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Ophir Metals names Eric Tsung as new CFO

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:02:17 -0400

Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) announced that Paul Robertson has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 31, 2026, to pursue other endeavors.

Eric Tsung assumed the CFO role on September 1, 2026. According to the company, Tsung has more than 20 years of experience providing financial and advisory services to public and private companies. His background includes financial reporting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and corporate finance. He holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA, CGA) and has previously served in senior financial roles at publicly listed companies.

Shawn Westcott, President and CEO of Ophir Metals, said

Ophir Metals Announces CFO Transition

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") announces that Paul Robertson will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the Company effective August 31, 2026 in order to focus on his other endeavors. Eric Tsung will assume the role of CFO effective September 1, 2026.

"On behalf of the Board and the broader team at Ophir, I would like to thank Paul for his guidance and valuable contributions during his time with the Company, and we wish him every success," stated Shawn Westcott, President and CEO

Ophir Metals Announces CFO Transition

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Ophir Metals Signs LOI for the BlackFyre Magmatic Copper Nickel-Cobalt Project in Quebec

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:10:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to enter into an option agreement to acquire 100% interest in the BlackFyre magmatic copper-nickel-cobalt property (the "Property" or "Project") located approximately 20 km north-west of Glencore's Raglan Mine complex and 20 km south of tidewater in the Cape Smith Belt region of Quebec.

Project Highlights:

Prospective for semi-massive and massive sulfide mineralization
Numerous prospective zones have been documented indicating strong potential for copper, nickel,

Ophir Metals Signs LOI for the BlackFyre Magmatic Copper Nickel-Cobalt Project in Quebec

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:10:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent ("LOI") to enter into an option agreement to acquire 100% interest in the BlackFyre magmatic copper-nickel-cobalt property (the "Property" or "Project") located approximately 20 km north-west of Glencore's Raglan Mine complex and 20 km south of tidewater in the Cape Smith Belt region of Quebec.
Project Highlights:
Prospective for semi-massive and massive sulfide mineralization
Numerous prospective zones have been documented indicating strong potential for copper, nickel,

Ophir Announces Resignation of Director

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") announces that Mr. Jonathan Bey has resigned as a director of the Company effective April 24^th, 2026, to focus on other endeavors. The Company thanks him for his service and contributions during his tenure as a director and wishes him continued success in the future.
About the Company
Ophir Metals Corp. is a diversified mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and development of the past-producing Breccia gold Property located in Lemhi County, Idaho and the Pilipas Lithium Property in James Bay,

Ophir Announces Resignation of Director

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 24, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") announces that Mr. Jonathan Bey has resigned as a director of the Company effective April 24^th, 2026, to focus on other endeavors. The Company thanks him for his service and contributions during his tenure as a director and wishes him continued success in the future.
About the Company
Ophir Metals Corp. is a diversified mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and development of the past-producing Breccia gold Property located in Lemhi County, Idaho and the Pilipas Lithium Property in James Bay,

Ophir Completes Review and Initiates Exploration Restart at the Breccia Gold Project in Idaho

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Company's Breccia Gold Property (the "Property" or "Breccia"), located approximately 40 km southwest of Salmon, Idaho. The Property is accessible by paved highway and a network of well-maintained gravel roads across the Property.
Highlights:
Ophir re-engages exploration at the Breccia Gold Property amid record gold and silver prices
Property hosts extensive and significant gold mineralization via surface outcrop samples, including: 84.3 g/t Au and 31.3 g/t Ag (Meadows Fault Trend), 57.6 g/t Au

Ophir Completes Review and Initiates Exploration Restart at the Breccia Gold Project in Idaho

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2026) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Company's Breccia Gold Property (the "Property" or "Breccia"), located approximately 40 km southwest of Salmon, Idaho. The Property is accessible by paved highway and a network of well-maintained gravel roads across the Property.
Highlights:
Ophir re-engages exploration at the Breccia Gold Property amid record gold and silver prices
Property hosts extensive and significant gold mineralization via surface outcrop samples, including: 84.3 g/t Au and 31.3 g/t Ag (Meadows Fault Trend), 57.6 g/t Au

Ophir Expands High-Grade Cesium Zone at Depth with 0.92% Cs2O over 1.0 m at the HW3 Pegmatite, Pilipas Property, Quebec

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: 80M) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results for 16 drillholes from the 2025 drill program on the Pilipas Lithium Property (the "Property" or "Project"), located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, Quebec. The Project is located proximal to existing hydroelectric power that flanks the Property to the east, and an all-season road that crosses the western side of the Property.
"Drilling at HW3 has confirmed cesium mineralization grading nearly 1% over one meter in the subsurface. Combined with the ~11 m

