Finlay Minerals announces the commencement of its 2026 Exploration Programs on its PIL & ATTY Properties

/CNW/ -- Finlay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) ("Finlay" or the "Company") is pleased to report the start of its exploration programs on the PIL &...

VANCOUVER, BC, July 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Finlay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) ("Finlay" or the "Company") is pleased to report the start of its exploration programs on the PIL & ATTY Properties in the Toodoggone mining district of British Columbia. Both programs are 100% funded by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. ("Freeport") pursuant to Earn-In Agreements on each property which are in Year 2 of their 6-year terms.(1) The 2026 program at PIL will focus on drilling, Induced Polarization ("IP") surveys, and the geological mapping of key targets identified in the 2025 exploration program.

Drilling is expected to start on or around July 22nd and will test select targets where large surface geochemical and IP anomalies are present. Further IP surveys will be completed on various other zones to expand on existing IP anomalies in addition to testing new targets. Geological mapping will be conducted on regional targets to help identify future IP and drilling targets.

At ATTY, 2026 work will continue to refine targets through IP surveying, mapping and surface sampling focusing on the Wrich and Valley targets with the goal of delineating drill targets for 2027. CLICK HERE to link to details relating to the 2026 PIL & ATTY Exploration programs and the PIL Property Map.(2) The PIL and ATTY properties are in the heart of British Columbia's prolific Toodoggone District in north central British Columbia and flank Aurora Mineral's Ltd.

Joy Property, a 60% - 40% joint venture between Freeport and Amarc Resources Ltd. respectively. Additionally, the ATTY Property is north and contiguous with Centerra Gold's Kemess Project which is undergoing a pre-feasibility study following a preliminary economic assessment announced in early 2026.(3)