Kodiak Reaches Key Milestone with Initial Mineral Resource Estimate at the MPD Copper-Gold Project

Vancouver, December 9, 2025 - Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV: KDK) (OTCQX: KDKCF) (FSE: 5DD1) (the "Company" or "Kodiak") reports the initial Mineral Resource estimate at the Company's 100%-owned MPD copper-gold project located in an established mining region in southern British Columbia. The Resource estimate for MPD includes seven deposits in total. Four deposits were previously reported in June (see news release June 25, 2025) and three are being reported today, to complete the full initial Mineral Resource estimate.

Highlights

• Large, open-pit copper-gold initial Mineral Resource estimate ("MRE") which shows the scale and potential of MPD and lays the foundation for future resource growth and development.

• The Initial MRE comprises seven deposits. Resource estimates for the West, Adit and South deposits are reported today, complementing the Resource estimates for the Gate, Ketchan, Man, and Dillard deposits announced in June. Figure 1

• The West, Adit and South deposits all feature shallow mineralization and favourable geometry, characteristics that are expected to support low strip ratios in future economic evaluations. West and Adit host high grade mineralization from surface, while South is a large bulk tonnage deposit over 1km in length that is still underexplored. Figure 2 & 3

• Total Indicated Mineral Resource: 82.9 million tonnes (Mt) grading 0.39% copper equivalent (CuEq) for 519 million pounds (Mlb) of copper (Cu) and 0.39 million ounces (Moz) of gold (Au). Table 1

• Total Inferred Mineral Resource: 356.3 million tonnes (Mt) grading 0.32% copper equivalent (CuEq) for 1,889 million pounds (Mlb) of copper (Cu) and 1.28 million ounces (Moz) of gold (Au). Table 1

• The MRE is defined using a cut-off grade of 0.2% CuEq. Sensitivity cases using lower cut-of grades typical of producing mines in the area have significantly higher tonnages and metal contents. Table 2

• All deposits remain open for expansion within and beyond the MRE pit shells, most in multiple directions and at depth. Kodiak's work in 2026 will be focussed on Resource growth. In addition, Kodiak intends to test some of the numerous underexplored targets on the MPD property which present opportunities to discover new mineralized zones.

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Claudia Tornquist, President and CEO of Kodiak said, "I am very pleased to share the resource estimate for the West, Adit and South zones today. These deposits will clearly play a key role in advancing MPD's overall economic potential. West and Adit in particular host high-grade mineralization right from surface, an important characteristic that positions these zones well as starter pits in a possible future mining scenario. Overall, MPD's maiden Resource shows considerable scale, strong growth potential and grades consistent with leading copper porphyry projects in North America. With multiple deposits, MPD offers unique optionality and flexibility for future development pathways. Add to this its strategic location in a well-established, low-cost mining district in southern British Columbia and MPD stands out as a highly promising project with clear economic potential."

Chris Taylor, Chairman of Kodiak said, "This maiden resource marks a key milestone in MPD's advancement toward becoming a major mine. With all deposits remaining open for expansion, I have no doubt that continued drilling will drive significant resource growth. It is also noteworthy how clearly the sensitivity cases at lower cut-off grades demonstrate the large in-situ metal endowment at MPD. Next year's exploration program will prioritize resource expansion and test multiple target areas with the potential to add meaningful tonnage to our existing deposits. We also plan to drill several promising copper and gold targets on the property, some supported by encouraging historic drill results, others defined using VRIFY AI-supported targeting. The large number of targets on the property, approximately 20 at current count, underscores MPD's remarkable prospectivity and the exciting opportunity for yet another major discovery."

