Vancouver, British Columbia – January 27, 2026 – Pacific Imperial Mines Inc. (TSX.V: PPM) (“Pacific Imperial” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement dated January 26, 2026 (“Option Agreement”) with Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay”) pursuant to which Hudbay has granted the Company the option (the “Option”) to acquire a 100% interest in the Fenton property in British Columbia (the “Property”).