{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"126953","rtpr_id":"nGNX6ZKJ5L","ticker":"NOR","exchange":"","all_tickers":["NOR"],"title":"Northern Discovery Metals Engages Geomap Exploration to Advance Vent Copper Targets","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-25T12:00:01.594Z","article_body":"CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Discovery Metals\nInc. (CSE: NOR) (FSE: M1V0) (“Northern Discovery” or the “Company”) is\npleased to announce that it has engaged Geomap Exploration Inc. (“Geomap”)\nto plan, coordinate and execute the Stage 1 component of the Company’s\npreviously announced (please see news release dated August 17, 2026) targeted\nfollow-up exploration program at the Vent Copper Property (the\n“Property”), located in the Alberni Mining Division on Vancouver Island,\nBritish Columbia, in respect of which the Company has an option to acquire up\nto a 100% interest pursuant to a property option agreement dated January 13,\n2026. The Company notes that Geomap, a Vancouver-based mineral exploration\nconsulting company specializing in critical and precious metals, is the\nunderlying owner of the Property.\n\nFieldwork is expected to begin in September 2026 and continue for\napproximately three weeks, subject to weather, access and other suitable field\nconditions. Work will initially focus on the Vent-Ken and Sentinel Peak areas\nand will include geological mapping, prospecting and targeted rock and soil\nsampling. The field team will evaluate the geological setting of the strongest\ncopper and molybdenum responses, check priority magnetic and\nvery-low-frequency electromagnetic (“VLF-EM”) responses identified in\nexisting datasets, and follow up on new evidence encountered during the\nprogram where warranted.\n\nThe Company intends to integrate the results with the Company’s existing\ngeological, geochemical and geophysical information to refine its geological\nconcept for the Property and rank priority areas. In the event the work\nidentifies a specific target supported by coherent geological and geochemical\nevidence, then focused induced-polarization or other ground geophysics may be\nconsidered separately to further refine and rank potential drill targets.\n\n“With Geomap engaged, we are ready to begin the next phase of fieldwork at\nVent,” stated Jared Suchan, Chief Executive Officer of Northern Discovery.\n“The objective is to determine whether the strongest geochemical responses\nare associated with coherent geological targets. The results will help us rank\nthe priority areas and determine whether focused ground geophysics is\nwarranted.”\n\nQualified Person Statement\n\nJared Suchan, Ph.D., P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer and Director of the\nCompany, and a “Qualified Person” within the meaning of National\nInstrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has\nreviewed and approved the scientific and technical contents of this news\nrelease.\n\nFor a further discussion of the Company’s QA/QC and data verification\nprocedures and processes, please see the technical report entitled, Technical\nReport on the Vent Copper Property, Alberni Mining Division, British Columbia,\nCanada, NTS Map 092F03W,” dated July 22, 2026, a copy of which may be\nobtained under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.The Property is an\nexploration-stage mineral property with no current mineral resource or mineral\nreserve estimates.\n\nAbout Northern Discovery Metals Inc.\n\nNorthern Discovery Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the\nacquisition, exploration and advancement of mineral properties in Canada. The\nCompany is exploring for copper at its Vent Project on Vancouver Island,\nBritish Columbia. Northern Discovery Metals intends to advance the Project\nthrough systematic exploration and evaluation of its mineral potential.\n\nOn Behalf of the Board of Directors\n\nJared Suchan\n\nChief Executive Officer and Director\n\nPhone: (604) 294-3020\n\nEmail: info@northerndiscoverymetals.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking\nstatements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws\n(collectively, \"forward-looking statements\"). Forward-looking statements are\nstatements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always,\nidentified by words such as \"expects\", \"plans\", \"anticipates\", \"believes\",\n\"intends\", \"estimates\", \"projects\", \"potential\", \"scheduled\", \"targeted\",\n\"may\", \"will\", \"could\", \"would\" and similar expressions, or statements that\ncertain events or conditions \"will\", \"may\" or \"could\" occur. Forward-looking\nstatements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding the expected timing, duration, scope and focus of the Stage 1\nexploration program at the Property; the proposed geological mapping,\nprospecting and rock and soil sampling; the evaluation and follow-up of copper\nand molybdenum geochemical responses, magnetic and VLF-EM responses and other\nevidence encountered during the program; the integration of program results\nwith existing geological, geochemical and geophysical information; the\nrefinement of the Company's geological model and ranking of priority areas;\nthe potential identification of coherent geological and