New Collaboration Marks a Significant Step for Exploration Efforts in Northern Minnesota

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Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced a partnership with APEX, a private sector-led economic development organization that promotes sustainable growth across Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The company stated that the partnership will support efforts to strengthen its regional presence, enhance stakeholder engagement, and advance exploration and development initiatives, including the South Contact Zone Project located in the South Contact District of the Duluth Complex north of Duluth, Minnesota.

According to the company, APEX operates as an ambassador and concierge focused on elevating the region's brand, addressing challenges, sharing stories, and supporting economic vitality through business attraction, connection, and advocacy. The organization engages a network of investor-members with interests in regional progress and growth.

"We are excited to partner with APEX, an organization recognized for its leadership in fostering economic development and regional collaboration. Their deep understanding of the local landscape and commitment to sustainable growth aligns strongly with our mission as we continue to advance our projects in the region. We look forward to building strong relationships that support both our operational objectives and the communities in which we operate," said David Suda, President and CEO of Green Bridge Metals, in a company news release.

Green Bridge Metals also reported that it has engaged i2i Marketing Group, LLC to provide content creation, project management, third-party media distribution, and digital market awareness services. The company stated that all generated content will require company approval and will be prepared in accordance with applicable securities laws and exchange policies. The services are expected to begin on February 17, 2026, and continue until June 17, 2026, or until the allocated budget is exhausted. The company paid i2i Marketing Group US$400,000 for these services and noted that no securities were provided as compensation. According to the announcement, the services will be executed using digital channels including Google Ads and native advertising.

Rising Demand and Tightening Conditions in the Copper Sector

According to a February 10 report from Seeking Alpha, copper prices held above US$13,000 per ton as the market responded to short term demand pressures and production shutdowns in China ahead of the Lunar New Year. The report noted that prices had reached record highs earlier in the year and that strong demand, combined with potential supply disruptions, kept copper above that level. Analyst Viktoras Karapetjants said that the recent price movement reflected short term factors, stating that "profit driven selling and a stronger dollar are outweighing demand data." The report also stated that traders were watching inventory movements and industrial activity in China as the market digested recent highs.

A February 15 sector analysis wrote that LME copper hit an all time high of US$13,300 per tonne on January 6, representing a 50% year on year increase. The report attributed copper's importance to wide ranging uses, noting that demand was driven by construction, transportation, telecommunications, electrification and the growth of battery storage. It also highlighted copper's role in artificial intelligence infrastructure, stating that expanding data centers required substantial copper for power transmission. The International Institute for Strategic Studies was cited as saying that mine supply disruptions in 2025 would likely create a deficit in 2026. The report added that structural shortages were emerging, pointing to a projected long term deficit that could exceed 6 million tonnes annually by the early 2030s. It further referenced declining ore grades, increased development timelines and permitting challenges as ongoing constraints. S&P Global Market Intelligence was quoted as saying that "copper is the great enabler of electrification, but the accelerating pace of electrification is an increasing challenge for copper." The analysis also described production issues in several major copper producing regions, with reports of output declines, operational setbacks and ongoing disruptions.

Additional commentary from the same analysis described tightness in the market stemming from higher U.S. imports and stockpiling activity. The United States Geological Survey was cited for data showing that the country imported 1.7 million tonnes of copper the prior year. The report also noted that copper held in exchange approved warehouses climbed significantly and that domestic U.S. copper prices traded at a premium to international benchmarks during the period. It added that copper had been declared a critical mineral in the United States in late 2025 and referenced government plans to create a US$12 billion stockpile of critical minerals. According to the report, sector wide challenges such as lower ore grades, adverse weather, water shortages and environmental regulations continued to affect global mine output.