Figure 1: MPD Project - Location map of Mineral Resources

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Initial Mineral Resource Estimate

The drill hole density in the South Zone, West Zone and central part of the Gate Zone was sufficient to develop a 82.9 Mt Indicated Resource grading 0.39% CuEq. Inferred Resources at the Man, Dillard, Ketchan, Gate, Adit, South and West Zones total 356.3 Mt with an average grade of 0.32% CuEq (see Table 1). The effective date for the MRE reported herein is December 9, 2025. Figure 2 shows the MRE pit shells that support the Reasonable Prospects of Eventual Economic Extraction (RPEEE).

Table 1: MPD Initial Mineral Resource Estimate

Notes:
1. The Mineral Resources were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Reserves, as prepared by the CIM Standing Committee and adopted by CIM Council.
2. A cut-off grade of 0.2% CuEq was applied to the MRE models within the pit shells.
3. Pit shell optimization used average recoveries derived from metallurgical test work of Cu 82%, Au 60% and Ag 54%, exchange rate of 1.35 CAD:USD, mining cost of C$2.3/t, process cost of C$8.5/t, and pit slope of 45 degrees.
4. Copper equivalence (CuEq) and constraining pit shells assume metal prices (US$) of: $4.2/lb copper, $2,600/oz gold, $30/oz silver.
5. The copper equivalency equation used is: CuEq(%) = Cu(%) + Au(g/t) x 0.6606 + Ag(g/t) x 0.0069
6. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no certainty that all or any part of the mineral resources will be converted into mineral reserves in the future. The MRE may be materially affected by considerations including, but not limited to, permitting, legal, sociopolitical, environmental issues, market conditions or other factors.
7. All figures are rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate. Totals may not sum due to rounding as required by reporting guidelines.

Figure 2: MPD Project -Aerial View of Mineral Resource Block Models and associated RPEEE 3D pit shells

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Figure 3: MPD Project - Underground view of Mineral Resource Block Models and associated RPEEE 3D pit shells

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Sensitivity Cut-off Grades

In addition to the base case cut-off grade ("COG") of 0.2% CuEq a range of cut-off grades from 0.12% to 0.22% CuEq were applied to the Resource models to evaluate the potential effect on tonnage, grade and metal content (Table 2). Lower cut-off grade sensitivity cases demonstrate a notable increase in tonnage and in-situ metal, with a decrease in average grades. The values in the COG sensitivity cases are for comparison purposes only and should not be considered Mineral Resources.

Table 2: Cut-Off Grade Sensitivity Summary

Notes: 1. Copper equivalence (CuEq) assumes metal prices (US$) of: $4.2/lb copper, $2,600/oz gold, $30/oz silver.
2. CuEq is based on average recoveries derived from metallurgical test work as applied in the pit optimization process. Average recoveries are: Cu 82%, Au 60% and Ag 54%.
3. The copper equivalency equation used is: CuEq(%) = Cu(%) + Au(g/t) x 0.6606 + Ag(g/t) x 0.0069

Next Steps

Kodiak is actively advancing the MPD Project through the following key work streams and upcoming catalysts in 2026:

• File NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR+ - Q1
• Metallurgical test results - Q1
• Soil results and drill targets - Q1
• Resource expansion drilling - Q2 onwards
• Exploration drilling, testing new targets - Q2 onwards
• Geophysical programs - Q2 onwards
• Resource update - Q1 2027
• Ongoing structural studies
• Continued environmental baseline studies
• Ongoing engagement with indigenous rightsholders and local stakeholders

Estimation Methods for the South, West and Adit Deposits

The Resource estimate was completed by James N. Gray, P.Geo. of Advantage Geoservices Ltd., an Independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101) in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by CIM Council, as amended. Estimation methods for the South, West and Adit deposits are summarized below. The estimation methods for the Gate, Man, Dillard and Ketchan deposits are presented in the June news release (see news release June 25, 2025).

