{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"19539","rtpr_id":"nGNX27NPNQ","ticker":"AFDG","exchange":"OTC","all_tickers":["AFDG"],"title":"Rubenstein Public Relations Announces New Mining Client, Copper Intelligence","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-05-04T18:35:42.098Z","article_body":"NEW YORK, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubenstein Public Relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aRO9spW9ju_6Ub6q7oxz36eQHV8ScXaoDq3URoQhFaCHH2LHm3GKdy2YimAHEF1t9TNJby5wB7XNZUeVAdYCmcJJVv9zgLo_ygix8EnNeyY35DlWhaBPzHmKtijTcI01)\n(RPR) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its growing roster of\nmining clientele, Copper Intelligence\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BBeBwIitdUbQO-5LVWMvTs7xa5CAaU5AVkwXjFlxEY1i6S8MaY4S74JwgtHTO4zvf1lql0AocDi5biXbEvTfqDr4jngsdEmRBHyo0mdoWW0=),\nInc. (OTC: AFDG), by President Richard Rubenstein.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M3wAU0iK7aWIQecGLYwHqnGSxr90EZQMVRPvOHwX-1YJev-jzw7aD8X0xFjkI_IFSicE9Fp37kVAtTV3R5eIXbkVblMS1tLZ8zwKVqm1BJgF9Nrxx7qkq2WZMHqTZrPw)\n\nCopper Intelligence, Inc. is a U.S.-listed exploration company\nadvancing high-grade copper and cobalt assets in the Democratic Republic of\nCongo (DRC), just as U.S. policymakers and industry leaders race to secure\nreliable critical minerals supply chains amid intensifying global competition.\n\nAndrew Stuart Groves, Chairman of Copper Intelligence said, “Copper\nIntelligence is poised for growth in a market where timing is everything.\nPartnering with RPR positions us to share our operational progress and\nstrategic vision at this pivotal moment.”\n\nFormerly African Discovery Group, Copper Intelligence completed a\ntransformative reverse takeover to acquire the Butembo copper project in\nFebruary of 2026, followed by a rebrand to reflect its sharpened focus on\ncopper. Known as the “new oil,” copper powers electrification, AI\ninfrastructure, defense systems, and grid modernization. With the U.S. heavily\nreliant on foreign sources despite copper’s foundational role in national\nsecurity and economic competitiveness, the company positions DRC’s\nworld-class reserves as a compelling strategic opportunity for Western-aligned\ndevelopment.\n\nLed by Chairman Andrew Stuart Groves, a mining-industry veteran who founded\nand exited major African resource firms such as CAMEC PLC (acquired by\nEurasian Natural Resources) and African Platinum PLC (sold to Impala\nPlatinum), Copper Intelligence brings proven expertise to this high-stakes\nmarket.\n\nRPR will lead Copper Intelligence’s media relations, executive positioning,\nand visibility across business, trade, and policy audiences.\n   \nFor more information about Copper Intelligence, please visit\nwww.copperintelligence.com.\n\nAbout Copper Intelligence\nCopper Intelligence, Inc.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BBeBwIitdUbQO-5LVWMvTjv11GTt_kDIqtKz1_EcNM-IsGh2BV0HF2eU6MJR0jTwQC02fGNEbiPw7JM5aHoO9irpJQ5DEF3nl3slCnaqAIUMWUTTWQ868Yc73oYj7np_)\n(OTC: AFDG) is a U.S.-listed mining and exploration company focused on\nhigh-grade copper and cobalt in the DRC. Emphasizing supply chain security,\ngeopolitical savvy, and community impact, upcoming milestones include Butembo\ndrilling results and MagiCup 2026 sponsorship. Copper Intelligence is\ncommitted to operating in alignment with evolving international standards for\nresponsible mining and community engagement as it advances its copper projects\nin the DRC.