Obonga Project: Wishbone Drone Magnetics Survey

Panther Metals PLC (LSE:PALM) the company focused on mineral exploration in Canada, announces Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd ("Pioneer") are mobilising to conduct a high resolution drone based airborne magnetic geophysics survey ("Magnetics Survey") over the Wishbone Prospect, an emerging and highly prospective base metal volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") system, on the Obonga Project in Ontario, Canada.

The Magnetics Survey which is due to be flown within the next seven days, the processed data and three dimensional ("3D") inversion model will provide important supplementary data as Panther targets a significant drill programme on this highly prospective VMS system.

Panther has already made significant strides in advancing the flagship Obonga Project situated on the Obonga Greenstone Belt of northwestern Ontario. To date, the Company's exploration efforts have led to the discovery of two VMS systems, the Wishbone Prospect and the Survey Prospect, which together show potential for the establishment of a new VMS camp in this underexplored region.

CEO, Darren Hazelwood.

"Wishbone has emerged as a highly significant target within our exploration portfolio, with all indicators pointing to strong upside potential. The upcoming drone survey is the final component needed to complete our drill planning data set and will play a key role in refining our drill hole orientations. This is a pivotal moment-once the survey and data processing is complete, we will be in a strong position to move rapidly toward the next phase of value creation. Investors can expect a clear, data-driven pathway forward at one of our most promising prospects."

Wishbone VMS Discovery

Initial drilling campaigns in 2021 and 2022 at the Wishbone Prospect revealed substantial VMS mineralisation. Notable intercepts include 27.3 metres of massive sulphide and 51 m of sulphide-dominated mineralisation, indicating a robust mineral system. Further drilling in late 2022 reinforced the potential, with intersections such as 3.6 m @ 3.9% zinc, including 2 m @ 6.8% zinc and 4.3 g/t silver, suggesting proximity to metal-rich fluid pathways.

The geological characteristics of the Wishbone VMS system suggest a sub-seafloor origin, which is often associated with higher tonnage and grade potential. This discovery is pivotal, as VMS deposits typically occur in clusters, implying the possibility of additional mineralised bodies in the vicinity.

Drone Magnetics Survey and Exploration Permit

To further delineate the extent of the Wishbone VMS system, Panther secured Exploration Permit PR-24-000022, valid through 20 June 2027. This permit authorises a comprehensive exploration programme, including up to 39 diamond core drill holes, down-hole electromagnetic geophysics, and the current high-resolution airborne drone magnetic survey.

The Magnetics Survey aims to identify coincident magnetic anomalies, which are critical in targeting additional sulphide lenses and their morphology. These geophysical methods are instrumental in mapping subsurface structures and enhancing the understanding of the mineral system's architecture.

The survey consists of approximately 190 line-km of airborne data to be collected at 25m spaced flight lines and 250m spaced tie lines (Figure 1). The survey will be flown at an east-west orientation perpendicular to the mineralisation and is expected to complete within two days flight time. Processing and 3D inversion modelling of the data is expected to take a further three weeks to undertake.

Figure 1: Wishbone Planned Magnetics Survey Area showing 25m spaced E-W flight lines and 250m spaced N-S tie lines.

Emerging VMS Camp

The Obonga Greenstone Belt is rapidly gaining recognition as an emerging VMS camp. In addition to the Wishbone discovery, preliminary drilling at the Survey prospect confirmed VMS-style mineralisation, with a 29-metre-wide intercept of cyclical semi-massive and disseminated sulphide. These findings, coupled with the strategic location approximately 75 km east of the historic Mattabi/Sturgeon Lake Mining Camp, underscore the region's potential.

The Obonga Project's proximity to national railroad transport links and the industrial port city of Thunder Bay enhances its logistical advantages, facilitating future development and potential production.

Strategic Outlook

Panther's systematic exploration approach, combining drilling and advanced geophysical surveys, positions the Company to capitalise on the Obonga Greenstone Belt's untapped potential. The ongoing drone survey and planned drilling programmes are expected to further define the scale of the Wishbone VMS system and identify additional targets within this promising geological setting.

Panther is committed to proving-up commercial discoveries on Obonga and has a strong trajectory toward establishing a new mining district in northwestern Ontario.

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