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Arras Minerals Drills 440 Meters Grading 0.49% CuEq Including 252 Meters Grading 0.52% CuEq on Berezski Central Target

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Arras Minerals (OTCQB:ARRKF) has announced significant drilling results from its Elemes Project in Northeast Kazakhstan. The company reported impressive intersections from drillholes EL25012 and EL25013, with EL25012 yielding 578m of mineralization grading 0.41% copper-equivalent (CuEq), including 440m grading 0.49% CuEq.

The drilling program is testing targets along the 8.8-kilometre Berezski Trend and 14-kilometre Aimandai Trend. Hole EL25012 represents the thickest interval of gold-copper mineralization encountered at Berezski Central to date. EL25013, located 1.7 kilometres north, intersected nearly 300 meters of porphyry-style mineralization, demonstrating widespread mineralization potential.

The company currently has three drill rigs operating, with two at the Elemes Project and one following up targets on Arras-Teck Exploration Alliance properties. A Magnetotellurics and Gravity geophysical survey is ongoing to refine drill targets.

Arras Minerals (OTCQB:ARRKF) ha annunciato risultati di perforazione significativi dal suo Elemes Project nel nord-est del Kazakistan. La società ha segnalato intersezioni rilevanti dai fori EL25012 ed EL25013, con EL25012 che ha restituito 578 m di mineralizzazione con titolo equivalente a 0,41% rame (CuEq), inclusi 440 m a 0,49% CuEq.

Il programma di perforazione sta testando i bersagli lungo il trend Berezski di 8,8 km e il trend Aimandai di 14 km. Il foro EL25012 rappresenta l'intervallo più spesso di mineralizzazione oro-rame finora riscontrato a Berezski Central. EL25013, situato 1,7 km a nord, ha intercettato quasi 300 m di mineralizzazione in stile porfirico, mostrando il potenziale diffuso del sistema.

La società dispone attualmente di tre unità di perforazione operative, due al progetto Elemes e una impegnata nel follow-up dei bersagli sulle proprietà dell'alleanza esplorativa Arras-Teck. È in corso un'indagine geofisica magnetotellurica e gravimetrica per raffinare gli obiettivi di perforazione.

Arras Minerals (OTCQB:ARRKF) ha anunciado resultados de perforación importantes en su Elemes Project, en el noreste de Kazajistán. La compañía informó intersecciones destacadas en los sondeos EL25012 y EL25013; EL25012 presentó 578 m de mineralización con una ley equivalente de 0,41% de cobre (CuEq), incluyendo 440 m a 0,49% CuEq.

El programa de perforación está probando objetivos a lo largo de la traza Berezski de 8,8 km y la traza Aimandai de 14 km. El sondeo EL25012 constituye el intervalo más grueso de mineralización oro-cobre encontrado hasta ahora en Berezski Central. EL25013, ubicado 1,7 km al norte, interceptó casi 300 m de mineralización de estilo pórfido, lo que demuestra el potencial generalizado del sistema.

La compañía cuenta actualmente con tres equipos de perforación en operación, dos en el proyecto Elemes y uno dando seguimiento a objetivos en las propiedades de la alianza exploratoria Arras-Teck. Se está llevando a cabo un estudio geofísico magnetotelúrico y gravimétrico para afinar los objetivos de perforación.

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회사ëŠ� 현재 시추 장비 3대가 ê°€ë� ì¤�ì´ë©°, 그중 2대ëŠ� Elemes 프로ì íЏì—서, 1대ëŠ� Arras-Teck íƒì‚¬ ì–¼ë¼ì´ì–¸ìŠ� 소유지ì� 목표 í›„ì† ì‹œì¶”ì—� 투입ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. 시추 목표ë¥� 세분화하ê¸� 위해 마그네토텔루릭스(ìžê¸°ì „기) ë°� 중력 지구물ë¦� 조사가 ì§„í–‰ 중입니다.

Arras Minerals (OTCQB:ARRKF) a annoncé des résultats de forage significatifs sur son Elemes Project dans le nord-est du Kazakhstan. La société a rapporté des intersections remarquables des forages EL25012 et EL25013, EL25012 ayant donné 578 m de minéralisation à 0,41% équivalent cuivre (CuEq), dont 440 m à 0,49% CuEq.

Le programme de forage teste des cibles le long de la tendance Berezski de 8,8 km et de la tendance Aimandai de 14 km. Le trou EL25012 représente l'intervalle le plus épais de minéralisation or-cuivre rencontré à ce jour à Berezski Central. EL25013, situé à 1,7 km au nord, a traversé près de 300 m de minéralisation de type porphyrique, montrant le potentiel étendu du système.

La société dispose actuellement de trois appareils de forage en activité, deux sur le projet Elemes et un pour le suivi des cibles sur les propriétés de l'alliance d'exploration Arras-Teck. Une étude géophysique magnetotellurique et gravimétrique est en cours pour affiner les cibles de forage.