\n\nAbout Rubenstein Public Relations \nRubenstein Public Relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aRO9spW9ju_6Ub6q7oxz36eQHV8ScXaoDq3URoQhFaCcqjIHGHpDXYP8cZa2pPXfqhq_K8j4aowUFhxkG4yiPGewPH4WBAwQoQVAj_xtRuKvs_eb8tdNs2f7Ul3YYrKF)\n(RPR) is an independent, New York-based communications agency headed by\nveteran publicist and respected brand architect, Richard Rubenstein. For more\nthan three decades, RPR's intensive media relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QDBdPnZZE8W169gc_PX07EiXtmga8SW_CDCUrl1hRa94aDcd13d6MAOCuN0rNKrPu2oEyqk4G_-jV17FFCmUyxxt6-dalTZz_hsMUWJ-vDD32KDazJauJrmwlV1gH9le)\napproach and dedicated team of senior practitioners\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M4oP38YYvT8qJCzq-0yNlNrRXSgwUX2u-XBLmKLSl5-WDPiwL09zC4_FWUfFgY_-DhtTXnUZCKIOQBOQ0zo06nhJd1Bl14e2Nj0CLWAvYfzGRgI46HGuJ9XicnRpYtA9)\nhave helped clients build brand equity and reach their target audiences. The\nfirm specializes in brand messaging development, media relations, crisis\ncommunications\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Z4jR2goOOS9quVOEh5d7VXxOFdMokW01e4QGRsYagZXEu41xmrUG6LNpzse39kY6DWAqItCuk6xmP1GvlXS_HEKLf_XsQ-lfmONXIRkaj34dCF1ZhKZnfrEiBdM5BU0ILjIZcJ3Ou9iDCbpp45bM0A==),\nand thought leadership positioning. RPR has a proven track record in executing\nsuccessful public relations campaigns for leading corporate, real estate,\ntechnology, healthcare, social impact, luxury consumer, entertainment, and\nhospitality brands across the globe.\n\nStephanie Dallara\nsdallara@rubensteinpr.com\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f7ac191f-32e5-412e-9cd6-7592d5b120ad\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6efc1cc8-5b4a-4e0b-b10b-91b01429f33a)\nCopper Intelligence, Inc. Logo \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f7ac191f-32e5-412e-9cd6-7592d5b120ad/en)\nCopper Intelligence, Inc.\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX27NPNQ","title":"Rubenstein Public Relations Announces New Mining Client, Copper Intelligence","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"AFDG","created":"2026-05-04T18:35:42.098Z","tickers":["AFDG"],"exchange":"OTC","article_body":"NEW YORK, May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubenstein Public Relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aRO9spW9ju_6Ub6q7oxz36eQHV8ScXaoDq3URoQhFaCHH2LHm3GKdy2YimAHEF1t9TNJby5wB7XNZUeVAdYCmcJJVv9zgLo_ygix8EnNeyY35DlWhaBPzHmKtijTcI01)\n(RPR) is pleased to announce the newest addition to its growing roster of\nmining clientele, Copper Intelligence\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BBeBwIitdUbQO-5LVWMvTs7xa5CAaU5AVkwXjFlxEY1i6S8MaY4S74JwgtHTO4zvf1lql0AocDi5biXbEvTfqDr4jngsdEmRBHyo0mdoWW0=),\nInc. (OTC: AFDG), by President Richard Rubenstein.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M3wAU0iK7aWIQecGLYwHqnGSxr90EZQMVRPvOHwX-1YJev-jzw7aD8X0xFjkI_IFSicE9Fp37kVAtTV3R5eIXbkVblMS1tLZ8zwKVqm1BJgF9Nrxx7qkq2WZMHqTZrPw)\n\nCopper Intelligence, Inc. is a U.S.-listed exploration company\nadvancing high-grade copper and cobalt assets in the Democratic Republic of\nCongo (DRC), just as U.S. policymakers and industry leaders race to secure\nreliable critical minerals supply chains amid intensifying global competition.\n\nAndrew Stuart Groves, Chairman of Copper Intelligence said, “Copper\nIntelligence is poised for growth in a market where timing is everything.\nPartnering with RPR positions us to share our operational progress and\nstrategic vision at this pivotal moment.”