geochemical targets;\nthe possible undertaking of focused induced-polarization or other ground\ngeophysical work; the potential refinement and ranking of drill targets; and\nthe Company's plans to systematically explore, evaluate and advance the\nProperty. \n\nForward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations,\nestimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs as of the date of this news\nrelease, including assumptions regarding the availability of personnel,\ncontractors, equipment, supplies and financing on acceptable terms; the\naccuracy, reliability and completeness of historical and existing geological,\ngeochemical and geophysical data; the ability to obtain and maintain all\nrequired permits, approvals and access arrangements; suitable weather, access\nand field conditions; the performance of Geomap and other contractors in\naccordance with applicable work plans; and the absence of material adverse\nchanges in applicable laws, commodity prices, market conditions or the\nCompany's business and financial position. Although the Company considers\nthese assumptions reasonable based on information currently available, they\nmay prove to be incorrect. \n\nForward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and\nother factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to\ndiffer materially from those anticipated in such statements. These risks and\nuncertainties include, among others: delays, interruptions, changes in scope\nor cost overruns affecting the exploration program; adverse weather, access,\nterrain, wildfire or other field conditions; the inability to secure or\nmaintain permits, approvals, land access, personnel, contractors, equipment,\nsupplies or sufficient financing; contractor performance and operational\nrisks; accidents, environmental incidents and other hazards inherent in\nmineral exploration; the possibility that sampling, mapping, prospecting or\ngeophysical work will not verify or explain historical anomalies, identify\nmineralization or produce coherent targets; the risk that geochemical or\ngeophysical anomalies are not indicative of economic mineralization;\nuncertainties inherent in geological interpretation, data verification and the\nestimation of exploration potential; the preliminary nature of exploration\nresults and the possibility that results from one area are not representative\nof the Property as a whole; title, option agreement and property access risks;\nfluctuations in commodity prices and market conditions; changes in laws,\nregulations, permitting requirements or government policies; competition for\ncapital, personnel and equipment; and the additional risks described in the\nCompany's continuous disclosure filings with applicable securities regulatory\nauthorities. There can be no assurance that the exploration program will\nproceed as currently contemplated, be completed on the expected timeline or at\nall, or achieve the anticipated results. Readers are cautioned not to place\nundue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements\nin this news release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company\nundertakes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or\ncircumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws. \n\nThe CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ec9fd68e-4437-4c28-a414-341bc31b80e0)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX6ZKJ5L","title":"Northern Discovery Metals Engages Geomap Exploration to Advance Vent Copper Targets","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"NOR","created":"2026-08-25T12:00:01.594Z","tickers":["NOR"],"exchange":"","article_body":"CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Discovery Metals\nInc. (CSE: NOR) (FSE: M1V0) (“Northern Discovery” or the “Company”) is\npleased to announce that it has engaged Geomap Exploration Inc. (“Geomap”)\nto plan, coordinate and execute the Stage 1 component of the Company’s\npreviously announced (please see news release dated August 17, 2026) targeted\nfollow-up exploration program at the Vent Copper Property (the\n“Property”), located in the Alberni Mining Division on Vancouver Island,\nBritish Columbia, in respect of which the Company has an option to acquire up\nto a 100% interest pursuant to a property option agreement dated January 13,\n2026. The Company notes that Geomap, a Vancouver-based mineral exploration\nconsulting company specializing in critical and precious metals, is the\nunderlying owner of the Property.\n\nFieldwork is expected to begin in September 2026 and continue for\napproximately three weeks, subject to weather, access and other suitable field\nconditions. Work will initially focus on the Vent-Ken and Sentinel Peak areas\nand will include geological mapping, prospecting and targeted rock and soil\nsampling. The field team will evaluate the geological setting of the strongest\ncopper and molybdenum responses, check priority magnetic and\nvery-low-frequency electromagnetic (“VLF-EM”) responses identified in\nexisting datasets, and follow up on new evidence encountered during the\nprogram where warranted.