Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 7, 2026) - Sankamap Metals Inc. (CSE: SCU) ("Sankamap" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Solomon Islands Government has approved the renewal of the Company's prospecting licences for both its 4,500-hectare ("ha") Kuma Property ("Kuma") and its 24,100-ha Fauro Property ("Fauro") securing uninterrupted exploration activities across a combined 28,600 hectares of highly prospective copper-gold ground (Figure1).
The licence renewals represent a significant milestone for the Company, reflecting continued support from both the Solomon Islands Government and local communities while reinforcing Sankamap's long-term commitment to responsible mineral exploration in the country.
CEO John Florek commented:
"We are highly encouraged by the strong and continuing relationships we have built in the Solomon Islands with both the landowners and government stakeholders. Our commitment to operating in the country is founded on a vision of helping nationals explore and better realize the value of their own land, while establishing meaningful, long-term partnerships supported by Canadian operating standards and access to Western capital. With this foundation in place, we are excited to continue advancing the highly prospective Fauro and Kuma projects and to build on that momentum with strong exploration results in 2026."
Highlights:
Two-year prospecting licence renewals approved for both Kuma and Fauro, allowing uninterrupted exploration and drilling activities.
Community access agreements renewed, demonstrating continued local support and strong stakeholder relationships.
District-scale exploration portfolio totaling approximately 28,600 hectares in one of the southwest Pacific's most prospective copper-gold belts.
All government permitting and environmental compliance requirements remain in good standing.
Active exploration programs continue at both projects, including a drill program at Kuma and systematic target generation at Fauro.
Multiple discovery opportunities are being advanced through integrated geological, geochemical, geophysical, and drilling programs.
Sankamap remains committed to responsible exploration through Canadian operating standards, environmental stewardship, and long-term community partnerships.
Figure 1. The Solomon Block copper-gold trend, showing location of Sankamap's Fauro and Kuma properties, located in the Solomon Islands. The information disclosed from adjacent properties is not necessarily indicative to the mineralization on Sankamap's property.