BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Copper Corporation (NYSE American: COPR) (“Idaho Copper” or the “Company”), a critical minerals developer advancing the flagship CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver project in Idaho, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Andrew Brodkey will serve as a featured panelist at the 2026 Mining and Energy Expo, presented by Better In Our Back Yard (BIOBY), taking place September 29 - October 2, 2026, in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Mr. Brodkey will appear on a panel focused on mining in Idaho on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Now in its second year, the Mining and Energy Expo convenes the decision-makers and leaders shaping policy, infrastructure, and investment across the mining and energy sectors, providing a forum to advance domestic critical mineral development and connect industry, investors, and policymakers. Details of Mr. Brodkey’s participation are as follows:

2026 Mining and Energy Expo
Session: Idaho Mining Panel
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Registration: betterinourbackyard.com/mining-and-energy-expo

Andrew Brodkey, Chief Executive Officer of Idaho Copper, commented, “We are honored to take part in the BIOBY Mining and Energy Expo and to represent Idaho on a panel dedicated to responsible mining in our state. This comes at a pivotal time for Idaho Copper, following the recent approval to commence drilling for our flagship CuMo project. Conferences like these bring together the industry leaders, investors, and policymakers who are shaping the future of domestic critical mineral supply, and they offer an important platform to raise awareness of the CuMo project and the role Idaho can play in strengthening America’s copper and molybdenum supply chains. We look forward to sharing our story and continuing to build visibility for Idaho Copper following our recent listing on the NYSE American exchange.”

About Idaho Copper Corp.

Idaho Copper Corporation (NYSE American: COPR) is a critical minerals developer focused on exploring and developing the CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver project located in Boise County, Idaho. The CuMo project is one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the western hemisphere, which management believes is among the largest undeveloped molybdenum deposits in the world, and contains significant amounts of silver, rhenium, and tungsten—all considered critical or of strategic importance. The project comprises approximately 2,640 acres and consists of 126 federal unpatented lode mining claims and 6 patented mining claims. To learn more, please visit www.idaho-copper.com.

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Lucas A. Zimmerman
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MZ Group - MZ North America
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