\n\nFormerly African Discovery Group, Copper Intelligence completed a\ntransformative reverse takeover to acquire the Butembo copper project in\nFebruary of 2026, followed by a rebrand to reflect its sharpened focus on\ncopper. Known as the “new oil,” copper powers electrification, AI\ninfrastructure, defense systems, and grid modernization. With the U.S. heavily\nreliant on foreign sources despite copper’s foundational role in national\nsecurity and economic competitiveness, the company positions DRC’s\nworld-class reserves as a compelling strategic opportunity for Western-aligned\ndevelopment.\n\nLed by Chairman Andrew Stuart Groves, a mining-industry veteran who founded\nand exited major African resource firms such as CAMEC PLC (acquired by\nEurasian Natural Resources) and African Platinum PLC (sold to Impala\nPlatinum), Copper Intelligence brings proven expertise to this high-stakes\nmarket.\n\nRPR will lead Copper Intelligence’s media relations, executive positioning,\nand visibility across business, trade, and policy audiences.\n   \nFor more information about Copper Intelligence, please visit\nwww.copperintelligence.com.\n\nAbout Copper Intelligence\nCopper Intelligence, Inc.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BBeBwIitdUbQO-5LVWMvTjv11GTt_kDIqtKz1_EcNM-IsGh2BV0HF2eU6MJR0jTwQC02fGNEbiPw7JM5aHoO9irpJQ5DEF3nl3slCnaqAIUMWUTTWQ868Yc73oYj7np_)\n(OTC: AFDG) is a U.S.-listed mining and exploration company focused on\nhigh-grade copper and cobalt in the DRC. Emphasizing supply chain security,\ngeopolitical savvy, and community impact, upcoming milestones include Butembo\ndrilling results and MagiCup 2026 sponsorship. Copper Intelligence is\ncommitted to operating in alignment with evolving international standards for\nresponsible mining and community engagement as it advances its copper projects\nin the DRC.\n\nAbout Rubenstein Public Relations \nRubenstein Public Relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aRO9spW9ju_6Ub6q7oxz36eQHV8ScXaoDq3URoQhFaCcqjIHGHpDXYP8cZa2pPXfqhq_K8j4aowUFhxkG4yiPGewPH4WBAwQoQVAj_xtRuKvs_eb8tdNs2f7Ul3YYrKF)\n(RPR) is an independent, New York-based communications agency headed by\nveteran publicist and respected brand architect, Richard Rubenstein. For more\nthan three decades, RPR's intensive media relations\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QDBdPnZZE8W169gc_PX07EiXtmga8SW_CDCUrl1hRa94aDcd13d6MAOCuN0rNKrPu2oEyqk4G_-jV17FFCmUyxxt6-dalTZz_hsMUWJ-vDD32KDazJauJrmwlV1gH9le)\napproach and dedicated team of senior practitioners\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=M4oP38YYvT8qJCzq-0yNlNrRXSgwUX2u-XBLmKLSl5-WDPiwL09zC4_FWUfFgY_-DhtTXnUZCKIOQBOQ0zo06nhJd1Bl14e2Nj0CLWAvYfzGRgI46HGuJ9XicnRpYtA9)\nhave helped clients build brand equity and reach their target audiences. The\nfirm specializes in brand messaging development, media relations, crisis\ncommunications\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Z4jR2goOOS9quVOEh5d7VXxOFdMokW01e4QGRsYagZXEu41xmrUG6LNpzse39kY6DWAqItCuk6xmP1GvlXS_HEKLf_XsQ-lfmONXIRkaj34dCF1ZhKZnfrEiBdM5BU0ILjIZcJ3Ou9iDCbpp45bM0A==),\nand thought leadership positioning. RPR has a proven track record in executing\nsuccessful public relations campaigns for leading corporate, real estate,\ntechnology, healthcare, social impact, luxury consumer, entertainment, and\nhospitality brands across the globe.\n\nStephanie Dallara\nsdallara@rubensteinpr.com\n\nA photo accompanying this announcement is available at\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f7ac191f-32e5-412e-9cd6-7592d5b120ad\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6efc1cc8-5b4a-4e0b-b10b-91b01429f33a)\nCopper Intelligence, Inc. 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