Panther Metals PLC (LON: PALM), the exploration company focused on mineral projects in Canada, is pleased to provide a review of Company activities and progress during 2025 and the positive outlook for 2026.
As we close out 2025, the Board would also like to thank Panther’s shareholders, partners and Canadian stakeholders for their continued support and engagement throughout the year. We extend our sincere appreciation to the wider Panther Metals team for their commitment and dedication.
We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year, and we look forward to building on the momentum achieved in 2025 as we move into an exciting year ahead.
Darren Hazelwood, Chief Executive Officer commented:
“”We delivered a very strong finish to 2025, with significant progress made across the portfolio. A great deal of work has been undertaken throughout the year, much of which we expect to be recognised in 2026 as projects continue to mature.
Industry engagement has been strong, and we further strengthened our corporate and institutional network, enhancing our reach, technical depth and market connectivity. Investor recognition of our developments has increased, and importantly, our assets have moved forward both technically and strategically.
I would also like to thank the entire Panther team for their commitment and support of the vision, which is now beginning to play out. As we look ahead, our focus remains firmly on delivering against our own KPIs – advancing our projects, implementing our financial strategy and positioning Panther Metals for sustainable growth.”
Summary and Outlook
2025 marked a year of tangible delivery for Panther. Across the portfolio, the Company advanced its assets materially – refining geology, progressing metallurgical work and moving key projects closer to development. The progress made during the year has strengthened confidence in the quality of the portfolio and the long-term value it can deliver.
Throughout 2025, Panther has built increasing momentum. Industry engagement intensified, investor interest grew, and the Company consistently executed against its objectives. With assets moving forward technically and strategically, Panther exits the year in a stronger position, with growing recognition of the progress being made and the opportunity ahead.
With multiple catalysts ahead, clearer pathways toward cash flow, and a defined growth strategy – including the planned dual listing – Panther enters 2026 well positioned for a transformational year. The foundations laid and progress achieved in 2025 set the stage for accelerated delivery, value creation and growth in the year ahead.
Strategic Progress & Project Work
Throughout 2025, the Company has continued to focus on building and advancing the Canadian exploration and early-stage development portfolio, including the Wishbone Prospect on the Obonga Project, the Winston Mine tailings project, and Dotted Lake. The year was characterised by steady technical progress, target refinement and de-risking work designed to support future value creation.
· Wishbone Prospect (Obonga Project)
On the Obonga Project, geophysical surveying and modelling work focussed on the Wishbone Prospect, where Panther previously discovered a substantial volcanic massive sulphide (“VMS”) mineralisation system prospective for hosting base metals and critical elements. The geophysical survey work, geological interpretation and three-dimensional inversion modelling has helped refine targets, and the company continues to focus on expanding its understanding of the mineralised system to support planned exploration success in 2026.
· Winston Tailings Project
At the Winston Tailings Project work is focussed on unlocking the value contained within precious and critical metals within the historical processing tailings material from the Winston Lake mine. Sampling and technical studies undertaken during the summer established the tailings contain significant gold (Au), gallium (Ga), indium (In), silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) and cobalt (Co) amongst other potentially recoverable metals. Independent consultants have been appointed to deliver a Mineral Resource estimate – a key milestone for the project.
· Dotted Lake – Ultramafic Metallurgical Assessment
At Dotted Lake, the drill core assay results in Q1 2025 delivered important technical insights, confirming the layered ultramafic intrusion hosts significant mineralisation, and reinforcing the strategic importance of the project. While not yet announced publicly, Panther has been advancing interpretive studies behind the scenes and independent laboratory metallurgical characterisation and recovery testwork is currently being scheduled.
Finance & Capital Management
Panther raised additional funds during the year through placings and a retail offer on the Winterflood Retail Access Platform (WRAP) platform. The capital raised has strengthened the balance sheet and is supporting ongoing project work. During the year the Company also explored alternative financing and treasury strategies, reflecting a flexible and opportunistic approach.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As Panther moves into 2026, the focus is on positioning for both near-term momentum and long-term growth.
The Company is progressing plans for a dual listing in North America, which will provide access to a larger capital pool, and exposure to a significantly bigger market for the exploration sector. The improved North American visibility and broader investor base should support both the short-term engagement and long-term growth objectives.
Alongside this, the development of a robust cash flow model is a central priority, with emphasis on advancing assets and strategies capable of underpinning sustainable value creation.
Operationally, Panther will continue to build on the discovery at Obonga, while progressing metallurgical, resource and technical work across the wider portfolio.
For further information, please contact:
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Panther Metals PLC: Darren Hazelwood, Chief Executive Officer: |
+44 (0)1462 429 743 +44 (0)7971 957 685 |
