Nicola Mining Positioned to Benefit from AI Data Center Expansion and Copper Demand Surge

The announcement by telecom giant Bell Canada to construct six new AI data centers in British Columbia, creating a data center supercluster with the first center in Kamloops and the second in Merritt by year-end, highlights the strategic positioning of Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF), located in the Merritt community. This development underscores the increasing demand for copper, essential for data center infrastructure and AI technologies, positioning Nicola Mining to meet this surge while advancing its New Craigmont property.

Nicola Mining is committed to addressing the copper industrial demand surge as it continues developing its asset at the New Craigmont property, which shares a regional geological setting with the Highland Valley Copper District, Canada's largest copper producer. The company's New Craigmont Copper project is making significant strides, with recent exploration updates including drilling 14 holes totaling 4,872 meters. Early findings reveal chalcopyrite (copper sulphide) mineralization, with the exploration program focusing on newly identified zones and areas adjacent to historic targets. Drilling across the MARB and CAS zones demonstrates consistent mineral presence in volcanic and intrusive host rocks, indicating potential for substantial copper resources.

The company maintains a 100%-owned mill and tailings facility near Merritt, British Columbia, which is fully permitted to process both gold and silver mill feed via gravity and flotation processes. This facility is the only permitted third-party processing facility in British Columbia, enhancing Nicola's operational capabilities. Additionally, Nicola has signed Mining and Milling Profit Share Agreements with high-grade gold projects, further diversifying its revenue streams. The company also owns 100% of the Treasure Mountain Silver Project, complementing its copper focus.

For further information, visit the company's website at https://www.NicolaMining.com. The latest news and updates relating to HUSIF are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/HUSIF. This strategic positioning amid growing copper demand and regional infrastructure developments positions Nicola Mining for potential growth and increased investor interest as the global push for AI and data center expansion continues.