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Investor Insight <\/h3>\n

CoTec Holdings (CoTec) leverages disruptive technologies to undervalued critical mineral assets and waste materials into high-value commodities essential for a low-carbon future. By combining innovation with strategic execution, the company offers a unique investment opportunity, characterized by low cost, lower capex, faster cash flow generation, and superior returns. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Overview <\/h3>\n

CoTec (TSXV:CTH,OTCQB:CTHCF) applies innovative, disruptive technology to undervalued resource assets, aiming to create a portfolio of 20 to 30 modular \u201cmini-mines\u201d or processing facilities. By focusing on strategic minerals \u2014 such as rare earths, copper and iron ore \u2014 critical to advanced manufacturing, defense and electrification, the company transforms waste materials into valuable strategic commodities. This approach establishes the potential for high-margin revenue streams and positions CoTec for continued growth.<\/p>\n

Through investments and efficient processing methods, CoTec targets areas like rare earth magnet recycling, green steel production and copper waste processing \u2014 sectors crucial to today\u2019s evolving economies. For investors, this represents a straightforward opportunity to support a forward-thinking company poised for long-term appreciation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CoTec is advancing four cutting-edge technologies and three strategic assets, with a medium-term goal of acquiring 10 technologies and 20 to 30 assets. The company\u2019s business model is supported by partnerships, joint ventures (JVs), and a disciplined capital management strategy to unlock value across its portfolio.<\/p>\n

CoTec is guided by a highly experienced management team and board of directors with deep expertise in mining, technology and corporate finance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Invest in CoTec?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Investors looking for a high-potential opportunity with strong alignment to global trends in sustainability and technology will find CoTec an attractive choice. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

Significant Upside Potential<\/strong>: CoTec\u2019s innovative approach to deploying cutting-edge, disruptive technologies across undervalued and waste assets creates a scalable business model. By targeting sectors of strategic importance such as rare earth magnet recycling, green steel production, and copper waste processing, CoTec aligns with critical global trends that ensure relevance and growth.
\nStrategic Positioning<\/strong>: The company is well-positioned in sectors that are increasingly recognized as strategic priorities, with the application of rare earths and other critical minerals in artificial intelligence, renewable energy and defense.
\nExperienced Leadership and Insider Confidence<\/strong>: With a leadership team boasting decades of experience in the resource sector and significant insider ownership (approximately 74 percent of the company is owned by management and insiders), CoTec\u2019s leadership is deeply invested in the company\u2019s success.
\nEnvironmental Responsibility<\/strong>: CoTec\u2019s focus on low-carbon resource extraction technologies not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also enables investors to generate financial returns while contributing to environmental stewardship.
\nCatalysts for Growth<\/strong>: The company has a clear roadmap with multiple catalysts in the near term, which may include studies, expansions and potential funding announcements, which are expected to unlock further value for shareholders.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Company Highlights <\/h3>\n

CoTec deploys cutting-edge, low-carbon technologies to marginal assets, reclamation opportunities and recycling initiatives, transforming waste materials into strategic, high-value commodities.
\nThe company holds stakes in four groundbreaking technologies \u2014 HyProMag, Binding Solutions, MagIron and Ceibo. These technologies are designed to unlock significant value across strategically chosen assets. The Lac Jeannine iron project in Quebec, with an after tax NPV of US$59.9 million, stands on its own merits but could see further economic and environmental enhancements through the application of CoTec\u2019s technologies. Similarly, HyProMag USA is pioneering the rollout of HyProMag\u2019s rare earth recycling technology in the United States, delivering low-cost, magnet-to-magnet low-carbon resource recovery.
\nCoTec accelerates the transition from discovery to production through proprietary technologies and strategic joint ventures, enabling significantly faster revenue generation compared to traditional mining operations.
\nBacked by a management team with extensive expertise in mining, finance and technology, CoTec is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and growth in the critical minerals sector.
\nApproximately 74 percent of the company is owned by management and insiders, demonstrating the leadership\u2019s strong commitment to the company\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Technologies and Assets <\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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HyProMag USA Project<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The HPMS process enables magnet-to-magnet short-loop recycling to produce a domestically-sourced recycled magnet with a very low CO2 footprint, bypassing the extensive chemical refining and reprocessing of traditional long-loop processes. HPMS uses 88 percent less energy, 85 percent less water and reduces CO2 by 85 percent. It eliminates complex separation stages, reduces material losses, and lowers operational risk. This streamlined approach is faster, more economical, and strategically critical for the U.S., ensuring self-sufficiency in AI, robotics, and defense, where reliance on Chinese rare earths poses a major geopolitical risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HyProMag USA, a US Government Minerals<\/em><\/em> Security Partnership Project<\/em><\/em>, leverages the Hydrogen Processing of Magnetic Scrap (HPMS) technology to recover NdFeB magnets from end-of-life electronics and industrial waste. This revolutionary hydrogen-based recycling process provides a much simpler, lower-risk, and more cost-effective alternative to conventional rare earth extraction, reducing reliance on traditional mining and imports. Over US$100 million was spent on R&D, developed by the University of Birmingham over 15 years.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

