Wadi Araba Minerals Completes Extensive Trenching and Metallurgical Sampling Campaign at Abu Khusheiba Project

Monday, January 05, 2026 Amman - Jordan Wadi Araba Minerals (WAM) is pleased to announce the successful completion of an extensive trenching, channel sampling and metallurgical sampling campaign at its Abu Khusheiba Project in Jordan. The program targeted stratiform copper mineralization hosted in sandstones as well as basement-hosted gold-copper mineral systems, and forms part of the Company’s strategy to advance the Project toward future resource growth and technical studies. Stratiform Copper Targets - Sectors 1 and 5 A total of 35 trenches were completed at newly identified areas, Sectors 1 and 5, targeting stratiform copper mineralization hosted within the cb3 Sandstone Unit. The trenches have a combined length of 660 meters, with systematic channel and wall sampling undertaken. The objective of the programme were to: • Test lateral and vertical extensions of stratiform copper mineralization • Support step-out exploration aimed at expanding the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) • Define priority drill targets to improve geological continuity and future resource classification

Observed copper mineralization occurs over intercept widths ranging from approximately 0.6 meters to 5.0 meters. Copper minerals identified in trench exposures include chrysocolla, atacamite and malachite, with minor fracture-controlled azurite. Mineralization styles recognized within the stratiform system include: • Hydrothermal copper mineralization, and • Red-bed copper mineralization, occurring as disseminated and nodular chrysocolla and malachite within sandstone horizons. Basement-Hosted Gold-Copper Targets In addition to the stratiform copper programme, six trenches and channels with a combined length of 102.5 meters were completed over the selected basement-hosted targets. These trenches were designed to test structurally controlled gold-copper mineralization. Based on previous exploration and geological interpretation, the mineral systems is considered prospective for a reduced intrusion-related gold system (RIRGS), with potential transitional characteristics toward a porphyry-style system. Metallurgical Sampling Programme As part of the stratiform copper evaluation, WAM also collected a representative bulk metallurgical sample totaling approximately 4.5 tonnes from mineralized trench exposures. The sample was collected in accordance with international best practice to ensure representativity of lithology, mineralization style and grade distribution. The metallurgical programme is designed to support future feasibility-level assessments of the stratiform copper mineralization and will include:

• Bottle roll leach testing, and • Column leach testwork using 1-meter, 2-meter and 6-meter columns The testwork aims to define key processing parameters, including copper recovery, leach kinetics, reagent consumption and percolation characteristics, to support evaluation of potential processing routes for the stratiform copper mineralization. Sampling and Assay Procedures All trench and channels with a samples have been prepared and dispatched to SGS Ankara, an internationally accredited laboratory operating to ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Samples will be analyzed using: • Multi-element ICP methods, and • Fire Assay (FA) for gold Analyses will include copper, gold, silver, manganese and other associated elements relevant to the mineral systems under investigation. Metallurgical testwork will be conducted at an appropriate accredited facility, with results to be reported once completed and reviewed. Next Steps Results from the trenching, sampling and metallurgical programmes will be used to: • Refine geological and mineralization models • Prioritize drill targets within both stratiform and basement-hosted systems • Support future drilling programmes aimed at resource expansion and potential MRE updates • Inform processing assumptions and parameters in future technical and feasibility studies, subject to results The completion of this integrated exploration and metallurgical programme represents a significant step in advancing the Abu Khusheiba Project and reflects WAM’s commitment to systematic, technically robust exploration and study work undertaken in accordance with JORC Code (2012) principles.