Kodiak Announces 2026 Exploration Plans and Drill Targets for the MPD Copper-Gold Project

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2026) - Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV: KDK) (OTCQX: KDKCF) (FSE: 5DD1) (the " Company " or " Kodiak ") today provides guidance on the 2026 exploration program at its 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in southern British Columbia. Highlights Claudia Tornquist, President and CEO of Kodiak said, "We are looking forward to the start of our 2026 exploration program at MPD. Building on the success of previous campaigns, we see substantial upside across several of our deposits and the opportunity to meaningfully expand our maiden Resource. At the same time, we are excited about the numerous high-quality targets across the project that remain untested and offer compelling discovery potential. With a clear path to both resource growth and new discoveries, we are well positioned to unlock significant value as we execute on this highly impactful exploration program with the aim to meaningfully grow the scale of the project." Figure 1: 2026 Target Location Map - MPD Project, Southern BC  To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_002full.jpg Ketchan Deposit - Expansion Potential Figure 2: Ketchan Deposit Long-Section To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_003full.jpg Figure 3: Ketchan Deposit - Target Areas for Resource Expansion To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_004full.jpg Adit Deposit - Expansion Potential Figure 4: Adit Deposit Target Areas for Resource Expansion To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_005full.jpg Dillard Deposit - Expansion Potential Figure 5: Dillard Deposit Target Areas for Resource Expansion To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_006full.jpg Dillard East and Star Exploration Targets Figure 6: Dillard East & Star Drill Targets To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_007full.jpg Tau Drill Target Figure 7: Tau Drill Target To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/3803/291706_bdee0d1f44c7d9ff_008full.jpg Dave Skelton, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has approved and verified the technical information in this news release. The company has not independently validated the historical results referenced herein, therefore the reader is cautioned about the accuracy of the data. On behalf of the Board of Directors Kodiak Copper Corp. Claudia Tornquist President & CEO For further information contact: Nancy Curry, VP Corporate Development [email protected] +1 (604) 646-8362 About Kodiak Copper Corp. Kodiak is focused on advancing its copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA, which host known mineral discoveries with the potential to hold large-scale deposits. Kodiak Copper's most advanced asset is the 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in the prolific Quesnel Terrane in south-central British Columbia, Canada, an established mining region with producing mines and excellent infrastructure. MPD exhibits all the hallmarks of a large, multi-centered porphyry district with the potential for future economic development. The initial Mineral Resource Estimate published in 2025 outlines seven substantial deposits and underscores the scale and potential of the project. All known deposits remain open to expansion, and numerous targets across the property have yet to be tested. Kodiak continues to systematically explore MPD's district-scale potential with the goal of delivering new discoveries and building further critical mass toward being the region's next mine. Kodiak's founder and Chairman is Chris Taylor who is well-known for his gold discovery success with Great Bear Resources. Kodiak is also part of Discovery Group led by John Robins, one of the most successful mining entrepreneurs in Canada. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement (Safe Harbor Statement): This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "expect", "estimate", "objective", "may", "will", "project", "should", "predict", "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward looking statements concerning the Company's exploration plans. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company cannot give any assurance that they will prove correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, they involve inherent assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of assumptions, factors and risks. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to, assumptions and risks associated with conditions in the equity financing markets, and assumptions and risks regarding receipt of regulatory and shareholder approvals. Management has provided the above summary of risks and assumptions related to forward looking statements in this press release in order to provide readers with a more comprehensive perspective on the Company's future operations. The Company's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive from them. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/291706

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