
Auriginal Mining is a Quebec-focused copper and gold company with one of the province’s largest and most diversified exploration portfolios. Its 100%-owned flagship Roger Project, located in the Chibougamau district, hosts a known gold-copper deposit with strong potential to host volcanic-hosted polymetallic massive sulphide deposits. With a diversified pipeline of greenfield projects across Quebec’s best-known mining regions and backed by the Ore Group’s proven exploration and capital markets team, Auriginal has a clear focus on discovery and growth for copper, zinc and gold. The company is well-positioned to immediately execute an aggressive exploration and acquisition strategy and attract broader market attention.
Projects
Roger Project — The company’s flagship asset is a 100%-owned gold-copper deposit in the Chibougamau district of Quebec, with strong potential to host volcanic-hosted polymetallic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits in addition to its known porphyry-style Cu-Au mineralization. In June 2026, Auriginal confirmed two-mineralization style potential at Roger after drilling intersected predicted VMS sulphides and expanded the porphyry Cu-Au system. A 5,200-metre drill program commenced on the Roger Project in March 2026.
Greenfield Pipeline — Auriginal holds a diversified pipeline of greenfield exploration projects across Quebec’s best-known mining regions, supporting its discovery- and growth-oriented strategy for copper, zinc and gold.
Management
Peter Cashin, P.Geo — Chief Executive Officer
Peter Cashin was appointed Chief Executive Officer on September 15, 2025. Fees for his services are paid to Apex Mineral Consultants Inc., a private company wholly owned by Peter Cashin. He was granted 1,000,000 stock options (0.4% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Joel Friedman — Chief Financial Officer
Joel Friedman was appointed Chief Financial Officer on September 15, 2025. Fees for his services are paid to 1000214479 Ontario Inc., a private company controlled and beneficially owned by Joel Friedman. He was granted 500,000 stock options (0.2% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Board of Directors
Stephen Stewart, M.Sc., MBA — Chairman & Director
Stephen Stewart is the Founder and Chairman of Ore Group, a private natural resource consortium dedicated to the discovery, development, and advancement of metals projects. He also serves as Chairman of several public companies, including Orecap Invest, XXIX Metal, American Eagle Gold, Geiger Energy, Mistango River Resources, Metal Energy, Auriginal Mining and Awalé Resources. Beyond his corporate roles, Stephen is the Founder and Chairman of the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund, the largest mining-focused charitable organization supporting education in mining engineering and geology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Science from the University of Florida. He was granted 1,000,000 stock options (0.4% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Charles Beaudry, M.Sc., P.Geo — Director
Charles is a P.Geo with over 30 years experience in project generation, business development, exploration chemistry and hands-on project management. Charles previously held the position of General Manager of new business opportunities with IAMGOLD Corporation from 2008 until 2009, after having spent nearly 17 years in various capacities for Noranda-Falconbridge-Xstrata, including as country manager of Brazil from 1996 to 2001 and manager of the Frieda River Project from 2005 to 2006. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Geology from the University of Ottawa and a Masters of Geology from McGill University. He was granted 250,000 stock options (0.1% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Guy Le Bel, MBA, MASc, P.Eng — Director
Guy Le Bel brings 35 years of experience in strategic and financial planning, project development and M&A. Until recently, he was chief executive officer of Aquila Res. and, previously, CEO and CFO of Golden Queen Mining Ltd. He was vice president evaluations for Capstone and vice president business development for Quadra/FNX Mining Ltd. Mr. Le Bel also held business advisory, strategy and planning, business valuation, and financial planning management roles at BHP Billiton Base Metals, Rio Algom Ltd, and Cambior Inc., together with independent consultation mandates across the industry. He provides extensive experience across base and precious metals industries in the America. Mr. Le Bel has held board positions in numerous junior exploration and mining companies since 2007 and is currently appointed to the boards of Kintavar Exploration and Sirios Resources. He holds an MBA Finance from Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (Montreal), a Master Applied Sciences, Mining Engineering from University of British Columbia and a B.Sc. Mining Engineering from Universite Laval. He is a professional engineer (O.I.Q.). He was granted 500,000 stock options (0.2% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
James Sykes, B.Sc. — Director
James Sykes has 20 years of uranium and rare earth exploration and discovery experience in Saskatchewan, Canada. He’s been involved with NexGen Energy’s “Arrow”, Hathor Exploration’s “Roughrider”, Denison Mines’ “Gryphon”, and more recently Baselode Energy’s “ACKIO” uranium deposit discoveries in the prolific Athabasca Basin area. His discoveries and successes over the past decade have helped generate billions of dollars in shareholder appreciation. James is currently the CEO of Metal Energy Corp., and Director for American Eagle Gold Corp., Baselode Energy Corp., Auriginal Mining Corp. and UraEx Resources Inc. He was granted 250,000 stock options (0.1% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Ardem Keshishian, CFA — Director
Ardem Keshishian brings over 15 years of progressive experience in corporate development, investor relations, finance, and capital markets, with a strong focus on the mining sector. He currently works with Awalé Resources and serves as a director of Auriginal Mining. Previously, Ardem was VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Moneta Gold, a Canadian gold developer with assets in the Timmins Gold Camp, Ontario, until its merger with Nighthawk Gold. He has also held positions at Royal Road Minerals, Pollitt & Co., Haywood Securities, and Van Berkom & Associates. Ardem is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Science from Concordia University as well as an MBA from the John Molson School of Business. He was granted 250,000 stock options (0.1% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Kiril Mugerman, B.Sc — Director
In September 2015, Mr. Mugerman was nominated as President and CEO of GéoMégA Resources. He brings both technical and financial experience to his roles. Prior to joining Industrial Alliance Securities Inc. (“IAS”) as a mining specialist, Mr. Mugerman worked on advanced stage exploration projects internationally with Gold Fields Ltd. in West Africa, central Asia and Latin America. At IAS, he served as a mining analyst in the industrial minerals sector focusing in the rare earth elements, graphite and potash sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree with Honors (earth and planetary sciences) from McGill University. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Auriginal until September 15, 2025, and continues to act as Director for the Company. He was granted 250,000 stock options (0.1% of issued shares) on September 30, 2025, exercisable at $0.08 per share until September 29, 2030.
Contact Information
Auriginal Mining Corp.
Suite 1102-141 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3L5
Telephone: 416-644-1567
Email: info@oregroup.ca
Website: www.auriginal.ca
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