver-gold system with a history of exploration and mining, located near existing infrastructure in Nevada. The project’s geological setting, scale potential, and proximity to U.S. end-markets position it as a compelling asset as domestic copper demand continues to accelerate.

Majuba Hill is located in Nevada, USA, and consists of 9,684 acres. It is accessible via well-maintained county roads and benefits from existing infrastructure, offering substantial cost savings compared to more remote projects. Approximately 89,395 feet of drilling has been completed to date, with a rough replacement value of USD $12.1 Million using current costs.

The project shows indications of a potentially large Cu – Ag +/- Au mineralized body with many features in common with both large porphyry copper, silver, and gold projects. The IP survey, deep drilling, and step-out drilling indicate significant expansion potential, with mineralization open in all directions. The Company has secured funding for its next phase of drilling at Majuba Hill.

Giant Mining is focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing late-stage copper and copper/silver/gold projects to meet the growing global demand for critical metals. The Company’s flagship asset is the Majuba Hill Copper, Silver, and Gold District, located 156 miles (251 km) from Reno, Nevada.

E.L. “Buster” Hunsaker III, a non-independent consulting geologist and a “Qualified Person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in the release.

Source: Giant Mining Corp.