Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – January 6, 2026) – As precious metals reach all-time highs and market sentiment enters bullish territory, Investor.Events is proud to announce the year’s most anticipated gathering of North America’s mining investment elite. The 3rd Annual Investor Icebreaker: The Michael Gentile Mining Showcase, will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the iconic Top of Vancouver revolving restaurant.

This is not a conference. This is an intimate, curated forum designed exclusively for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors actively deploying capital in the resource sector.

THE MICHAEL GENTILE MINING SHOWCASE
Unprecedented Access to One of Mining’s Most Successful Strategic Portfolios

In a groundbreaking strategic partnership, this year’s forum features hand-selected companies drawn directly from the personal portfolio of Michael Gentile, CFA — one of the most respected and successful strategic investors in small-cap mining.

This exclusive showcase offers attendees a rare “inside look” at high-potential projects that have been personally vetted, analyzed, and backed with Gentile’s own capital. Each company has earned the strategic validation of an investor whose track record speaks for itself.

To complete this powerhouse roster, additional premium companies have been selected based on exceptional management teams and project fundamentals, representing the most compelling opportunities in the sector today.

“The Investor Icebreaker has become the ‘must-attend’ event of Vancouver’s mining circuit,” said Neil Lock, Founder & CEO of Investor.Events. “By partnering with Michael Gentile to showcase companies from his portfolio alongside other exceptional issuers, we’re providing investors with concentrated exposure to high-quality projects that have earned the seal of approval from one of the best in the business.”

STRATEGIC TIMING: THE HEART OF VANCOUVER’S MINING WEEK

Vancouver’s January mining circuit is the world’s second-largest annual industry gathering. The Investor Icebreaker is strategically positioned on Tuesday to bridge the gap between the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC) and the Association for Mineral Explorations (AME) Roundup conference, providing an intimate, curated environment for the industry’s most influential capital allocators.

Vancouver’s Mining Week Schedule

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BULL MARKET BACKDROP: THE OPPORTUNITY IS NOW

Market conditions are creating historic opportunities, with the convergence of favorable macro conditions and institutional re-allocation into hard assets. Current benchmarks include:

Market Conditions Creating Historic Opportunity

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PRESENTING COMPANIES
Premium Portfolio Selection

[Final roster of companies to be confirmed]

Notice of Strategic Event Partnership

Michael Gentile serves as a Strategic Event Partner. In this capacity, Mr. Gentile lends his reputation, brand, network, and authority to help highlight high-quality opportunities within the sector. Investor.Events is responsible for all production, logistics, investor curation, and execution. There is no transactional compensation associated with this partnership, and it does not involve solicitation or securities intermediation. Michael Gentile does not profit from this Strategic Event Partnership.

THE VENUE: WHERE BUSINESS MEETS SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE
Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

Perched 553 feet above the city with unobstructed 360° panoramic views of Vancouver, the coastal mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. Award-winning continental cuisine in an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere befitting this caliber of gathering.

Event Schedule:

Optional Morning Session (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
Focused 1-on-1 meetings (30-minute slots, custom scheduling)

Main Event: Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
Focused 3-on-1 meetings (20-minute slots, pre-scheduled meetings)

Canucks VIP SportsBar Social Suite

Following the formal program, attendees are invited to continue networking in a 140-person VIP suite at Rogers Arena during the Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game – premium amenities, luxury entertainment, and high-level relationship building in a relaxed social environment.

EXCLUSIVE INVITATION: Application-Only Registration

The Investor Icebreaker is designed exclusively for sophisticated investors who are actively deploying capital in the mining and exploration sector. This is not a retail conference; it’s a professional forum where serious capital meets vetted opportunities.

Seats are reserved for:

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) – Accredited investors with active portfolios in mining and resource equities
Family Offices – Principals, investment committee members, and advisors managing substantial family wealth
Institutional Investors – Portfolio managers, fund managers, and investment analysts from institutions with resource sector mandates
Investment Bankers & Capital Markets Professionals – Professionals advising or facilitating capital raises in the mining sector
Financial Advisors & Wealth Managers – Registered advisors with qualified mining investor clients seeking opportunities
Strategic Corporate Investors – Executives from mining companies, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers

Why The Application Process?

Unlike large-scale mining conferences with thousands of attendees, the Investor Icebreaker is intentionally kept intimate and exclusive. This curated approach ensures:

Quality Over Quantity – Meaningful interactions between serious investors and presenting companies
Efficient Networking – Every attendee is a qualified decision-maker or influencer in capital deployment
Strategic Value – Companies gain access to investors who can write meaningful checks
Professional Environment – A sophisticated forum befitting the caliber of opportunities being presented

APPLY NOW — SPACE IS LIMITED

https://investor.events/event/investor-icebreakers

Applications are reviewed within 24-48 hours during business days. Early application is strongly recommended as this event has sold out in previous years.

ABOUT MICHAEL GENTILE, CFA
Co-Founder, Bastion Asset Management | Strategic Mining Investor

Michael Gentile is one of the most recognized and successful strategic investors in the resource sector. After a distinguished career as a professional money manager at one of Canada’s largest asset management firms, Michael transitioned to managing his own capital and taking strategic positions in high-potential mining and exploration companies.

He is known for his disciplined investment approach, deep sector knowledge, and ability to identify undervalued assets before they reach the broader market. Michael currently holds strategic positions in over 20 companies and serves as a director and advisor to several issuers in the mineral exploration space.

