Interra Copper Business Summary

Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (formerly Interra Copper Corp.) is a junior mineral exploration and development company primarily focused on the acquisition and advancement of high-potential copper and gold properties in North America. The company operates through a discovery-driven business model, generating value by identifying and de-risking resource assets through geological assessments, geophysical surveys, and drilling programs, while funding operations via strategic private placements and flow-through equity financing. As of February 2026, its primary business segments are concentrated in British Columbia and Idaho, with a portfolio of seven key projects including the flagship Thane Copper-Gold Project, the past-producing Alpine Gold Property, and the recently acquired Kitimat and Stars projects. Within the competitive landscape of junior explorers, Copper Quest distinguishes itself through its aggressive portfolio expansion and the application of AI-driven targeting. It competes directly with other micro-cap resource firms such as Centenario Gold Corp., Edgewater Exploration Ltd., and TinOne Resources Inc., positioning itself as a high-upside exploration play with a transition toward resource definition. The leadership team is anchored by CEO Brian Thurston, a Professional Geologist with over 32 years of experience who previously held executive roles at Lion Energy Corp. and Aurelian Resources. He is supported by CFO Dong Shim, an expert in financial reporting for junior mining companies, and Corporate Secretary Janet Francis. The company’s technical pedigree is significantly bolstered by a board and advisory group featuring former senior executives from Freeport-McMoRan, including Director Mike Ciricillo (former Head of Worldwide Copper Assets at Glencore and Freeport executive) and Director Rich Leveille (former VP of Exploration at Freeport-McMoRan). Notable recent additions include Technical Advisor Ted Muraro, the former Chief Geologist of Cominco, and Director Allan Matovich, who brings over 60 years of industry experience. In early 2026, the company secured a cornerstone investment from Concept Capital Management, further validating its strategic shift from asset acquisition to active drilling and discovery.