Arras Minerals (OTCQB:ARRKF) hat bedeutende Bohrergebnisse von seinem Elemes-Projekt im Nordosten Kasachstans bekanntgegeben. Das Unternehmen meldete eindrucksvolle Abschnitte aus den Bohrlöchern EL25012 und EL25013; EL25012 ergab 578 m Vererzung mit einem Kupferäquivalent von 0,41% (CuEq), davon 440 m bei 0,49% CuEq.

Das Bohrprogramm testet Ziele entlang des 8,8 km langen Berezski-Trends und des 14 km langen Aimandai-Trends. Bohrloch EL25012 stellt das bislang dickste Intervall an Gold-Kupfer-Vererzung in Berezski Central dar. EL25013, 1,7 km nördlich gelegen, schnitt nahezu 300 Meter porphyrische Vererzung an und zeigt damit das weitreichende Mineralisierungspotenzial.

Das Unternehmen setzt derzeit drei Bohranlagen ein, davon zwei am Elemes-Projekt und eine zur Nachverfolgung von Zielen auf den Grundstücken der Arras-Teck-Explorationsallianz. Eine magnetotellurische und gravimetrische geophysikalische Untersuchung läuft, um die Bohrziele weiter zu verfeinern.

Positive
  • Significant mineralization discovery with 578m grading 0.41% CuEq in hole EL25012
  • Thickest interval of gold-copper mineralization encountered to date at Berezski Central
  • Widespread mineralization confirmed across 1.7km distance between drill holes
  • Strategic location with excellent infrastructure including paved highway, power lines, and heavy rail access
  • Ongoing exploration with three active drill rigs and geophysical surveys
Negative
  • Lower grade mineralization in hole EL25013 compared to previous results
  • Presence of fault zones and varying alteration intensities may impact mineralization continuity

VANCOUVER, BC / / August 13, 2025 / Arras Minerals Corp. (TSXV:ARK)(OTCQB:ARRKF) ("Arras" or "Arras Minerals" or "the Company") is pleased to report results of drillholes EL25012 and EL25013 from the 2025 drill program currently underway on the Elemes Project in Northeast Kazakhstan. The program aims to test widespread targets along the 8.8 kilometre Berezski Trend and the 14 kilometre Aimandai Trend.

Highlights include:

  • EL25012: 578m of mineralization grading 0.41 % copper-equivalent ("CuEq") (0.14% Cu and 0.21 g/t Au), starting at 3m depth; including:

    • 440m grading 0.49% CuEq (0.16% Cu and 0.25 g/t Au) starting at 137m depth

    • 114m grading 0.53% CuEq (0.22% Cu and 0.20 g/t Au) starting at 147m depth

    • 252m grading 0.52% CuEq (0.15% Cu, and 0.29 g/t Au) starting at 325m depth

Tim Barry, CEO of Arras Minerals, stated, "Arras has three drill rigs currently turning across our licence package in Northeast Kazakhstan. Two of the drill rigs are working on the Elemes Project and the third is following up targets identified on the Arras-Teck Exploration Alliance properties. The initial pass of the Phase 2 drill campaign currently underway on the Elemes Project aims to build on the success of our 2024 drill campaign and continue to target a wide variety of areas along the 8.8 kilometre Berezski Trend and the 14 kilometre Aimandai Trend. Hole EL25012 represents an excellent start to the Phase 2 program intersecting the thickest interval of gold-copper mineralization encountered to date at Berezski Central, highlighting the scale and depth potential of the system. We now plan to focus one rig at Berezski Central to commence a systematic drilling program with an aim to further enhance understanding of structural controls and build scale at this target."

He went on to add, "Hole EL25013 is also very encouraging. While lower grade, it intersected nearly 300 meters of porphyry-style mineralization, 1.7 kilometres north of EL25012, demonstrating widespread thick pervasive mineralization along the Berezski Anomaly. Furthermore, Hole EL25013 is the first drill hole to test the 5 kilometre gap between Berezski Central target and Berezski North target - which drilling, announced in February of this year, intersected 547 meters of 0.70% CuEq starting from 14 metres."

Arras 2025 Drill Program: Since late June, Arras has had two diamond drill rigs operating on the Elemes Project targeting the Berezski Trend. The initial pass on the 20,000 metre Phase 2 drill program has the goal of building on the 2024 drill program through continuing to test a broad suite of known anomalies and new targets across the 8.8 kilometre Berezski Trend. Seven holes have now been completed with the remainder of the assays pending. A Magnetotellurics ("MT") and Gravity geophysical survey is underway across portions of the Berezski and Aimandai Trends. This survey is expected to continue into September-October and once finished will be used to further refine drill targets in both areas.