His involvement often signals institutional validation — when Michael Gentile backs a company, sophisticated investors pay attention.

ABOUT INVESTOR.EVENTS
Connecting Capital with Opportunity Since 2004

Investor.Events is a premier capital markets platform connecting high-growth public and private companies with a sophisticated global investor audience. Through carefully curated in-person forums, exclusive investor experiences, and targeted digital engagement, Investor.Events creates environments where meaningful relationships are built and capital is deployed with intent.

Led by Neil Lock, with over 20 years of experience in resource-sector event creation and investor relations, and Sean Kingsley, with nearly two decades in capital markets and deep institutional and global investor relationships, the firm brings more than 40 years of combined expertise in connecting quality issuers with qualified capital. Sean also serves as President & CEO of Gold Hunter Resources Corp., one of the presenting companies at this year’s forum, providing direct issuer-side insight into what investors value most.

Based in Vancouver, Investor.Events has built a reputation for precision, professionalism, and results. Its events consistently attract senior decision-makers across the resource, technology, and life science sectors, with a focus on quality over quantity and outcomes over optics.

EVENT SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Supporting Excellence in Mining Investment

The Investor Icebreaker 2026 is proud to be supported by industry-leading organizations that share our commitment to connecting capital with opportunity:

The Endeavor Trust (Transfer Agency)

A leading Canadian transfer agent providing comprehensive shareholder services and corporate trust solutions to public companies across North America.

Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) (Canadian Stock Exchange)

Canada’s premier venture exchange, the CSE provides a modern, efficient platform for emerging companies to access capital markets and grow their businesses.

Cozen O’Connor LLP (Law Firm)

An international law firm with deep expertise in securities law, corporate governance, and mining sector legal advisory services for public and private companies.

National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSXA) (Australian Stock Exchange)

Australia’s innovative securities exchange providing a competitive and efficient listing venue for companies seeking to access Australian and global capital markets.

Exploration Sites (Cartographer, Website, and Investor Tools for Junior Mining)

A comprehensive digital platform connecting the global mining and exploration community with project data, news, and networking opportunities.

TMX’s Newsfile (Official News Distributor)

Canada’s leading news distribution service, delivering timely corporate news and financial information to investors, media, and market professionals across North America.

CEO.ca (Online (Social Network)

CEO.CA is a social network and information platform where investors and public company executives connect, share insights, and discuss publicly traded stocks.

Investor.Events continues to set the standard for curated capital markets engagement: where access is intentional, relationships are authentic, and opportunities are aligned.

Investor.Events

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WHY ATTEND THE INVESTOR ICEBREAKER

✓ Exclusive Access – Limited space for qualified investors only

✓ Strategic Validation – Companies from Michael Gentile’s personal portfolio

✓ Efficient Format – Focused Meetings

✓ Premium Networking – Connect with the industry’s most influential capital allocators

✓ Perfect Timing – Positioned between VRIC and AME Roundup for maximum efficiency

✓ Spectacular Setting – Top of Vancouver + Canucks VIP suite experience

✓ Bull Market Opportunity – Metals at all-time highs, sentiment strong, capital flowing

✓ Track Record – Two years of exceptional results creating value for all participants

EVENT ORGANIZERS & INQUIRIES

Neil Lock Founder & CEO, Investor.Events [email protected] +1-604-380-4888	Sean Kingsley Partner & President, Investor.Events [email protected] +1-604-440-8474
Event Information & Registration: https://investor.events/event/investor-icebreakers

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DISCLAIMER AND CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release is issued by Investor.Events (the “Company”) for informational and event-marketing purposes only.

No offer, no solicitation, no advice. Nothing in this news release constitutes, or should be construed as, an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or an offer to provide, or a solicitation to receive, any investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. The Company is not registered as a dealer, adviser, or investment fund manager, and does not provide investment recommendations. Any investment decision relating to a presenting company must be made solely on the basis of an investor’s independent due diligence and, where appropriate, advice from registered investment professionals.

No endorsement; relationship disclosure. References to Michael Gentile, CFA, his portfolio, and any “validation” language are descriptive only and are not intended to imply an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of performance by Mr. Gentile or any other person. Mr. Gentile and/or his affiliates may, from time to time, hold securities in certain presenting companies and may buy or sell such securities at any time. Investor.Events may have commercial relationships with one or more presenting companies and may receive fees, sponsorships, or other compensation in connection with event participation, marketing, investor relations, meeting facilitation, or related services. Sean Kingsley is a principal of Investor.Events and also serves as President and CEO of Gold Hunter Resources Corp., which is a presenting company. These relationships create potential conflicts of interest.

Forward-looking information. This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding anticipated event timing, attendance, scheduling, review timelines for applications, the final roster of presenting companies, expected demand, “sold out” expectations, market conditions, metals prices, sector sentiment, and broader macroeconomic and commodity market outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions the Company considers reasonable as of the date of this news release, including assumptions regarding continued venue availability, participant participation, market conditions, travel logistics, and investor interest.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially, including, without limitation, changes in market conditions, commodity price volatility, issuer cancellations or substitutions, regulatory developments, venue or scheduling changes, capacity constraints, travel disruptions, and other factors beyond the Company’s control. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

Accuracy; third-party information. Information regarding presenting companies, their securities, projects, and market data has been provided by third parties or derived from public sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication but has not been independently verified by the Company. The Company does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of such information. Commodity prices and other market data referenced herein are subject to rapid change.

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