Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (FSE: HLIA) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has been selected by the Association for Mineral Exploration to present copper-focused drill core from its recent New Craigmont exploration programs in the AME Core Shack during AME Roundup. The event is scheduled for January 26–29, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. The company will display high-grade New Craigmont core with geological explanations in booth 825 of the Core Shack on January 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and January 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering attendees direct access to discuss recent findings with Nicola's geological team.
This presentation provides a significant opportunity for industry professionals, investors, and analysts to examine material from a property with strategic importance. The New Craigmont Project covers 10,913 hectares along the southern end of the Guichon Batholith and is directly adjacent to Highland Valley Copper, Canada's largest copper mine. Showcasing core at a premier exploration conference like AME Roundup underscores the project's potential and allows for technical validation from peers in the mineral exploration community.
In addition to the AME Roundup participation, Nicola Mining will exhibit at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, hosted by Cambridge House, on January 25–26, 2026, also at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The company will occupy booth 111, where CEO Peter Espig will meet with investors and stakeholders. This dual-conference presence amplifies visibility for the company's activities during a key period for the mining investment calendar in Vancouver.
The company's operational backdrop includes a fully permitted mill and tailings facility near Merritt, British Columbia, capable of processing gold and silver mill feed via gravity and flotation processes. Nicola Mining maintains 100% ownership of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property, and the Treasure Mountain Property, which comprises over 2,200 hectares. The company has also signed Mining and Milling Profit Share Agreements with high-grade gold projects.
For stakeholders seeking further information, the latest news and updates relating to HUSIF are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/HUSIF. The original press release detailing this conference participation can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/RQwEB. The selection to showcase core at AME Roundup signals recognition of the New Craigmont Project's geological merit and positions Nicola Mining within important industry conversations about copper supply, which is critical for global electrification and energy transition initiatives.
As a junior mining company, effective communication of exploration results at venues like AME Roundup is crucial for attracting partnership interest and investment. The proximity of New Craigmont to an established, large-scale mining operation like Highland Valley Copper provides a compelling regional context, suggesting potential for similar mineralization styles or extensions. The core presentation allows technical experts to assess the quality and characteristics of the mineralization firsthand, which can influence perceptions of the project's viability and next development steps.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond mere corporate publicity. For the mining industry, it highlights ongoing exploration activity in British Columbia's prolific copper districts. For investors, it represents a tangible opportunity to engage with company management and technical staff during scheduled conference hours. For the broader market, it underscores the continuous need for new copper discoveries to meet growing demand driven by renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles, and grid modernization projects worldwide.
