Mr. Daniel Sampieri reports

CAPSTONE COPPER RESUMES OPERATIONS AT MANTOVERDE

Capstone Copper Corp.'s operations at the Mantoverde mine in Chile have resumed following a period of interrupted production due to an inability to access and operate the desalination plant, as previously announced on Jan. 22. The company reaffirms that it expects to continue operations at Mantoverde at a level between 50 per cent and 75 per cent of normal production during the strike.

Union No. 2 at Mantoverde, which represents approximately 22 per cent of the total work force, continues with a strike commenced on Jan. 2. Capstone Copper remains willing to engage in discussions to seek a resolution with union No. 2. The company will continue to adhere to legal procedures, respecting the rights of all its employees, inviting the union to engage in a constructive dialogue and providing the authorities with all requested information. Capstone Copper is committed to the highest standards for integrity and transparency at Mantoverde, which brings great benefits to the work force and surrounding communities.

About Capstone Copper Corp.

Capstone Copper is an Americas-focused copper mining company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Capstone's operating portfolio of assets includes the Pinto Valley copper mine located in Arizona, United States, the Cozamin copper-silver mine located in Zacatecas, Mexico, the Mantos Blancos copper-silver mine located in the Antofagasta region, Chile, and the Mantoverde copper-gold mine, located in the Atacama region, Chile. Capstone's growth pipeline includes the fully permitted Santo Domingo copper-iron-gold project, located approximately 35 kilometres northeast of Mantoverde in the Atacama region, Chile, as well as a portfolio of exploration properties in the Americas.

Capstone Copper's strategy is to unlock transformational copper production growth while executing on cost and operational improvements through innovation, optimization, and safe and responsible production throughout its portfolio of assets. It focuses on profitability and disciplined capital allocation to surface stakeholder value. It is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of its people and local communities while delivering compelling returns to investors by responsibly producing copper to meet the world's growing needs.

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