Hole EL25012: Targets the extensive copper-molybdenum soil anomaly first tested with holes EL24001 & EL24002 in 2024. Both holes drilled in 2024 were drilled towards the west, whilst Hole EL24012 drills towards the east with the view of better constraining mineralization and the structures in the area. EL25012 was drilled to a final depth of 724.3m, intersecting andesite and andesite breccias with pervasive argillic alteration overprinting earlier phyllic alteration, along with localized silicification and veining. Below 526m, the intensity of alteration diminishes, transitioning to remnant propylitic and weak phyllic assemblages. At 579.8m, a major fault zone was encountered, marked by structurally controlled weak phyllic alteration and localized silicification.

Mineralization is characterized by pervasive disseminated pyrite (1-3%) with quartz-pyrite veining, along with minor chalcopyrite and molybdenite veins. Following the major fault at 579.8m, quartz veining becomes markedly less common. Near-surface intervals contain zones of disseminated and patchy chalcocite, suggesting the surface has been leached in areas and highlights the presence of potential supergene mineralization at Berezski Central.

Hole EL25013: Targets a prominent copper-in-soil anomaly located 1.7 kilometres north of EL25012. The hole intersected medium-grained, fractured andesites overprinted by moderate argillic alteration with remnant propylitic alteration. At 86m depth, the hole transitioned into fine to medium-grained diorites. Argillic alteration continues down to 126.9m, transitioning into weaker argillic assemblages, with several narrow zones of phyllic alteration also noted. Mineralization is characterized by disseminated pyrite (0.5-3%, locally up to 5%), with minor disseminated chalcopyrite and rare galena.

Figure 1. Arras Minerals Elemes Project and project portfolio located in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan
along with reference to Kaz Minerals' Bozshakol Copper Mine1 (see reference below).

Table 1: Summary results from hole EL25012 and EL25013

Notes: Copper Equivalent ("CuEq") grades reported for the drill holes at Elemes were calculated using the following formula: CuEq % = Copper (%) + (Gold (g/t) x 0.8571) + (Silver (g/t) x 0.0117) + (Molybdenum (ppm) x 6.8568). AuEq grades reported for the drill holes at Elemes were calculated using the following formula: AuEq g/t = Gold (g/t) + (Copper (%) x 1.1667) + (Silver (g/t) x 0.0136) + (Molybdenum (ppm) x 8.0). Assumptions used for the copper and gold equivalent calculations were metal prices of US$3.75/lb. Copper, US$3,000/oz Gold, US$35/oz Silver, US$30/lb Molybdenum, and metallurgical recoveries were assumed to be 100%.

Figure 2. Cross-section A-A' looking NW showing key intercepts in drill-holes EL25012, and 2024 drill hole EL24001. The cross-section demonstrates well developed strong porphyry-epithermal style of alteration hosting significant and consistent mineralization by depth that is starting close to the surface.
Figure 3. Cross-section B-B' looking NW showing key intercepts in drill-holes EL25013. The cross-section demonstrates epithermal style of alteration hosting consistent gold mineralization. This Drill Hole is 1.7 km NW from the Berezski Central target.
Figure 4. Map of the Berezski Target highlighting the 8.8 km copper-in-soil anomaly. Drill holes completed by Arras in 2024 are marked in white with a blue center, while holes drilled in 2025 to date are shown in solid yellow.

HOLE EL25012 PHOTOS

EL25012 - 54m depth - disseminated chalcocite and pyrite in strongly altered andesites
EL25012 - 187.5m - Chalcopyrite-pyrite-molybdenite patches in brecciated and silicified andesites

HOLE EL25012 PHOTOS Continued

EL25012 - 256.5m - Pyrite-chalcopyrite=molybdenite vein
EL25012 - 465.1m - B-vein - Quartz vein with pyrite and chalcopyrite along center line of quartz vein

PHOTOS FROM HOLE EL25013

EL25013 - 32.8m depth - smoky quartz-pyrite vein
EL25013 - 257.9m - disseminated chalcopyrite in highly altered andesites
EL25013 - 266.6m - Carbonate-chlorite-pyrite vein

Elemes Project Overview: The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531 square kilometres in northeast Kazakhstan, located approximately 13 km southwest of Ekibastuz and just 20 km from Arras's operational base. The project benefits from exceptional infrastructure, with a paved highway crossing the licence, and access to 1100 KVA power lines, heavy rail, and other utilities within a 15 km radius.

Situated within the prolific Bozshakol-Chingiz metallogenic belt, Elemes lies near significant regional deposits, including the Beskauga porphyry copper-gold-silver deposit (~80 km east) and KAZ Minerals' Bozshakol mine (~60 km northwest), which produced 104.7 kt Cu and 104 koz Au in 20242.

