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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

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Gold and copper markets are showing notable strength that could benefit exploration companies active in established Canadian districts. Gold traded at US$4,069.32 per ounce as of 5:46 a.m. EDT on July 24, according to live spot pricing data. At the same time, tightening physical supply in China has lifted copper prices and premiums, creating a constructive backdrop for polymetallic projects.

Galway Metals Inc. (GWM:TSX.V; GAYMF:OTCQB) is advancing two distinct Canadian assets at a time when investors are seeking exposure to both gold and base metals. The company has mobilized drills at its Estrades volcanic massive sulphide project in western Québec while simultaneously moving its Clarence Stream gold project in New Brunswick toward a preliminary economic assessment. This dual-track approach differentiates Galway from single-asset juniors and provides multiple potential catalysts.

Why Galway Metals Stands Out for Retail Investors

The Estrades project hosts high-grade gold-zinc-copper-lead-silver mineralization. Historical work by Breakwater Resources included roughly CA$20 million in development and underground mining from 1990 to 1991. Galway released a positive preliminary economic assessment earlier in 2026, outlining an underground mining scenario. The current 5,000-meter drill program is fully funded under the option and joint venture term sheet with DOWA METALS & MINING CO., LTD.

Key Investor Takeaways

• Galway has begun a 5,000-meter diamond drill program at Estrades, funded by strategic partner DOWA, to collect metallurgical samples and improve geological understanding.
• The Estrades project contains gold, zinc, copper, lead, and silver in a high-grade VMS setting previously mined in the early 1990s.
• A separate PEA is underway at the 100%-owned Clarence Stream gold project in New Brunswick, building on a 2.7 million ounce gold resource.
• Red Cloud Securities maintained a BUY rating and CA$2.20 target price after the updated Clarence Stream resource increased indicated ounces by 54%.
• DOWA can earn up to 45% interest in Estrades by contributing up to US$25 million across three phases.
• Galway has completed more than 52,000 meters of drilling at Estrades since acquiring the project in 2016.

Drilling Underway at Estrades to Support Metallurgical and Development Work

Two diamond drills have been mobilized, and drilling has commenced at its Estrades Project in the northern Abitibi region of western Québec. The program is designed to obtain fresh mineralized material from the Main, Central, and East zones for metallurgical testing at SGS Canada while gathering additional geological data. President and CEO Robert Hinchcliffe noted that the first three holes of the campaign are complete and expressed optimism about the project's prospects.

The Estrades deposit consists of gold, zinc, copper, lead, and silver-rich massive sulphide lenses located about 95 kilometers north-northeast of La Sarre, Québec. Ore was previously shipped roughly 135 kilometers to the Matagami Mill. The current drilling aims to improve local geological confidence and supply data that may support future resource, engineering, and development studies.

Clarence Stream PEA Advances on Expanded Gold Resource

Separately, Galway Metals announced that it has engaged BBA E&C Inc. to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its 100%-owned Clarence Stream gold project in southwestern New Brunswick. The study will evaluate mining and processing alternatives, infrastructure needs, capital and operating costs, and trade-off studies. It will be based on an indicated resource of 27.2 million tonnes grading 1.62 grams per tonne gold containing 1.42 million ounces and an inferred resource of 28.5 million tonnes grading 1.40 grams per tonne gold containing 1.29 million ounces. Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Analyst Coverage Highlights Resource Growth and Open Potential

Red Cloud Securities analyst Ron Stewart reviewed the updated Clarence Stream mineral resource estimate and maintained a BUY rating with a CA$2.20 per share target price. The estimate increased total gold resources to 2.7 million ounces, with indicated ounces rising 54% to 1.42 million ounces. Optimized open-pit shells contain 88% of the resource, while metallurgical testing has shown strong gold and antimony recoveries. All three deposits remain open, and 12 high-priority targets have been identified along the 65-kilometer trend.

Strategic Partnership with DOWA Provides Non-Dilutive Funding

The Phase I work program under the DOWA agreement includes the current 5,000-meter drill program, metallurgical testing, and baseline studies. The July 2026 corporate presentation outlines that DOWA may earn up to a 45% participating interest through total contributions of up to US$25 million across three phases. This structure reduces Galway's capital requirements while advancing project evaluation.

Additional initiatives include an environmental baseline study expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and continued community outreach. Work will also focus on upgrading the resource through drilling at depth and testing lateral extensions.

Commodity market support remains favorable. Mining.com reported on July 21 that copper prices reached their highest level in more than a month amid tightening physical markets in China. CNBC reported on July 22 that investor John Paulson said he believed the gold market remained in the early stages of a longer-term trend. According to a July 23 report from Kitco News, gold prices continued to hold key long-term support levels after the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged.

Share Structure and Ownership

¹Insiders hold 7.31% of Galway, including 6.62% held by CEO Rob Hinchcliffe. Institutional ownership totals 18.52%, led by Van Eck Associates Corp. at 4.45%, Caisse de dpt et placement du Québec at 3.33%, and Mackenzie Investments at 3.27%. The company has 125.76 million shares outstanding and a market capitalization of CA$90.11 million. The 52-week trading range is CA$0.32 to CA$1.01 per share.

Common Questions from Investors

What is the focus of the current Estrades drill program?

The 5,000-meter program aims to collect representative mineralized material from the Main, Central, and East zones for metallurgical testing while improving geological confidence across the deposit.

How does the DOWA agreement benefit Galway shareholders?

DOWA is funding the Phase I program and can earn up to 45% interest by contributing up to US$25 million, providing non-dilutive capital to advance the project.

What is the scale of the Clarence Stream gold resource?

The updated estimate contains 2.7 million ounces of gold, with indicated resources of 1.42 million ounces at 1.62 grams per tonne and inferred resources of 1.29 million ounces at 1.40 grams per tonne.

When is the Clarence Stream PEA expected?

The study is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027 and will evaluate mining, processing, and infrastructure options.

Galway Metals offers retail investors exposure to two advancing Canadian projects in a supportive commodity environment. The Estrades drill program and Clarence Stream PEA represent near-term milestones that could further de-risk both assets while the DOWA partnership helps limit shareholder dilution. Investors should review the latest technical reports and consider the risks inherent in mineral exploration and development before making investment decisions.