\n\nThe Company intends to integrate the results with the Company’s existing\ngeological, geochemical and geophysical information to refine its geological\nconcept for the Property and rank priority areas. In the event the work\nidentifies a specific target supported by coherent geological and geochemical\nevidence, then focused induced-polarization or other ground geophysics may be\nconsidered separately to further refine and rank potential drill targets.\n\n“With Geomap engaged, we are ready to begin the next phase of fieldwork at\nVent,” stated Jared Suchan, Chief Executive Officer of Northern Discovery.\n“The objective is to determine whether the strongest geochemical responses\nare associated with coherent geological targets. The results will help us rank\nthe priority areas and determine whether focused ground geophysics is\nwarranted.”\n\nQualified Person Statement\n\nJared Suchan, Ph.D., P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer and Director of the\nCompany, and a “Qualified Person” within the meaning of National\nInstrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has\nreviewed and approved the scientific and technical contents of this news\nrelease.\n\nFor a further discussion of the Company’s QA/QC and data verification\nprocedures and processes, please see the technical report entitled, Technical\nReport on the Vent Copper Property, Alberni Mining Division, British Columbia,\nCanada, NTS Map 092F03W,” dated July 22, 2026, a copy of which may be\nobtained under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.The Property is an\nexploration-stage mineral property with no current mineral resource or mineral\nreserve estimates.\n\nAbout Northern Discovery Metals Inc.\n\nNorthern Discovery Metals Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the\nacquisition, exploration and advancement of mineral properties in Canada. The\nCompany is exploring for copper at its Vent Project on Vancouver Island,\nBritish Columbia. Northern Discovery Metals intends to advance the Project\nthrough systematic exploration and evaluation of its mineral potential.\n\nOn Behalf of the Board of Directors\n\nJared Suchan\n\nChief Executive Officer and Director\n\nPhone: (604) 294-3020\n\nEmail: info@northerndiscoverymetals.com\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking\nstatements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws\n(collectively, \"forward-looking statements\"). Forward-looking statements are\nstatements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always,\nidentified by words such as \"expects\", \"plans\", \"anticipates\", \"believes\",\n\"intends\", \"estimates\", \"projects\", \"potential\", \"scheduled\", \"targeted\",\n\"may\", \"will\", \"could\", \"would\" and similar expressions, or statements that\ncertain events or conditions \"will\", \"may\" or \"could\" occur. Forward-looking\nstatements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements\nregarding the expected timing, duration, scope and focus of the Stage 1\nexploration program at the Property; the proposed geological mapping,\nprospecting and rock and soil sampling; the evaluation and follow-up of copper\nand molybdenum geochemical responses, magnetic and VLF-EM responses and other\nevidence encountered during the program; the integration of program results\nwith existing geological, geochemical and geophysical information; the\nrefinement of the Company's geological model and ranking of priority areas;\nthe potential identification of coherent geological and geochemical targets;\nthe possible undertaking of focused induced-polarization or other ground\ngeophysical work; the potential refinement and ranking of drill targets; and\nthe Company's plans to systematically explore, evaluate and advance the\nProperty. \n\nForward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations,\nestimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs as of the date of this news\nrelease, including assumptions regarding the availability of personnel,\ncontractors, equipment, supplies and financing on acceptable terms; the\naccuracy, reliability and completeness of historical and existing geological,\ngeochemical and geophysical data; the ability to obtain and maintain all\nrequired permits, approvals and access arrangements; suitable weather, access\nand field conditions; the performance of Geomap and other contractors in\naccordance with applicable work plans; and the absence of material adverse\nchanges in applicable laws, commodity prices, market conditions or the\nCompany's business and financial position. Although the Company considers\nthese assumptions reasonable based on information currently available, they\nmay prove to be incorrect. \n\nForward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and\nother factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to\ndiffer materially from those anticipated in such statements. These risks and\nuncertainties include, among others: delays, interruptions, changes in scope\nor cost overruns affecting the exploration program; adverse weather, access,\nterrain, wildfire or other field conditions; the inability to secure or\nmaintain permits, approvals, land access, personnel, contractors, equipment,\nsupplies or sufficient financing; contractor performance and operational\nrisks; accidents, environmental incidents and other hazards inherent in\nmineral exploration; the possibility that sampling, mapping, prospecting