Eastport Critical Metals Corp. Announces Attendance at the Future of Mining Summit, Gaborone, Botswana

Eastport Critical Metals Corp. has confirmed its sponsorship and participation in the Future of Mining Summit 2026, scheduled for late June in Gaborone, Botswana. The event serves as a major platform for the company to showcase its diverse portfolio of copper, uranium, rare earth elements, and nickel-copper-PGE projects within the region. As a key player in one of Africa's most stable mining jurisdictions, Eastport’s involvement underscores the strategic importance of Botswana in the global transition toward critical minerals.

The Future of Mining Summit 2026, themed "Mining for Transformation: Economic Diversification & Shared Prosperity," is expected to draw over 2,000 delegates, including senior government officials and global mining executives. Eastport Critical Metals will be represented by its executive management team, including Managing Director Dr. Gomotsang Tshoso and incoming CEO Daniel Major. Major emphasized that the summit is a vital platform for building the partnerships necessary to drive Botswana's next phase of mining-led growth, particularly as the company accelerates its multi-asset exploration programs.

Eastport’s participation highlights its extensive footprint in Botswana, where it has invested nearly CAD$20 million across five key projects. The company’s flagship asset is the Matsitama Copper Project, which includes the Nakalakwana Hill deposit. Other significant holdings include the Foley Uranium Project, located adjacent to the Letlhakane deposit, and the Semarule Rare Earth Elements (REE) Project. Additionally, the company is targeting nickel-copper-PGE opportunities at its Selebi-East and Keng project sites, the latter of which is situated on the northern margin of the Molopo Farms Complex.

Alongside its summit announcement, Eastport disclosed an amendment to its market-making agreement with Independent Trading Group Inc. (ITG), increasing the monthly service fee from $6,500 to $7,500 CAD. This administrative update comes as the company leverages Botswana’s reputation as a premier mining jurisdiction, characterized by a high ranking on the Fraser Institute’s Investment Attractiveness Index. With a 50-year history of large-scale mineral development and a stable regulatory environment, Botswana remains a focal point for Eastport’s strategy to deliver value through critical metals exploration and development.