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- Kintavar Exploration Inc. Kintavar Exploration Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties focused on copper, gold, zinc, and silver deposits primarily in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boucherville, Quebec, the company maintains a diversified portfolio of 17 projects across the province, including its flagship 100%-owned Roger Project in the Chibougamau district, which hosts a gold-copper deposit with volcanic-hosted massive sulphide (VMS) potential exhibiting Cu-Zn-Au-Ag mineralization; the district-scale Mitchi-Wabash copper-silver project spanning approximately 39,000 hectares in the Haute-Mauricie region with sediment-hosted stratiform copper (SSC), Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG), and skarn targets, subject to a 2% NSR royalty held by Osisko on certain southern claims; the Anik Gold Project under option to IAMGOLD Corporation IAMGOLD Corporation for up to 80% interest with ongoing potential payments to Kintavar; and other properties such as Wabash, New Mosher, Baie Johann Beetz, Veronik, Cazelet, and Riviere a l’aigle targeting gold in greenstone belts and base metals. The company operates in early-stage greenfield and advanced exploration segments, targeting junior mining investors and strategic partners in stable Canadian jurisdictions with established infrastructure including roads, rail, power, and proximity to processing facilities. In recent developments, Kintavar completed the acquisition of the Roger Project from XXIX Metal Corp. and Orecap Invest Corp. in 2025 for $2.1 million via share issuance, resulting in XXIX and Orecap each owning approximately 20% of the company and gaining board representation; sold its non-core Fer à Cheval Outfitter in February 2025; appointed Peter Cashin as CEO with direct Roger experience and reconstituted management backed by the Ore Group; identified VMS potential at Roger supported by downhole EM and IP surveys detecting off-hole conductors for planned early 2026 drilling; announced a financing for Roger drill programs; and proposes to change its name to Auriginal Mining Corp. with ticker AUME effective December 3, 2025 alongside continuance to British Columbia.