A feasibility study released in November 2024, underscored the HyProMag USA project potential to become a game-changing domestic source of recycled rare earth magnets for the United States, targeting 10 percent of the country\u2019s domestic demand for NdFeB magnets within five years of commissioning. CoTec, which owns 60.3 percent of HyProMag USA (50 percent through the US JV with Maginito, and CoTec\u2019s 20.3 percent equity ownership in Maginito), is targeting a total annual production capacity of 1,041 tons of recycled NdFeB magnets over a 40-year operating life, post-tax net present value (NPV) of US$262 million at current market prices, increasing to US$503 million at independent forecast prices.<\/p>\n

By tapping into the United States\u2019 push for domestically sourced critical mineral resources, HyProMag USA will position itself as a pivotal player in reshaping the permanent magnet supply chain, providing investors with an opportunity to align with a project at the intersection of sustainability, innovation and economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lac Jeannine Iron Project<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Located in Quebec, the Lac Jeannine Project is an advanced-stage iron tailings project with a published Preliminary Economic Assessment( PEA \u2013 preliminary economic assessment). The project involves reprocessing approximately 73 million tonnes (Mt) of tailings to produce high-purity iron concentrate. The PEA incorporated the 2023 drill-program, providing an initial Inferred Mineral Resource of approximately 73 Mt at 6.7 percent total Fe for 4.9 Mt of contained total Fe. Though the PEA is based on an initial 10-year life of mine, estimates are the life of mine could be extended by as much as a further 10 years with further drilling and resource definition during the feasibility study in 2025. Based on open-pit extraction methods and the production of a gravity concentrate via conventional processing techniques and at a discount rate of 7 percent (based solely on an initial 10-year life of mine), the PEA indicated a pre-tax NPV of US$93.6 million, and an IRR of 38 percent, and an after tax NPV of US$59.5 million, and an IRR of 30 percent.<\/p>\n

The Independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 for the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource, Mr. Christian Beaulieu, P.Geo., is a member of l\u2019Ordre des g\u00e9ologues du Qu\u00e9bec (#1072). The Qualified Person has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content relating to the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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MagIron<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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MagIron focuses on restarting a brownfield iron ore concentrator in Minnesota to produce DR-grade iron concentrate for low-carbon steel production. The company is targeting production capacity of 2 to 3 Mt of concentrate annually with an operational life exceeding 20 years. MagIron is positioned to capitalize on the demand for U.S.-based green steel, with preliminary valuations showing significant uplift since CoTec\u2019s initial investment. CoTec has a 16 percent equity interest in MagIron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Binding Solutions (BSL)<\/h3>\n

BSL\u2019s cold agglomeration technology converts mining waste into ISO-compliant pellets or briquettes, primarily for green steel production. This process is a game-changer in the industry, offering substantial reductions in energy use and emissions. CoTec\u2019s equity in BSL has grown significantly in value, with the most recent valuation of the company exceeding US$158 million, a 107 percent increase from CoTec\u2019s initial investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ceibo <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ceibo\u2019s low-carbon, low-cost oxidative heap leaching technology enhances recovery rates for sulphide copper minerals such as chalcopyrite. The technology potentially improves copper recovery from 30 percent to 80 percent, making it a potential industry-leading solution for copper extraction. CoTec has a seat on Ceibo\u2019s technical advisory board along with its minority equity interest, and is identifying copper assets where the technology could be applied in the form of a joint venture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Management & Leadership <\/h3>\n

