South Pacific Metals Corp (TSXV: SPMC, OTCQB: SPMEF, FSE: 6J00) has taken significant steps to enhance its market presence and align the interests of its key personnel. The company has entered into a strategic marketing agreement and granted stock options to certain directors, officers, employees, and consultants.
These initiatives come as South Pacific Metals Corp continues to explore its promising properties in Papua New Guinea, a region known for its rich gold and copper deposits. The company’s commitment to growth and transparency is evident in these recent developments.
Strategic Marketing Agreement with i2i Marketing Group
On June 5, 2026, South Pacific Metals Corp signed an online marketing agreement with i2i Marketing Group, LLC (i2i), a private company based in Key West, Florida. Led by its principal, Joseph Grubbi2i will provide a range of corporate marketing and investor awareness services, including content creation management, author sourcing, project management, and media distribution.
The agreement, subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchangeoutlines an initial media budget of US$300,000. Services are expected to commence around June 12, 2026, and will continue until the initial budget is fully expended. Following this period, the agreement may be extended on a month-to-month basis, with budgets determined by market conditions and the company’s requirements.
Payment for the services will be made in cash in advance, with no securities issued to i2i as compensation. The agreement also includes a termination clause, allowing either party to end the arrangement with 10 days’ notice. i2i is at arm’s length to South Pacific Metals and has no interest in the company’s securities.
Stock Option Grant to Key Personnel
In addition to the marketing agreement, South Pacific Metals Corp announced the grant of 1,070,000 stock options to certain directors, officers, employees, and consultants, effective June 5, 2026. Each option is exercisable to acquire one common share of the company at an exercise price of $0.54 per sharevalid until June 5, 2031.
The options will vest in three equal installments: one-third on the grant date, one-third on the first anniversary, and the remaining third on the second anniversary. This vesting schedule is designed to align the interests of the option holders with the long-term success of the company. The grant is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.
Exploration Properties and Technical Expertise
South Pacific Metals Corp is an emerging gold-copper exploration company operating in Papua New Guinea’s proven production corridors. The company has four key exploration properties: Ontenu (Osena)AngaKili Tekeand May River.
The Ontenu property borders K92 to the southwest and features drilling on K92-style targets with surface assays up to 21% Cu13.9 g/t Au645 g/t Agand 73 g/t Audefining kilometre-scale corridors. The Anga property, bordering K92 to the northeast, has shown soils up to 1,080 ppb Au and 3,397 ppm Cuwith stream samples up to 281.8 g/t Au.
Kili Teke boasts a 4.2 Moz AuEq inferred resource, with results outside the resource area including drilling of 7.8 m @ 12.98% Cu plus 11.75 g/t Au and surface samples up to 27.5% Cu. The May River property, adjacent to the Frieda River, has yielded high-grade drilling results, including 19 m @ 11.47% Cu, 2.17 g/t Au and 109 m @ 1.53 g/t Au.
The scientific and technical information disclosed in the company’s news releases is compiled by its geologists and consultants and reviewed by Darren HoldenBSc(Hons) (Geology), PhD, FAusIMM, a Qualified Person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Dr. Holden serves as a Technical Advisor to the company.
South Pacific Metals Corp’s common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: SPMC), the OTCQB Marketplace (OTCQB: SPMEF), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE: 6J00).
The company’s initiatives are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, regulatory approvals, and the success of exploration activities. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information and to consider the risks and uncertainties outlined in the company’s public disclosure documents.