The West, Adit and South Resource estimates are controlled by lithology and alteration models based on a three-dimensional interpretation of drill results. Where appropriate, structural features were also included in the geological models. A total of 135 holes, completed by Kodiak and previous operators through 2025, have been used for grade estimation; 50 holes at West, 31 at Adit, and 54 at South. Sixty-seven of the 135 core holes drilled were completed under the supervision of Kodiak. To appropriately control the impact of outliers on copper, gold, and silver distributions, minor high-grade capping was applied to assay values prior to compositing at a length of three metres. Grades at all three project areas were estimated by inverse distance weighting. Block size was 10 x 10 x 10 metres for each deposit. Average rock densities were applied based on models of lithology. A total of 2,074 density measurements from core samples was used to assign average block densities. Bulk density values average 2.69 tonnes/m³ at West, 2.60 tonnes/m³ at Adit and 2.73 tonnes/m³ at South.

Block models were classified based on calculated drill spacing. Blocks were assigned as an Inferred Mineral Resource where drill spacing was less than 150 metres. At West and South, where more drill information has allowed a higher degree of confidence in the geologic model, blocks at a drill spacing of up to 70 m have been classified as Indicated.

Reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction (RPEEE) were established by JDS Energy & Mining Inc ("JDS") to constrain the MRE. To consider the RPEEE, JDS produced Lerchs-Grossmann optimized pit shells at each project area using the following parameters: Cu US$4.2/lb, Au US$2,600/oz, Ag US$30/oz, an exchange rate of 1.35 CAD:USD, average recoveries of: 82% Cu, 60% Au and 54% Ag, slope of 45°, mining cost of C$2.30/t and an average process cost of C$8.50/t (including G&A). Recovery assumptions were determined by JDS from the initial metallurgical testwork conducted earlier this year. All material included in the MRE is contained within the optimized pit shells.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures employed by Kodiak for the laboratory analysis of drill core included the inclusion of certified standards, blanks and duplicates. All Kodiak samples were sent for analysis to either ALS Canada Ltd or Activation Laboratories Ltd, both of which meet all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and ISO 9001:2015. The historic results included in the Mineral Resources were reviewed and are believed to be from reliable sources using industry standards at the time, however the company has not independently verified, or cannot guarantee, the accuracy of historical information. The historical results will be summarized in the accompanying NI 43-101 technical report.

Qualified Person

The MRE was prepared by James Gray, P.Geo., of Advantage Geoservices Ltd., with contributions from Tysen Hantelmann, P.Eng., of JDS Energy & Mining Inc. for cut-off grade and Pit Shell optimization and Shane Tad Crowie, P.Eng., of JDS Energy & Mining Inc., for metallurgical parameters, in accordance with the 2014 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards and Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). James Gray, Tysen Hantelmann and Shane Tad Crowie, are independent Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101 and have reviewed and approved the contents of this news release. Dave Skelton, P.Geo. (AB), Vice President Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has approved and verified the technical information used in this news release. The historic work referenced herein is believed to be from reliable sources using industry standards at the time, based on Kodiak's review of available documentation. However, the Company has not independently validated all historic work, and the reader is cautioned about its accuracy.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
Kodiak Copper Corp.

Claudia Tornquist
President & CEO

About Kodiak Copper Corp.

Kodiak is focused on advancing its copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA, which host known mineral discoveries with the potential to hold large-scale deposits. Kodiak Copper's most advanced asset is the 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in the prolific Quesnel Terrane in south-central British Columbia, Canada, an established mining region with producing mines and excellent infrastructure. MPD exhibits all the hallmarks of a large, multi-centered porphyry district with the potential for future economic development. The initial Mineral Resource Estimate published in 2025 outlines seven substantial deposits and underscores the scale and potential of the project. All known deposits remain open to expansion, and numerous targets across the property have yet to be tested. Kodiak continues to systematically explore MPD's district-scale potential with the goal of delivering new discoveries and building further critical mass toward being the region's next mine.

Kodiak's founder and Chairman is Chris Taylor who is well-known for his gold discovery success with Great Bear Resources. Kodiak is also part of Discovery Group led by John Robins, one of the most successful mining entrepreneurs in Canada.

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