Final Hank Porphyry Holes Intersect Broad Zones of Porphyry Veins and Stockwork; Assays Pending Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2026) - Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV: KFR) (FSE: 9700) (OTCQX: KGFMF) ("Kingfisher" or the "Company") announces the completion of the 2026 diamond drill program at its HWY 37 Project, located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia. A total of 13,551 m was drilled in 24 new holes, together with the extension of hole HW-25-011, using up to four diamond drills within the Hank-Mary District.

The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index (ASX: XSO) was little changed at 3,148.20, down 2 points or 0.06% in the latest session as Australia's junior end of the market remained relatively subdued. Over the past five sessions, the index has slipped 17.70 points or 0.56%, with investors continuing to balance company-specific catalysts against a mixed backdrop for commodities and risk appetite.

Kingfisher Mining Ltd (ASX:KFM) closed the September quarter with strong drilling results across its Broken Hill portfolio, led by high-grade copper-gold intersections at Copper Blow and silver-lead-zinc results from Allendale and Stephens Trig. The quarter also saw drilling approvals secured for the next Copper Blow program, while subsequent to quarter-end, Kingfisher raised approximately A$2.25 million to accelerate exploration across the portfolio.

Kingfisher Mining Ltd (ASX:KFM) last week outlined plans to accelerate exploration at its Copper Blow Project near Broken Hill, following commitments for a $2.25 million capital raising to fund further drilling and advance the company's broader project portfolio. Managing director Chris Bittar told Proactive the placement had attracted strong support from existing shareholders and new sophisticated and professional investors.

Kingfisher PLC (OTCMKTS:KGFHY - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $8.76, but opened at $9.24. Kingfisher shares last traded at $9.27, with a volume of 2,061 shares traded. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports

Kingfisher Mining Ltd (ASX:KFM) is raising $2.25 million to advance the Copper Blow Project and exploration activities across the company's Broken Hill project portfolio. Copper Blow is one of the most advanced copper-gold exploration opportunities within the company's NSW portfolio.

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Deutsche Bank has kept a cautious stance on Kingfisher PLC (LSE:KGF), arguing that the DIY group's forecast-beating results and raised guidance owe something to a one-off boost. The broker rates the owner of B&Q and Screwfix a "hold", with a 300p price target that sits just below the current share price.