Amarc Resources Reports Significant AuRORA Discovery Expansion and Secures Substantial Non-Dilutive Funding from Major Partners

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Amarc Resources strengthened its position in 2025 with significant expansion of the AuRORA copper-gold discovery and secured substantial non-dilutive funding from major mining partners, validating its district-scale exploration model.

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• AuRORA Discovery Significantly Expanded

  The high-grade AuRORA copper-gold-silver deposit was significantly expanded by 23 step-out drill holes in 2025, with assay results indicating expansion of at least 300m to the north, 200m to the east, and 300m to the southeast, positioning it as a potential Tier One asset.

• Freeport-McMoRan Commits Additional Funding

  Freeport-McMoRan elected to earn an additional 10% interest in the JOY District by funding an extra $75 million in staged expenditures, bringing total potential funding for JOY to $200 million, with approximately $81 million received so far.

• Boliden Partnership Advances DUKE District

  Boliden Mineral Canada Ltd. funded approximately $10 million in 2025, earning a 60% interest in the DUKE District and holding an option to increase to 70% with a further $60 million investment.

• Strategic Asset Advancement

  Amarc is actively advancing a pipeline of district-scale copper-gold assets across its JOY, DUKE, and IKE Districts, with momentum building towards potential strategic transactions.

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This 6-K filing highlights a highly successful year for Amarc Resources, marked by the significant expansion of its AuRORA copper-gold discovery, which is now considered a potential Tier One asset. The company has also secured substantial non-dilutive funding through joint venture agreements with Freeport-McMoRan and Boliden, totaling approximately $81 million received to date out of a potential $200 million. This funding significantly de-risks its exploration programs and validates its district-scale exploration model in British Columbia. The continued commitment from major mining companies underscores the high potential of Amarc's assets and positions the company for future strategic transactions.