Julian Treger \u2013 CEO <\/h3>\n

With over three decades of experience in natural resources and finance, Julian Treger is the driving force behind CoTec\u2019s innovative approach to resource extraction. Previously the CEO of Anglo Pacific Group, Treger successfully transitioned the company from a coal-focused royalty business to a battery-metals-focused streaming company, growing its income from \u00a33 million in 2013 to nearly \u00a362 million in 2021. Treger also brings significant expertise from his roles at Audley Capital and various board positions across the mining sector.<\/p>\n

Lucio Genovese \u2013 Chairman<\/h3>\n

A seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience in metals and mining, Lucio Genovese has held leadership roles at Glencore and is the CEO of Nage Capital Management in Switzerland. He is also chairman at Ferrexpo and a member of the board of directors of Mantos Copper S.A. and Nevada Copper. His deep industry knowledge and expertise in value creation through joint ventures and operational excellence are pivotal to CoTec\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Tom Albanese<\/h3>\n

Tom Albanese served as chief executive officer of Rio Tinto from 2007 to 2013 and as chief executive officer and director of Vedanta Resources and Vedanta Limited from 2014 to 2017. He currently serves as lead independent director of Nevada Copper and non-executive director of Franco-Nevada, and was previously on the board of directors of Ivanhoe Mines, Palabora Mining Company and Turquoise Hill Resources. He holds a Master of Science degree in mining engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in mineral economics both from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.<\/p>\n

Robert Harward \u2013 Non-executive Director<\/h3>\n

Robert Harward is a retired United States Navy vice admiral (SEAL) and a former deputy commander of the United States Central Command. He served on the US National Security Council in The White House and led several multi-national special forces commands in Afghanistan and Iraq. He joined Lockheed Martin in 2014 as their chief executive in the UAE and expanded his responsibilities to cover the Middle East, leaving to join Shield AI as executive vice-president for international business development and strategy based in the UAE.<\/p>\n

Sharon Fay \u2013 Non-executive Director<\/h3>\n

A global investment industry leader with more than 35 years of experience, Sharon Fay has extensive expertise in corporate responsibility and strategic evaluation, making her instrumental in CoTec\u2019s ESG initiatives and governance.<\/p>\n

Margot Naudie \u2013 Non-executive Director<\/h3>\n

Magot Naudie is a seasoned capital markets professional with 25 years of experience as senior portfolio manager for North American and global natural resource portfolios. She has held senior roles at leading multi-billion-dollar asset management firms including TD Asset Management, Marret Asset Management and CPP Investment Board. Naudie is the president of Elephant Capital, and the co-founder of Abaxx Technologies. She sits on a number of public and private company boards. Naudie holds an MBA from Ivey Business School and a BA from McGill University. She is also a chartered financial analyst. <\/p>\n

Erez Ichilov \u2013 Non-executive Director <\/h3>\n

With a background in mining, technology and project investments, Erez Ichilov has driven multiple ventures in battery materials, critical minerals and sustainable exploration, aligning well with CoTec\u2019s strategic goals.<\/p>\n

John Singleton \u2013 COO<\/h3>\n

John Singleton has more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, including senior roles at Rio Tinto, De Beers Consolidated Mines and Centamin. His background in corporate development, strategy project evaluation, operations and project development equips CoTec with the expertise necessary for scaling its portfolio of assets and technologies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geological Society and holds a BSc from the University of Bristol and a MSc in Engineering Geology from Imperial College London.<\/p>\n

Abraham Jonker \u2013 CFO <\/h3>\n

Abraham Jonker brings 30 years of financial leadership in the mining industry, with a focus on corporate transactions, equity and debt financing, and strategic growth. He has played a pivotal role in raising over $750 million for mining ventures and has served on the boards of other prominent mining companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

*Forward-Looking Statements<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/em>The information above regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are \u2018forward-looking statements\u2019 which involve risks and uncertainties. Since forward- looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including, but not limited to: resource and reserve risks; environmental risks and costs; labor costs and shortages; uncertain supply and price fluctuations in materials; increases in energy costs; labor disputes and work stoppages; leasing costs and the availability of equipment; heavy equipment demand and availability; contractor and subcontractor performance issues; worksite safety issues; project delays and cost overruns; extreme weather conditions; and social and transport disruptions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company, please refer to \u201cRisk Factors\u201d in the Company\u2019s filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company\u2019s SEDAR+ profile at <\/em><\/em>www.sedarplus.com<\/em><\/em>, and its other public filings. The Company assumes no responsibility to update forward- looking statements in this news release except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and are encouraged to read the Company\u2019s continuous disclosure documents which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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