Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ): Alaska’s Role Expands in Critical Minerals Security

• U.S. government exploring creation of a $5 billion critical minerals fund amid supply chain concerns and rising demand
• Alaska projects draw attention, with Graphite One extending warrants to Bering Straits Native Corp. for its Graphite Creek development
• Trilogy Metals’ Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”) position the company as a key domestic source of copper, cobalt, zinc, and other strategic metals

Critical minerals have become more than just a matter of industrial demand; they are now central to national security policy. Growing electrification, renewable energy deployment, and defense applications are driving structural demand for metals such as copper, cobalt, graphite, and rare earths. At the same time, global supply chains remain heavily dependent on China for both processing and overseas mine investments, creating long-term vulnerability for the United States.

This shifting landscape is prompting new policy initiatives. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the U.S. government is in discussions to establish a $5 billion fund to support mineral projects, potentially in partnership with Orion Resource Partners. The effort would represent the most significant federal move to date in directly financing mining ventures, signaling recognition that market forces alone may not secure critical supplies.

Alaska as a Strategic Hub

Alaska is emerging as a focal point in this broader policy framework. Its vast resource base and stable jurisdiction are increasingly seen as vital for future supply chains. A recent development underscores this trend: Graphite One extended the expiry date on nearly 2.8 million warrants held by Bering Straits Native Corporation (“BSNC”), its strategic Alaska partner, to advance the Graphite Creek Project. Considered one of the largest natural graphite resources in the U.S., the project aims to vertically integrate mining with anode material production for lithium-ion batteries.

The collaboration highlights both the role of Alaska Native corporations in advancing development and the state’s potential to contribute across a spectrum of critical minerals.

Trilogy Metals at the Center of U.S. Copper Security

Within this context, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) stands out for its significant holdings in the Ambler Mining District of Northwest Alaska. Through Ambler Metals LLC, a 50/50 joint venture with South32, the company is advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”), which include the Arctic and Bornite deposits.

• Arctic Deposit: A volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) deposit with 46.7 million tonnes of probable reserves grading 2.11% copper, 2.9% zinc, 0.56% lead, 0.42 g/t gold, and 31.8 g/t silver. A 2023 feasibility study estimated a $1.5 billion pre-tax NPV, supported by robust project economics.
• Bornite Project: Adds an inferred resource of 6.5 billion pounds of copper, expanding the district’s scale and potential mine life beyond 30 years.

Together, these assets provide exposure not only to copper—a cornerstone of electrification and defense applications—but also to cobalt, zinc, lead, gold, and silver.

Infrastructure as National Security

One of the most critical elements of Trilogy’s development is the proposed 211-mile Ambler Access Road. Historically viewed as a regional economic project, it has taken on new significance as federal policy increasingly frames mineral infrastructure as a matter of national security. Reliable access to high-grade domestic copper and cobalt resources directly aligns with the priorities outlined in ongoing U.S. policy discussions.

An infrastructure partnership with Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (“AIDEA”) – the state-owned infrastructure bank – enables the ability to better navigate permitting, technical, and community considerations that are central to advancing such large-scale projects.

Policy Momentum Meets Market Reality

Global copper demand is forecast to rise significantly as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and digital infrastructure expand. Yet supply growth remains constrained by declining ore grades and protracted permitting timelines. Analysts warn of structural deficits beginning before 2030, highlighting the urgency of bringing new projects online.

Federal discussions around a $5 billion critical minerals fund and other measures, such as tariff adjustments and strategic stockpiles, reflect growing recognition of this gap. For companies like Trilogy Metals, positioned with large-scale, high-grade resources in a stable jurisdiction, this policy momentum creates potential opportunities for accelerated development.

Strategic Outlook

Trilogy Metals operates at the nexus of market demand and national security. Its Arctic and Bornite deposits combine robust economics with metals essential to electrification, defense, and emerging technologies. With policy winds shifting toward federal support for critical minerals, the company’s Alaska projects may increasingly be viewed not only as valuable mining assets but also as strategic national resources.

As the U.S. pursues greater independence in mineral supply chains, Alaska is set to play a central role, and Trilogy Metals is well positioned to be one of its leading contributors.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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