Star Metro - PPX Mining Provides Operational Update

During the first calendar quarter of 2026, PPX continued to deliver strong financial performance at Callanquitas, building on the record results achieved during the fourth quarter of 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Callanquitas operation generated total revenues of PEN 61.8 million (CAD$ 23.5⁽¹⁾ million), with gross profit of PEN 43.8 million (CAD$ 16.7⁽¹⁾ million), representing a gross margin of approximately 71%.

Pre-tax earnings for the quarter totaled PEN 42.8 million (CAD$ 16.3⁽¹⁾ million), reflecting continued high-margin performance and disciplined cost control at the operation. Net income for the quarter amounted to PEN 31.1 million (CAD$ 11.8⁽¹⁾ million).

PPX's 75% net profit interest ("NPI") for the quarter amounted to PEN 23.3 million (CAD$ 8.9⁽¹⁾ million). These results represent a strong start to the 2026 calendar year and further demonstrate the cash-generating capacity of the Igor Project.

Ernest Mast, President and CEO of PPX Mining Corp., commented: "The first quarter results demonstrate that PPX has carried its strong 2025 operating momentum into 2026. Generating CAD$ 8.9 million in NPI in the first three months of the year is an important result for the Company and reinforces the strength of the Callanquitas operation. These results provide PPX with a solid financial foundation and positions the Company to advance its strategic priorities, while delivering continued value to shareholders."

On the development front, PPX is preparing to initiate its 2026 exploration program (see press release dated April 28, 2026), with a dual focus on expanding its oxide resource base while also advancing the delineation of sulphide resources. The sulphide exploration component is fully funded through the Company's strategic partnership with Glencore, underscoring continued support for the advancement of PPX's longer-term resource growth strategy.

⁽¹⁾ Average exchange rate 1 CAD = 2.63 PEN

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Ernest Mast
President and Chief Executive Officer
82 Richmond Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1P1
Canada
416-361-0737

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SOURCE: PPX Mining Corp.

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