Northisle Included in BC’s Critical Minerals Office

Vancouver, B.C. – Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V: NCX, OTCQX: NTCPF) (“Northisle” or the “Company”) is pleased announce that the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals of the Province of British Columbia has selected Northisle to work with the Critical Minerals Office as the Company prepares the North Island Project for Environmental Assessment and future permitting processes. The Critical Minerals Office works with selected advanced project proponents to accelerate their permitting processes by helping coordinate First Nations and community engagement, identify regulatory requirements early, align permitting pathways, and support readiness for future environmental assessment and regulatory processes. Sam Lee, President & CEO commented “We welcome inclusion in the Critical Minerals Office and recognize this as an important catalyst for accelerating our North Island Project. Coordination with this office, alongside our ongoing work to build consensus through meaningful First Nations and stakeholder engagement, provides a pathway to efficient and expeditious project development. With continued government support and improved coordination, we can more effectively unlock the potential of our North Island Project to deliver enduring value.”