Trilogy Metals Inc. has expanded its advisory and leadership teams following a U.S. federal government investment to advance exploration and development of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwestern Alaska. The projects are held by Ambler Metals, the company’s 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited. With permitting and project activity expected to accelerate at Ambler Metals, Trilogy is strengthening oversight of the joint venture as South32 increases its personnel commitment, while Ambler Metals recruits key management roles to support execution of its 2026 program.
The company announced the appointment of Egizio Bianchini as strategic advisor and additional management appointments, positioning Trilogy to advance corporate development initiatives and progress toward closing the U.S. government investment in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects. This expansion comes after the October 6, 2025, announcement of federal support, which signals growing governmental interest in domestic mineral development. The Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects are located within the Ambler Mining District, described as one of the richest and most-prospective known copper-dominant districts in the world.
The district hosts world-class polymetallic volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits containing copper, zinc, lead, gold, and silver, along with carbonate replacement deposits that have been found to host high-grade copper and cobalt mineralization. Exploration has focused on two primary deposits: the Arctic VMS deposit and the Bornite carbonate replacement deposit. Both are situated within a land package spanning approximately 190,929 hectares. Ambler Metals has an agreement with NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation, providing a framework for exploration and potential development in cooperation with local communities.
Trilogy’s vision is to develop the Ambler Mining District into a premier North American copper producer while protecting and respecting subsistence livelihoods. The company holds a 50 percent interest in Ambler Metals LLC, which has a 100 percent interest in the UKMP. South32 exercised its option to form the joint venture with Trilogy on December 19, 2019. The recent team expansions and federal investment underscore the strategic importance of domestic copper production amid global supply chain concerns and increasing demand for metals critical to renewable energy and technology sectors. For more information, view the full press release at https://ibn.fm/3EzoN.
