Mink Ventures options Rankin critical minerals project near Timmins, Ontario

• Mink Ventures optioned the Rankin Critical Minerals Project near Timmins, Ontario, covering about 86 hectares across four cell claim units.
• The deal gives Mink the right to earn 100% by paying CAD 175,000 in cash, issuing 1,750,000 common shares, and granting a 2% NSR.
• Mink retains a right to buy back 1% of the NSR for CAD 1 million.
• The project includes two priority VTEM Maxwell Plate targets with a coincident gravity high, viewed as drill-ready for Ni, Cu, Co potential.
• Drill testing is expected in April 2027, following drilling at Montcalm and Phase 3 drilling at Warren.

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