Azimut Reports AGM Results and Provides Drilling Update
MWN-AI** Summary
Azimut Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AZM) announced the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on February 26, 2026. A total of 68,381,133 shares, representing 67.95% of outstanding shares, were voted, with shareholders approving all items presented. The election of directors saw significant support, with Glenn J. Mullan receiving 99.53% approval and Jean-Marc Lulin 99.77%. All proposed resolutions, including the appointment of auditors, were also overwhelmingly endorsed.
Following the AGM, Jean-Marc Lulin, the President and CEO, outlined the company's strategic priorities for 2026. With strong market conditions and solid shareholder backing, Azimut is set to initiate an extensive exploration campaign focusing on self-funded projects at its flagship sites, Wabamisk and Elmer. The company aims to complete a minimum of 20,000 metres of drilling this year, emphasizing its commitment to advancing high-potential projects to enhance shareholder value.
Significant progress has been reported at Wabamisk, particularly within the Fortin Zone, where a recently completed drilling program has demonstrated promising results. The latest drill hole encountered a mineralized zone at a depth of 515 metres, with native gold grains found, suggesting a potential vertical zonation of antimony to gold. Meanwhile, exploratory drilling at the Rosa Zone continues, alongside an initial lithium program in the Lithos Pegmatite Field, with results pending.
At Elmer, a 10,000-metre drilling program is set to begin, aimed at expanding the existing resource base. Azimut continues to streamline its project portfolio, focusing on impactful initiatives while maintaining rigorous financial discipline and a robust balance sheet. The company is well-positioned to maximize the value of its mineral projects, bolstered by strategic investor support.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Azimut Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AZM), following its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), has provided strong signals regarding its strategic direction and operational advancements, particularly in its flagship projects, Wabamisk and Elmer. With 67.95% of shares voted and all resolutions approved, shareholder support remains robust, indicative of confidence in management's execution capabilities.
The AGM highlighted an ambitious exploration strategy for 2026, with plans for 20,000 metres of drilling across multiple projects. Notably, Wabamisk's Fortin Zone has shown promising results, uncovering native gold at significant depths, suggesting a potential vertical zonation of antimony and gold. This could lead to an increase in mineral grades deeper in the system—an attractiveness for long-term stakeholders. The pending assay results from this drilling phase will be critical in shaping market sentiment moving forward.
In addition, Azimut is exploring the Rosa Zone, where initial drilling has confirmed a substantial gold discovery. With further drilling expected to solidify this find, the company may significantly bolster its resource portfolio. Meanwhile, the Elmer project, with an imminent 10,000-metre drill program aimed at expanding its resource base, remains an underexplored asset with considerable upside.
Investors should pay particular attention to Azimut's disciplined strategy of streamlining its project portfolio, focusing on high-impact properties, which can enhance operational efficiency and value generation for shareholders. Furthermore, the support from strategic investors like Agnico Eagle and Centerra Gold further solidifies Azimut’s market position.
In summary, Azimut emerges from its AGM with clear pathways to potential growth, supported by operational advancements and strategic focus. Investors should look for forthcoming assay results and updates on drilling programs, as these will likely influence stock performance and provide insights into the company’s valuation trajectory in a promising mining landscape.
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LONGUEUIL, Quebec, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV:AZM) (OTCQX:AZMTF) is pleased to announce the voting results for its Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) of shareholders held February 26, 2026.
A total of 68,381,133 shares were voted in person or by proxy at the AGM, corresponding to 67.95% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. Shareholders approved all matters presented at the AGM as follows:
| Votes For | % For | Vote Withheld | % Withheld | Total Voted | |
| Elections of Directors | |||||
| Glenn J. Mullan | 65,734,202 | 99.53% | 312,804 | 0.47% | 66,047,006 |
| Jean-Marc Lulin | 65,895,186 | 99.77% | 151,820 | 0.23% | 66,047,006 |
| Jean-Charles Potvin | 65,833,686 | 99.68% | 213,320 | 0.32% | 66,047,006 |
| Jacques Simoneau | 65,862,686 | 99.72% | 184,320 | 0.28% | 66,047,006 |
| Michel Brunet | 65,881,186 | 99.75% | 165,820 | 0.25% | 66,047,006 |
| Christiane Bergevin | 65,901,467 | 99.78% | 145,539 | 0.22% | 66,047,006 |
| Vanessa Laplante | 65,944,467 | 99.84% | 102,539 | 0.16% | 66,047,006 |
| Appointment of Auditors | 67,498,565 | 99.85% | 99,100 | 0.15% | 67,597,665 |
Each of the resolutions approved at the AGM are described in detail in the Company’s Management Proxy Circular dated January 12, 2026, available on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca.
Following the AGM, the Board of Directors reappointed the following officers of the Company: Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO; Moniroth Lim, CFO and Corporate Secretary; Jonathan Rosset, VP Corporate Development; Rock Lefrançois, VP Exploration.