Ophir Expands High-Grade Cesium Zone at Depth with 0.92% Cs2O over 1.0 m at the HW3 Pegmatite, Pilipas Property, Quebec

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: 80M) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results for 16 drillholes from the 2025 drill program on the Pilipas Lithium Property (the "Property" or "Project"), located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, Quebec. The Project is located proximal to existing hydroelectric power that flanks the Property to the east, and an all-season road that crosses the western side of the Property.
"Drilling at HW3 has confirmed cesium mineralization grading nearly 1% over one meter in the subsurface. Combined with the ~11 m

Ophir Metals Announces Option Grant

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") announces that it has granted an aggregate of 900,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company exercisable at a price of $0.10 per common share for a period of five (5) years to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The common shares issuable upon exercise of the options are subject to a four month hold period from the original date of grant.
About the Company
Ophir Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and development of

Ophir Metals Announces Option Grant

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0400

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") announces that it has granted an aggregate of 900,000 options to purchase common shares of the Company exercisable at a price of $0.10 per common share for a period of five (5) years to directors, officers and consultants of the Company. The common shares issuable upon exercise of the options are subject to a four month hold period from the original date of grant.
About the Company
Ophir Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and development of

Ophir to Drill High-Grade Cesium Discovery at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that planning is underway for a drill program targeting the high-grade cesium discovery at the HW3 Pegmatite on the Pilipas Lithium Property (the "Property" or "Project"). Pilipas is located in Eeyou Istchee region of James Bay, Quebec, proximal to existing hydroelectric power that flanks the Property to the east, and an all-season highway that bisects the western side of the Property.
"Our high-grade cesium discovery at HW3 has the unique potential to meet part of

Ophir to Drill High-Grade Cesium Discovery at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:30:00 -0400

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp. (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) (FSE: W0J) ("Ophir" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that planning is underway for a drill program targeting the high-grade cesium discovery at the HW3 Pegmatite on the Pilipas Lithium Property (the "Property" or "Project"). Pilipas is located in Eeyou Istchee region of James Bay, Quebec, proximal to existing hydroelectric power that flanks the Property to the east, and an all-season highway that bisects the western side of the Property.
"Our high-grade cesium discovery at HW3 has the unique potential to meet part of

Ophir Channel Sample Results Confirm High Grade Cesium Mineralization at HW3 Pegmatite at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:15:00 -0400

Highlights
Well-mineralized channel intervals at the HW3 Pegmatite
1.4 m at 6.00% Cs₂O including 0.5 m at 12.40% Cs₂O (PCH24-001)
5.0 m at 1.46% Cs₂O, including 3.0 m at 2.29% Cs₂O and 1.0 m at 5.30% Cs₂O (PCH24-002)
4.0 m at 1.81% Cs₂O, including 2.0 m at 2.30% Cs₂O (PCH24-003)
Area of known cesium mineralization of the HW3 Pegmatite expanded, with defined zone of enrichment in the northern portion of the outcrop
HW3 Pegmatite remains open in multiple directions
Pollucite mineralization confirmed by Quantitative XRD analysis
4.24% Cs₂O from additional outcrop grab sample
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp.

Ophir Channel Sample Results Confirm High Grade Cesium Mineralization at HW3 Pegmatite at the Pilipas Property, James Bay, Quebec

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:15:00 -0400

Highlights
Well-mineralized channel intervals at the HW3 Pegmatite
1.4 m at 6.00% Cs₂O including 0.5 m at 12.40% Cs₂O (PCH24-001)
5.0 m at 1.46% Cs₂O, including 3.0 m at 2.29% Cs₂O and 1.0 m at 5.30% Cs₂O (PCH24-002)
4.0 m at 1.81% Cs₂O, including 2.0 m at 2.30% Cs₂O (PCH24-003)
Area of known cesium mineralization of the HW3 Pegmatite expanded, with defined zone of enrichment in the northern portion of the outcrop
HW3 Pegmatite remains open in multiple directions
Pollucite mineralization confirmed by Quantitative XRD analysis
4.24% Cs₂O from additional outcrop grab sample
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2025) - Ophir Metals Corp.

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2

Azimut Reports Drilling Results from the Pilipas Property, James Bay Region, Quebec

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:30:00 -0400

1.22% Li2O over 53.20 m, including 1.70% Li2O over 22.30 m

LONGUEUIL, Quebec, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to report the results from the maiden 3,065 m drill program on the Pilipas Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. Ophir Metals Corp. (“Ophir”) (TSXV: OPHR) (OTCQB: OPHRF) conducted the program as project operator under the option agreement. Twenty-three (23) holes were drilled, with nineteen (19) on the HW1 Pegmatite (2,655 m) and four (4) on the HW2