or\ngeophysical work will not verify or explain historical anomalies, identify\nmineralization or produce coherent targets; the risk that geochemical or\ngeophysical anomalies are not indicative of economic mineralization;\nuncertainties inherent in geological interpretation, data verification and the\nestimation of exploration potential; the preliminary nature of exploration\nresults and the possibility that results from one area are not representative\nof the Property as a whole; title, option agreement and property access risks;\nfluctuations in commodity prices and market conditions; changes in laws,\nregulations, permitting requirements or government policies; competition for\ncapital, personnel and equipment; and the additional risks described in the\nCompany's continuous disclosure filings with applicable securities regulatory\nauthorities. There can be no assurance that the exploration program will\nproceed as currently contemplated, be completed on the expected timeline or at\nall, or achieve the anticipated results. Readers are cautioned not to place\nundue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements\nin this news release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company\nundertakes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or\ncircumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws. \n\nThe CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein.\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ec9fd68e-4437-4c28-a414-341bc31b80e0)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-08-25T12:00:02.085324761Z","server_sent_at_ms":1787659202085},"received_at":"2026-08-25T12:00:02.216Z","source_url":"https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/25/3350375/0/en/northern-discovery-metals-engages-geomap-exploration-to-advance-vent-copper-targets.html"},"analysis":{"id":"115881","press_release_id":"126953","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Metals & Mining","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":["Vent Property is an exploration-stage mineral property with no current mineral resource or mineral reserve estimates"],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Northern Discovery Metals engaged Geomap Exploration to execute the Stage 1 follow-up exploration program at the Vent Copper Property in British Columbia, where the company holds an option to acquire a 100% interest.\n\nFieldwork is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and last approximately three weeks, focusing on mapping and sampling in the Vent-Ken and Sentinel Peak areas.\n\nThe results will be used to refine geological concepts and rank potential drill targets, though the property currently has no mineral resource or reserve estimates.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine engagement of consultant for early-stage exploration work."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"option_interest":"100%","fieldwork_start_month":"September 2026","fieldwork_duration_weeks":"3"}},"quotedText":"With Geomap engaged, we are ready to begin the next phase of fieldwork at Vent,","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Jared Suchan","role":"CEO"}],"products":["Vent Copper Property"],"companies":[{"name":"Northern Discovery Metals Inc.","ticker":"NOR"},{"name":"Geomap Exploration Inc.","relationship":"consultant"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Routine operational update regarding the engagement of a consultant for early-stage fieldwork on an exploration property with no defined resource."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"NOR"},"globalImportance":5,"audienceRelevance":10,"eventTypeSecondary":[],"importanceComponents":{"tickerTier":"micro-cap","eventGravity":"operational-update","sectorWeight":"materials"}},"event_type":"operations_update","event_type_secondary":null,"sentiment":"bullish","material_impact_score":1,"narrative":"Northern Discovery Metals engaged Geomap Exploration to execute the Stage 1 follow-up exploration program at the Vent Copper Property in British Columbia, where the company holds an option to acquire a 100% interest.\n\nFieldwork is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and last approximately three weeks, focusing on mapping and sampling in the Vent-Ken and Sentinel Peak areas.\n\nThe results will be used to refine geological concepts and rank potential drill targets, though the property currently has no mineral resource or reserve estimates.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"option_interest":"100%","fieldwork_start_month":"September 2026","fieldwork_duration_weeks":"3"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Jared Suchan","role":"CEO"}],"products":["Vent Copper Property"],"companies":[{"name":"Northern Discovery Metals Inc.","ticker":"NOR"},{"name":"Geomap Exploration Inc.","relationship":"consultant"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"model_name":"glm-4.7","prompt_hash":"sha256:727b4b9429a443af","schema_hash":"sha256:05005c02d9cffac9","created_at":"2026-08-25T12:46:30.636Z","global_importance":5,"audience_relevance":10,"importance_components":{"tickerTier":"micro-cap","eventGravity":"operational-update","sectorWeight":"materials"}},"durationMs":251153,"modelName":"glm-4.7"}}