When gold erupted past 4,000 USD/oz, the market split in two. Some companies stood on the sidelines, watching the rally from afar. Others stepped forward, ready to seize this rare moment and turn historic gold prices into real wealth creation.
Naturally, investors quickly focused on the only question that matters now: Who is truly positioned to convert this record-breaking gold price into tangible cash flow and rapid shareholder value – without waiting another decade for development?
With the acquisition of the past-producing Alpine Gold Mine now underway – and with its long-time owner, Allan Matovich, joining the Board – Copper Quest has stepped directly into the sweet spot where timing, expertise, and opportunity meet.
Few companies are better positioned at the epicenter of near-term gold potential during this extraordinary market cycle.
This is not just an acquisition. It’s the perfect convergence of a soaring gold price, a high-grade opportunity, and the one man uniquely equipped to drive it forward.
As gold pushes into uncharted territory, the mining industry is being reshaped in real-time. High-grade ounces that once seemed marginal are suddenly worth a fortune, and projects with existing infrastructure have become some of the most valuable assets in the sector.
Investors aren’t just seeking optionality anymore, they want companies that act decisively and capitalize on today’s unprecedented price environment.
Alpine offers exactly that: A past-producing mine with meaningful scale, now strengthened by the decades of experience and hands-on leadership Allan Matovich brings to Copper Quest.
A Gold Market Like No Other: And The Window Is Wide Open
Gold at over $4,000 USD/oz is more than a number. It’s a macro event, a structural shift.
We are witnessing:
- Geopolitical fractures.
- Relentless central-bank buying.
- Investors fleeing into real assets.
- Shrinking global mine supply.
In such an environment, the winners are not the companies hoping to build multi-billion-dollar mines over the next decade.
The winners are the companies that can move ounces in real-time right now, particularly from past-producing, already-developed, road-accessible deposits with existing underground workings and surface stockpiles during this extraordinary gold surge.
Exactly like Alpine.
The Alpine Advantage: A High-Grade Past Producer With 24,000 Tonnes Ready To Go
Copper Quest is not starting from zero.
Alpine is a past-producing underground mine with:
- ~1.6 km of existing underground workings.
- Road accessabe & year-round operability.
- A historically high-grade vein system.
- And, crucially, an estimated 24,000 tonnes of mineralized stockpile sitting on surface.
For investors, this is where the story gets compelling.
At today’s gold prices, even moderate grades in a surface stockpile can translate into meaningful revenue, minimal dilution, and a pathway to internally funded growth.
It’s the opposite of the usual junior mining model.
This isn’t “raise money, drill, and hope.” This is “utilize existing material, generate cash flow, and expand.”
And at the center of this high-impact opportunity is a man who knows Alpine better than anyone alive.
Enter Allan Matovich: The High-Grade Veteran Who Built This Project For 2 Decades
The most important line in Copper Quest’s news-release was not about tonnes, ounces, or even the agreement itself. It was this:
“Copper Quest is pleased to announce that upon closing of the acquisition, Mr. Allan Matovich will join the Company’s Board of Directors.”
That single sentence transforms this acquisition into a high-conviction catalyst.
Who is Allan Matovich?
A long-standing legend in the B.C. mining sector with decades of hard-earned exploration and operational experience.
A builder, operator, and problem-solver with a track record uncommon in junior mining:
- Supplied Cominco with flux material, lead and zinc concentrates for over 20 years.
- Built and operated a barite mine in northern B.C. (still producing today).
- Built another barite operation in Washington state.
- Worked with Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Newmont and more.
- And in 2000, he bought the Alpine Gold Mine and spent over 2 decades improving it.
Matovich is not a promoter. He is a mine builder, a rare and increasingly valuable type of executive in this market.
He knows Alpine intimately. He believes in Alpine.
And now he’s bringing Alpine – and himself – to Copper Quest.
This is the type of move that signals serious intent. It says: “We’re not just adding a project. We’re adding leadership, experience, and execution capacity.”
