Disseminated on Behalf of: Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
Max Porterfield, President and CEO of Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG | OTCQB: VCGMF), outlines why the company’s flagship Point Leamington project in Newfoundland represents a compelling near-term exploration opportunity, supported by favourable jurisdictional dynamics, existing infrastructure, and a management team with a proven VMS track record.
Building a diversified Canadian VMS platform
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing base- and precious-metals-rich deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions. The company’s aims to unlock value from underexplored assets that combine scale, metal diversity, and supportive permitting environments. As resource security and the global energy transition drive demand for copper and other critical minerals, Visionary is positioning itself to capitalise on projects capable of contributing both precious and base metals to the supply chain. Its portfolio approach reduces single-asset risk while allowing the company to prioritise the most advanced opportunities as market conditions evolve.
Near-surface scale with infrastructure advantages
Unlike many early-stage explorers, Visionary is advancing assets with tangible logistical and geological advantages. Its primary focus is the Point Leamington deposit in Newfoundland, described as “a very large gold-, copper-, zinc-, silver-rich VMS deposit that hasn’t seen any exploration or attention over two decades.” The project sits near surface within a mineral lease and benefits from road and trail access, proximity to infrastructure, and access to a skilled local workforce. Management emphasises the importance of jurisdictional strength, noting the project is located in “a jurisdiction from a permitting standpoint that’s very, very supportive of seeing mines not only discovered but developed.” These characteristics lower exploration friction and create a clearer pathway from discovery to potential development compared with more remote or higher-risk regions.
Exposure to critical metals in a tightening market
With electrification, renewable energy, and grid expansion reshaping global demand, copper and associated base metals are increasingly viewed as strategic resources. Gold and silver continue to provide downside protection and optionality during periods of macro uncertainty. Visionary’s VMS-focused portfolio, rich in copper, zinc, gold and silver, offers leveraged exposure to this convergence of industrial demand and precious-metal resilience. The company believes it is undervalued relative to its asset base, stating that it holds “a robust portfolio of base- and precious-metal-rich VMS deposits across key Canadian mining jurisdictions.” By advancing projects that contain multiple payable metals, Visionary aims to appeal to investors seeking diversified exposure to both growth-oriented and defensive commodities within a single exploration story.
First drilling in over two decades at Point Leamington
Visionary is entering a pivotal execution phase. In 2026, the company plans to launch the exploration campaign at Point Leamington with drilling designed to expand the already sizeable mineralised footprint. Management highlights that “all eyes are on Point Leamington in Newfoundland as we look to expand the already sizeable gold-, copper-, zinc-, silver-rich VMS deposit beyond what it is today.” The program is expected to begin with an initial phase focused on growth and confirmation, followed by continued drilling as milestones are met. With a technical and management team experienced in the discovery, development, and production of VMS mines, the company is focused on disciplined execution and steady value creation.
Advancing exploration in a supportive jurisdiction
As Visionary Copper and Gold continues to advance Point Leamington and its broader portfolio, the company sits at the intersection of critical-minerals demand and Canadian mining expertise. With drilling underway and multiple catalysts ahead, Visionary offers investors early-stage exposure to a diversified VMS growth story.
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Max Porterfield
Visionary Copper and Gold is a very exciting exploration company that has a robust portfolio of base- and precious-metal-rich VMS deposits that are located within key Canadian mining jurisdictions across Canada.
We’re currently focused on our Point Leamington deposit that’s located in the province of Newfoundland. This is a very large gold-, copper-, zinc-, silver-rich VMS deposit that hasn’t seen any exploration or attention over two decades. It sits right at near surface within a mineral lease, got road and trail accessible, in proximity to infrastructure, a workforce, and ultimately a jurisdiction from a permitting standpoint that’s very, very supportive of seeing mines not only discovered but developed to create jobs within the community and get these critical minerals out of the ground into the economy.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. is undervalued because it’s a robust portfolio of base- and precious-metal-rich VMS deposits across key Canadian mining jurisdictions. As we begin to execute and reach those milestones, it creates a very compelling opportunity for investors following the company today.
Visionary’s management and technical team has a track record of discovery, development, and production of these VMS mines. In 2026, all eyes are at Point Leamington in Newfoundland as we look to expand the already sizable gold-, copper-, zinc-, silver-rich VMS deposit beyond what it is today. This will be the first exploration campaign in over two decades on the property. We’re going to kickstart it with a lot of excitement and drive forward and continued success beyond phase one as we meet our milestones with the drill bit here this year.
About Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.
Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc. (TSXV: VCG) (OTCQX: VCGMF) is advancing its portfolio of base- and precious-metals-rich deposits located in established Canadian mining jurisdictions. The focus of the portfolio is highlighted by the 100% owned Point Leamington Deposit in Newfoundland, located in one of the richest VMS and Gold Districts in Canada. The Company prepared a pit constrained Indicated Mineral Resource of 5.0 Mt grading 2.5 g/t AuEq for 402 koz AuEq (145.7 koz gold, 60.0 Mlb copper, 153.5 Mlb zinc, 2.0 Moz silver, 1.5 Mlb lead), a pit constrained Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.7 Mt grading 2.24 g/t AuEq for 986.5 koz AuEq (354.8 koz gold, 110.2 Mlb copper, 527.3 Mlb zinc, 6.2 Moz silver, 7.0 Mlb lead) and an out-of-pit Inferred Mineral Resource of 1.7 Mt grading 3.06 g/t AuEq for 168.5 koz AuEq (65.4 koz gold, 13.3 Mlb copper, 102.9 Mlb zinc, 1.4 Moz Ag, 2.6 Mlb lead) (see news release dated October 25, 2021). Additionally, the Company is permitting the Rainbow deposit at its rich VMS Pine Bay Project located near existing infrastructure in the Flin Flon Mining District. The Company prepared an indicated mineral resource on the Rainbow deposit of 3.44 Mt grading 3.59% CuEq for 272.4 Mlb CuEq (238.3 Mlb Cu, 56.9 Mlb Zn, 37.6 koz Au, 692.8 koz Ag, 2.3 Mlb Pb), an inferred mineral resource on the Rainbow deposit of 1.28 Mt grading 2.95% CuEq containing 83.4 Mlb CuEq (72.1 Mlb Cu, 19.5 Mlb Zn, 11.1 koz Au, 222.2 Koz Ag, 0.8 Mlb Pb) and an inferred mineral resource at the Pine Bay deposit of 1.0 Mt grading 2.62% Cu containing 58.1 Mlb Cu (see news release dated July 10, 2023). Additionally, the portfolio includes the Nash Creek Project located in the VMS rich Bathurst Mining District of New Brunswick. A 2018 PEA generates a strong economic return with a pre-tax IRR of 34.1% (25.2% post-tax) and NPV8% of $230 million ($128 million post-tax) at $1.25 Zinc (see news release dated May 14, 2018).
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