Geologically, the property is underlain by interbedded intermediate volcanic and sedimentary rocks intruded by multiple phases of diorite and monzodiorite porphyry. Copper-gold mineralization occurs in sheeted and stockwork quartz-chalcopyrite veins associated with these intrusions. In addition, high-grade low-sulphidation epithermal veins have been mapped on the property, representing a secondary exploration target.

Property-wide soil sampling programs in 2022 and 2023 defined two extensive Cu-Mo-As geochemical anomalies: the Berezski and Aimandai Trends, both considered priority targets for follow-up exploration drilling. Initial drilling on the Berezski Trend in late 2024 returned high-grade porphyry/epithermal copper and gold mineralization.

References

1Bozshakol Mine Reserves - Kaz Minerals 2020 annual report

2Bozshakol 2024 Production Report

Issuance of DSUs:

The Company has granted an aggregate of 30,936 deferred share units ("DSU") to certain independent directors at a price of C$0.99 per DSU. The DSUs were granted in consideration for services rendered by the directors for the quarter ended July 31, 2025, in lieu of cash. The DSUs were granted in accordance with the Company's Equity Incentive Plan and were priced based on the volume weighted average price of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the last five trading days immediately preceding the grant date. To date, the Company has issued a total of 70,434 DSUs to its independent directors.

Qualified Person: The scientific and technical disclosure for this news release has been prepared under supervision of and approved by Matthew Booth, Vice President of Exploration, of Arras Minerals Corp., a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101. Mr. Booth has over 20 years of mineral exploration experience and is a Qualified Person member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (CPG 12044).

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Tim Barry"

Tim Barry, MAusIMM CP(Geo)
Chief Executive Officer and Director

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About Arras Minerals Corp: Arras is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of copper and gold assets in northeastern Kazakhstan, including the Elemes copper-gold porphyry project. The Company has established one of the largest land packages in the country prospective for copper and gold. In December 2023, the Company entered into a strategic alliance with Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") in which Teck may sole fund a US$5 million generative exploration program over a portion of the Arras license package in 2024-2025. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX-V under the trading symbol "ARK" and on the OTCQB under the trading symbol "ARRKF".

Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Resources: This press release uses the terms "measured resources", "indicated resources", and "inferred resources" which are defined in, and required to be disclosed by, NI43-101. The Company advises U.S. investors that these terms are not recognized by the SEC. The estimation of measured, indicated and inferred resources involves greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic feasibility than the estimation of proven and probable reserves. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that measured and indicated mineral resources will be converted into reserves. The estimation of inferred resources involves far greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic viability than the estimation of other categories of resources. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that estimates of inferred mineral resources exist, are economically minable, or will be upgraded into measured or indicated mineral resources. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations, however the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, the information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies that are not subject NI 43-101.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and Arras' future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Exchange Act, and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding plans and expectations of the exploration program Arras is in the process of undertaking. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about Arras' exploration projects, the industry in which Arras operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Arras' management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "continues," "may," variations of such words, and similar expressions and references to future periods, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control, including undertaking further exploration activities, the results of such exploration activities and that such results support continued exploration activities, unexpected variations in ore grade, types and metallurgy, volatility and level of commodity prices, the availability of sufficient future financing, and other matters discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Management Discussion and Analysis filed on the Company's profile on SEDAR on February 27, 2025. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release is based only on information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

SOURCE: Arras Minerals Corp.



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FAQ

What are the latest drilling results from Arras Minerals (ARRKF) at the Elemes Project?

Drill hole EL25012 intersected 578m of mineralization grading 0.41% CuEq, including 440m grading 0.49% CuEq starting at 137m depth. This represents the thickest interval of gold-copper mineralization found at Berezski Central to date.

Where is the Elemes Project located and what infrastructure is available?

The Elemes Project is located in Northeast Kazakhstan, 13km southwest of Ekibastuz. It benefits from excellent infrastructure including a paved highway crossing the license, access to 1100 KVA power lines, heavy rail, and other utilities within a 15km radius.

How many drill rigs does Arras Minerals have operating at the Elemes Project in 2025?

Arras Minerals currently has three drill rigs operating, with two rigs working on the Elemes Project targeting the Berezski Trend, and one rig following up targets on Arras-Teck Exploration Alliance properties.

What is the extent of the mineralization trends at the Elemes Project?

The project features two extensive mineralization trends: the 8.8-kilometre Berezski Trend and the 14-kilometre Aimandai Trend. Recent drilling has confirmed mineralization across 1.7km between Berezski Central and Berezski North targets.

How does the Elemes Project compare to nearby mining operations?

The Elemes Project is located in the Bozshakol-Chingiz metallogenic belt, approximately 60km southeast of KAZ Minerals' Bozshakol mine, which produced 104.7 kt Cu and 104 koz Au in 2024. It's also 80km west of the Beskauga porphyry copper-gold-silver deposit.
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