Strategic Fit: Copper Quest Becomes A Multi-Opportunity Growth Vehicle
Investors should not overlook the bigger picture.
Copper Quest is already advancing a portfolio of 6 copper and precious metal projects across British Columbia and Idaho:
- Stars: A growing porphyry copper-moly discovery with serious scale in central B.C., already emerging as a potential company-maker. Past drilling has delivered thick, consistent copper mineralization, including 195 m @ 0.466% copper (with 40 m @ 0.93% copper) and long intervals over 200-400 m of porphyry-style copper. These kinds of widths stand shoulder-to-shoulder with producing porphyry mines.
- Stellar: Contiguous to Stars, expanding the district footprint with high-grade copper, gold and silver.
- Rip: Hosting a 4,770 ha porphyry system with 2 clear porphyry centers. Scout drilling in 2024 confirmed a buried porphyry in the north with the never-drilled southern anomaly being the real prize and could be the system’s true deeply-rooted mineralizing engine with significant discovery upside.
- Thane: A 20,658 ha copper-gold project situated in the heart of the Quesnel Terrane, between 2 of BC’s most significant copper-gold operations: Centerra’s Mt. Milligan Mine to the south and the Kemess Mine Complex to the north. Thane hosts a massive 14 × 6 km alteration system with >10 mineralized zones and surface grades up to 12.8 g/t gold and 3.9% copper, yet remains largely undrilled.
- Kitimat: Adds coastal copper and gold exposure to Copper Quest’s B.C. portfolio, with favourable porphyry geology and deep-water port access. The project was acquired from Bernie Kreft, a well-known prospector and mine builder featured on the TV series Yukon Gold, recognized for multiple discoveries across British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Nekash: A high-grade entry into Idaho’s Trans-Challis Fault Zone, with samples up to 6.6% copper, 0.9 g/t gold and 25 g/t silver. With geology indicating a potential sizeable blind porphyry system and full road access, Nekash offers strong U.S. growth potential for Copper Quest.
Now add Alpine:
- A past high-grade gold producer.
- With underground access.
- Existing infrastructure.
- Near-term stockpile-based revenue potential.
- And multiple expansion-ready vein systems.
This new balance, long-term copper porphyry growth + short-term high-grade gold upside, positions Copper Quest uniquely in the junior space.
Most juniors can only tell one story. Copper Quest can now tell multiple and deliver on them at a time when the market is rewarding companies capable of advancing several catalysts in parallel.
The future is not “either/or.” Copper Quest is building a portfolio that works in both markets and positions the company for multiple simultaneous value drivers:
- Copper for electrification, long-term value, strategic investment.
- Gold for cash flow, market excitement, and immediate opportunity.
That combination is rare. And right now, investors are paying enormous premiums for companies with exactly this dual exposure.
Why Alpine, Why Now: The Shareholder Value Equation
The truth is simple: Projects like Alpine only work best when gold prices are high. To try monetizing a high-grade underground system at $1,500 USD/oz would be difficult. At $4,000 USD/oz, it becomes potentially transformative.
Copper Quest is stepping into this window with:
- A willing vendor.
- A long-term owner who is now joining Copper Quest‘s Board.
- A major new shareholder with real skin in the game: Allan Matovich and partners will receive 14.18 million shares, currently giving them nearly 20% ownership of Copper Quest.
- An asset with past production.
- Existing underground access.
- A surface stockpile.
- Multiple vein systems only lightly explored.
- A region with active mills and processing options.
- And the market’s attention on high-grade gold opportunities.
The foundation for substantial future shareholder value is already taking shape.
And the best part? The Alpine story is new. The majority of the market has not yet discovered it.
Bottom Line: A New Chapter Begins And This Time, Copper Quest Has A Catalyst
Investors have been waiting for a junior that could do more than hope for higher commodity prices.