STRATEGIC UPDATE
During the AGM, President and CEO Jean-Marc Lulin outlined Azimut’s strategy and key priorities for 2026. Supported by strong market conditions, solid shareholder support, and a highly effective exploration team, the Company has launched an ambitious exploration campaign with a clear focus on self-funded programs at its wholly owned flagship projects, Wabamisk and Elmer. Including the work planned at Kukamas, Azimut expects to complete at least 20,000 metres of drilling this year, clearly demonstrating the Company’s commitment to advancing its highest-ranked projects through drilling and delivering meaningful value to shareholders.
EXPLORATION & PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Wabamisk
Advancements at Wabamisk continues at pace. The most recent drilling program has just been completed on the Fortin Zone (antimony-gold), with a total of 5,105 metres (27 holes). Most recent advances are very encouraging based on the last and deepest hole drilled (hole WS26-113) which encountered the mineralized albitic unit at a vertical depth of about 515 metres (from 537.4 to 557.5 metres along the hole), about 200 metres below previous drilling, and remains largely open in all directions. In addition, for the first time at Fortin, native gold grains have been observed at a depth of 521 metres within hole WS26-113. This may suggest that Fortin shows antimony to gold vertical zonation, as documented in several deposits worldwide, where higher gold grades may occur deeper in the system. The potential for an antimony-gold vertical zonation at Fortin has been highlighted in press releases since January 16, 2025, and continues to represent one of the Company’s key exploration priorities at Wabamisk (see press release of January 21, 2026i). All assay results from this drilling phase are pending.
Drilling is active on the Rosa Zone (gold), with 736 metres (4 holes) completed so far in 2026, with a planned minimum of 2,000 metres. The maiden drilling program (3,633 metres, 26 holes), completed late last year, confirmed a kilometre-scale gold discovery open in all directions (see press release of February 9, 2026ii). Finally, results are expected shortly for the initial program conducted on the Lithos Pegmatite Field (lithium) in late 2025.
Elmer
Fieldwork at Elmer commences this week with the launch of a 10,000-metre drill program designed to expand the existing resource base. The project remains significantly underexplored. This work phase will advance Elmer toward its next valuation milestone with a resource update and, if warranted, a PEA (see press release of January 22, 2026iii).
Portfolio Management
Azimut continues to streamline its project portfolio while advancing active field programs. The Company will pursue select option agreements and divestitures, concentrating on a smaller number of high-impact projects. This disciplined focus aims to enhance efficiency and maximize the value of its most advanced assets for shareholders.
Qualified Person
Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin (P.Geo.), Azimut’s President and CEO, prepared this press release and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed herein, including the previously reported results presented by Azimut. He is acting as the Company’s qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Azimut
Azimut is a leading mineral company with a solid reputation for target generation and partnership development. The Company holds the largest portfolio of mineral projects in Quebec, controlling strategic land positions for gold, copper, nickel and lithium. Azimut conducts advanced exploration on several high-potential properties:
- Wabamisk (100% Azimut) – Fortin Zone (antimony-gold), drilling phase just completed; Rosa Zone (gold): second drilling program underway.
- Wabamisk East (100% Azimut) – Lithos North & South (lithium): assays pending from first drilling phase.
- Elmer (100% Azimut) – Patwon gold deposit at the resource stage (311,200 oz Indicated and 513,900 oz Inferrediv); 10,000-metre drilling program in preparation.
- Kukamas (KGHM option) – Perseus Zone (nickel-copper-PGE): 2026 program in preparation.
Azimut uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMine™ expert system), enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. The Company’s competitive edge is based on systematic regional-scale data analysis. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and a strong balance sheet.
Azimut has two strategic investors among its shareholders, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Centerra Gold Inc., which hold approximately 11% and 9.9%, respectively, of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares.
Contact and Information
Jean-Marc Lulin, President and CEO
Tel.: (450) 646-3015 – Fax: (450) 646-3045
Jonathan Rosset, Vice President Corporate Development
Tel.: (604) 202-7531
info@azimut-exploration.com www.azimut-exploration.com
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current expectations regarding future events. To the extent that any statements in this press release contain information that is not historical, the statements are essentially forward-looking and are often identified by words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “plan” and “believe”. The forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There are many factors that could cause such differences, particularly volatility and sensitivity to market metal prices, impact of change in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, imprecision in reserve estimates, environmental risks including increased regulatory burdens, unexpected geological conditions, adverse mining conditions, changes in government regulations and policies, including laws and policies, and failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities, as well as other development and operating risks. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required to do so by applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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i Azimut Advances Major Fortin Antimony-Gold Zone, Wabamisk Property, James Bay Region, Québec
ii Azimut Confirms Significant Gold Discovery at Rosa, Wabamisk Property, James Bay, Québec
iii Azimut to Conduct 10,000-metre Drill Program to Expand the Patwon Gold Deposit on the Elmer Property, James Bay region, Québec
iv Technical Report and Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Patwon Deposit, Elmer Property, Québec, Canada, prepared by Martin Perron, P.Eng., Chafana Hamed Sako, P.Geo., Vincent Nadeau-Benoit, P.Geo. and Simon Boudreau, P.Eng. of InnovExplo Inc., dated January 4, 2024. The initial MRE comprises Indicated resources of 311,200 ounces in 4.99 million tonnes grading 1.93 g/t Au and Inferred resources of 513,900 ounces in 8.22 million tonnes grading 1.94 g/t Au.
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