Trilogy Metals Expands Leadership Team Following U.S. Government Backing for Alaska Mining Projects
Trilogy Metals Inc. (TMQ) surged 18% after appointing mining finance veteran Egizio Bianchini as Strategic Advisor and bolstering its corporate communications team. The moves follow October's $1.5 billion federal commitment to Alaska's Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, where Arctic deposits hold 46.7 million tonnes of 2.11% copper-grade ore.
Shares closed at $6.21 on January 23, marking a 331% annual gain that dwarfs the S&P 500's 14% return. The company's January 2026 presentation positions its Ambler District as a future domestic source for critical minerals including copper, zinc, and cobalt - metals increasingly vital for renewable energy infrastructure.