Copper Quest just did the opposite:
- They acquired a property because gold has already reached historic highs and because the asset is positioned to monetize those highs immediately.
They added a deeply experienced operator in Allan Matovich, the man who spent decades building Alpine and now will sit on Copper Quest’s Board – with serious skin in the game – ready to continue what he started. - They retained optionality and upside by maintaining a strong portfolio of copper-gold porphyry projects that position the company for long-term growth and strategic value.
- They created a story that works today (through potential stockpile cash flow) and tomorrow (through additional vein development and porphyry exploration).
For a junior exploration company, this is not normal. This is exceptional.
And the timing – with gold pushing into uncharted territory – could not be better.
Copper Quest may have just given investors a rare opportunity:
- A high-grade gold catalyst within a strong copper portfolio.
- A mine builder joining the team.
- Potential near-term cash flow.
- All in one transaction!
This is a story worth paying attention to. And it has only just begun.
Company Details
Copper Quest Exploration Inc.
#2501 – 550 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2B5 Canada
Phone: +1 778 949 1829
Email: investors@copperquestexploration.com
www.copper.quest
CUSIP: 217523 / ISIN: CA2175231091
Shares Issued & Outstanding: 71,243,806
Canada Symbol (CSE): CQX
Current Price: 0.185 CAD (11/14/2025)
Market Capitalization: 13 Million CAD
Germany Ticker / WKN: 3MX0 / A40ZSP
Current Price: 0.112 EUR (11/14/2025)
Market Capitalization: 8 Million EUR
Stephan Bogner
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Disclaimer and Information on Forward Looking Statements: Rockstone Research, Zimtu Capital Corp. (“Zimtu“) and Copper Quest Exploration Inc. (“Copper Quest“; “the Company“) caution investors that any forward-looking information provided herein is not a guarantee of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information as a result of various factors. The reader is referred to the Copper Quest‘s public filings for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects which may be accessed through its documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. All statements in this report, other than statements of historical fact, should be considered forward-looking statements. Much of this report is comprised of statements of projection. Statements in this report that are forward-looking include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectation that Copper Quest will complete the acquisition of the Alpine Gold Mine as described in its news release dated November 14, 2025; the Company’s belief that the Alpine Property has potential for near-term revenue generation through evaluation and possible processing of the approximately 24,000-tonne surface stockpile; the potential for existing underground workings at Alpine to reduce development timelines or costs; the belief that exploration work at Alpine, including mapping, sampling, geophysics, and drilling, may expand the known high-grade vein system, identify additional veins, or discover extensions along strike or at depth; expectations that the appointment of Allan Matovich to the Board of Directors will strengthen execution, accelerate project advancement, and support future development decisions; Copper Quest’s belief that additional exploration across its broader portfolio (Stars, Stellar, Thane, Rip, Kitimat, and Nekash) may identify new mineralized centres, lead to additional discoveries, or support future resource definition; the belief that the Company’s diversified portfolio may create shareholder value through exploration success, project advancement, strategic partnerships, or future development scenarios; expectations regarding prevailing gold and copper prices and their potential impact on project economics, investor interest, or strategic optionality; the belief that the current high gold price environment may provide a window for Alpine to generate near-term shareholder value; and expectations that favourable market conditions, access to infrastructure, and availability of capital will allow Copper Quest to execute its exploration and corporate strategy. Such statements are based on assumptions including, but not limited to:
The continued availability of capital and technical expertise; successful completion of exploration activities; favourable commodity pricing; stable regulatory and social environments; and accurate geological interpretation of data and drill results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: Historical Data & Verification Risks: The Alpine Gold Mine includes historical production records, past sampling, and legacy data that may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable. Future work, including underground inspections, sampling, or drilling, may not confirm historical grades, tonnages, or continuity. The volume, grade, or metallurgical recoveries of the surface stockpile may differ materially from expectations. Due Diligence & Transaction Risks: Copper Quest’s acquisition