A February sector publication from Sprott provided additional perspective, noting that demand for electricity was expected to rise significantly in coming decades. According to the report, clean energy technologies accounted for 41% of global copper demand, a figure projected to grow to 68% by 2040. It cited research indicating that annual copper demand from AI data centers could reach 5 million metric tons by 2030 and referenced comments from BHP stating that "AI driven digital demand is the frosting" on global copper consumption. The publication also highlighted long development timelines, noting that the average copper mine took 17 years to move from discovery to production. According to a chart on page 2 of the report, the gap between projected supply and anticipated demand widened in scenarios tied to global electricity growth and infrastructure expansion. The publication attributed shrinking reserves and declining ore grades as further constraints on future supply.

Commentary Centers on Project Strategy and Regional Potential

In a January 2 contributed opinion, Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. discussed Green Bridge Metals Corp. after adding the company to his portfolio. Ballanger wrote, "I added Green Bridge Metals Corp. to the portfolio in late 2025 after meeting CEO David Suda via a ZOOM call during which time he walked me through his Serpentine Project located in the Duluth Mining District in northeastern Minnesota." He stated that the district "contains an absolute wealth of exploration and development projects" and described it as "one of the most highly prospective regions on the planet." Ballanger also discussed the company's titanium exposure at the South Contact Zone and cited a white paper describing titanium as "a critical mineral by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) due to its essential role in economic and national security." He wrote that drill programs at the South Contact Zone were scheduled to begin later in the month, with drilling at Serpentine to follow. Ballanger stated a 2026 target price of CA$0.75 and US$0.55.

¹In a February 4 contributed technical analyst report, John Newell of John Newell & Associates provided commentary on Green Bridge Metals Corp. in the context of U.S. critical minerals policy. Newell wrote that the company was "building a North American portfolio around copper, nickel, titanium, vanadium, and associated metals" and stated that its approach focused on advancing projects with existing infrastructure and meaningful historic work rather than early stage exploration. He wrote that Green Bridge's position in Minnesota was "designed for exactly this kind of moment" as domestic critical minerals policy became more supportive. Discussing the TITAC Project, Newell wrote that the company had "now commenced diamond core drilling at the TITAC Project in Minnesota, targeting copper mineralization associated with the same intrusive package that already hosts a titanium dioxide resource." He stated that the Phase 1 program consisted of "six diamond drill holes, roughly 1,800 metres total." In his conclusion, Newell wrote that Green Bridge Metals "remains a Speculative Buy" and identified a next resistance target near CA$0.40.

Upcoming Work and Operational Programs

Several operational, drilling, and sampling programs were outlined in the company's materials, including activities scheduled for 2026. These programs relate to multiple properties within the South Contact District and are based solely on the information contained in the attached corporate presentation.

The company presentation indicates that drilling at Titac is planned for the first quarter of 2026, consisting of six diamond core holes totaling approximately 1,800 meters, with the program fully permitted. Serpentine is scheduled for three diamond core holes that are described as exploratory in nature and designed with a large diameter to also function as hydrogeological testing wells. These holes are fully permitted as well.

Sampling programs are also described. Five core holes from the Skibo prospect are planned for assay, with results scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The cumulative results from this work will be used to determine whether further exploration drilling is warranted. The presentation states that all core from Titac will be analyzed for trace elements, whole rock characteristics, and PGE assays. 

Operational items were also detailed. The company reported signing a contract agreement with Foraco to drill at Titac for less than 2,000 meters. The presentation also notes engagement with a local Barr Engineering office to support environmental and geological contracting for the upcoming drill program. Additional operational activity includes preparation of a comprehensive white paper on titanium dioxide for use in U.S. government engagement and ongoing work with public relations groups in Minnesota to support community transparency and optics.

Ownership and Share Structure²

Encampment Minerals, a strategic partner and asset vendor, holds approximately 10% of Green Bridge. Four institutional investors collectively own 15% of the float. Management and insiders own a total of 1.14%, including CEO David Suda, who holds 2 million shares.

Green Bridge Metals has 196,758,632 shares outstanding and a market capitalization of CA$30 million. The company has a 52-week trading range of CA$0.08-CA$0.26.