of Alpine is subject to due diligence, regulatory approval, and other closing conditions. The transaction may be delayed or may not close as anticipated. Stockpile & Near-Term Production Risks: Assumptions regarding potential near-term processing or cash flow from the 24,000-tonne surface stockpile are uncertain. The stockpile may contain lower grades, variable material types, oxidized zones, contaminants, or metallurgical complexities that make processing uneconomic. Underground Access & Infrastructure Risks: Existing underground workings may require rehabilitation, safety upgrades, ventilation improvements, or dewatering. Actual underground conditions may differ significantly from historical reports. Road access or seasonal conditions may affect logistics, timing, or safety. Exploration & Geological Risks: Exploration at Alpine, including mapping, geophysics, sampling, or drilling, may not expand the known mineralized zones, confirm continuity, or discover new veins. The additional vein systems (Gold Crown, Black Prince, Cold Blow, King Solomon) may not host economically extractable mineralization. Geological interpretations may change with new data. Permitting & Regulatory Risks: Future exploration, bulk sampling, underground rehabilitation, stockpile processing, or operational activities at Alpine may require additional permits from provincial, federal, or Indigenous authorities. Approvals may be delayed, restricted, or denied. Financing Risks: Exploration, development, rehabilitation, and potential stockpile processing may require capital. Financing may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all, due to market conditions or project-specific risks. Market & Commodity Price Risks: Gold, silver, copper, and other metal prices fluctuate and may negatively impact project economics. A prolonged decline in the gold price could reduce the attractiveness of near-term processing or exploration. Limited investor appetite for junior mining companies may affect Copper Quest’s ability to raise capital. Operational Risks: Field programs may be affected by weather, access constraints, equipment availability, supply chain disruptions, wildfire, or unforeseen underground conditions. Worker safety, contractor availability, and technical or logistical challenges may impact timelines or budgets. Portfolio & Exploration Risks: Exploration across Copper Quest’s other projects (Stars, Stellar, Thane, Rip, Kitimat, Nekash) may not identify new mineralization, confirm previous results, or lead to economically viable development scenarios. Portfolio diversification does not guarantee project success. Geopolitical, Regulatory & Community Risks: Changes in legislation, taxation, land access, consultation requirements, or regulatory frameworks in British Columbia (Canada) or the United States may increase costs or restrict exploration. Agreements with First Nations, governments, or landowners may not be reached or maintained. ESG & Environmental Risks: Environmental assessments, reclamation obligations, community expectations, and evolving ESG standards may increase costs or create delays. Historic mining areas may contain liabilities that are not fully known. Comparison & Analogy Risks: References to nearby mines, similar geological systems, or analogues are for illustrative purposes only. Alpine’s mineralization may not be comparable in grade, scale, cost, or economic viability. Liquidity & Trading Risks: Copper Quest’s shares may experience volatility, wide bid-ask spreads, or limited liquidity. Investors may experience difficulty buying or selling shares or may lose some or all of their invested capital. Third-Party Information Risks: Certain information used in this report, including market data, geological interpretations, and historical records, was obtained from third parties and has not been independently verified. Rockstone makes no guarantee as to its accuracy or completeness. Statements herein assume the availability of financing, successful permitting, exploration results that validate historical data, continued favorable commodity pricing, and supportive regulatory and social conditions. There can be no assurance that these assumptions will prove accurate. Caution to Readers: Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially due to the risks and uncertainties described above and in Copper Quest’s public disclosure. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Note that mineral grades and mineralization described in similar rocks and deposits on other properties are not representative of the mineralization on Copper Quest’s properties, and historical work and activities on its properties have not been verified and should not be relied upon. Mineralization outside of Copper Quest’s projects is no guarantee for mineralization on the properties from Copper Quest, and all of Copper Quest’s projects are exploration projects. Also note that surface sampling does not necessarily correlate to grades that might be found in drilling but solely shows the potential for minerals to be found at depth through drilling below the surface sampling anomalies.
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