Arizona Eagle Mining Corp.

Name: AZEM Verdict Framework Scorecard — WATCH
Item: Arizona Eagle Mining Corp.
Rating: 17
Author: Mining Stock Report

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TSXV · Gold · Scored May 5, 2026

Composite Score 17/25

Management Skin-in-the-Game

4/5

Arizona Eagle Mining Corp. listed on TSXV via RTO (formerly Core Nickel Corp.) on March 31, 2026. Approximately 53% of common shares are held by principals and management subject to escrow — one of the highest insider ownership levels seen at listing for a recent TSXV junior, signalling strong management conviction in the project. The team immediately initiated a Phase 1 drill program (4,500m) to validate the historical resource, demonstrating execution focus rather than promotional behaviour. The April 2026 acquisition of three past-producing silver mines shows active portfolio building. Management track record in prior ventures not available in public disclosures reviewed.

Project Geology Quality

3/5

The Eagle Project in Yavapai County, Arizona hosts a historical (non-NI 43-101 compliant) estimate of 878,000 oz Au at 11.7 g/t and 5 million oz Ag at the McCabe Mine, with mineralization open for expansion. An 11.7 g/t Au grade is world-class if confirmed by modern compliant drilling — few projects of this grade exist in North America. However, historical estimates carry significant uncertainty and cannot be used for resource/reserve reporting or economic studies until converted by NI 43-101 compliant work, which the Phase 1 program (expected to conclude June 2026) is designed to begin. The April 2026 acquisition of three past-producing high-grade silver mines (Arizona National, Lookout, Silver Belt — 62 acres of patented land, closing expected June 19-30) adds further prospectivity. Arizona is a favourable, well-established mining jurisdiction with strong infrastructure.

Capital Structure Health

4/5

Tight share structure for a recently listed junior. Per the TSXV listing announcement (March 31, 2026), the company had 49,006,929 common shares issued and outstanding, 4,698,069 warrants, and 2,637,647 stock options, for 56,342,645 on a fully diluted basis. With approximately 53% of shares held by management in escrow, the effective free float is very small. Note: these figures are sourced from the listing press release — cap-table pre-extracted file is not yet available for this ticker, so formal cap-table fields are set to null. Tight structure is a positive; however, future drill programs and silver mine acquisitions will require additional financing.

Catalyst Proximity

4/5

High near-term catalyst density: (1) Phase 1 drill program (~4,500m) expected to conclude June 2026 — initial assay results will validate or refine the 878,000 oz @ 11.7 g/t historical estimate and represent the key binary event for the thesis; (2) Second drill rig mobilizing July 2026 for follow-up drilling; (3) Closing of three silver mine acquisitions (patented land, 62 acres) expected June 19-30, 2026, adding portfolio optionality. The June drill results are a near-dated, high-impact catalyst.

Comparable Acquisition Value

2/5

No NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate exists yet, making a P/NAV calculation unreliable. The historical estimate of 878,000 oz Au @ 11.7 g/t would imply significant NAV if converted to a compliant estimate, but historical estimates are subject to material revision. Arizona's favourable jurisdiction commands a premium to many international locations and reduces permitting risk. Acquisition score will be revisited once Phase 1 drill results are published and a compliant resource is defined.

Analyst Summary

Arizona Eagle Mining (TSXV:AZEM) is an early-stage junior gold-silver play that listed on TSXV via RTO in late March 2026. The central thesis is validating an eye-catching historical estimate of 878,000 oz Au at 11.7 g/t — if Phase 1 drilling (results expected June 2026) confirms this grade at meaningful tonnage, the company could reprice dramatically. Management's ~53% insider ownership in escrow signals conviction. The tight share structure (49M shares out, 56M fully diluted) limits dilution overhang. Key risks: historical estimates frequently disappoint on grade continuity at depth; the company is pre-resource and will need capital raises to advance. WATCH ahead of Phase 1 drill results — this is a thesis-confirmation story with a clear near-term binary event. Cap-table and resource data not available from pre-extracted filings; share figures sourced from listing press release for reference only.

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Company

Exchange / Ticker: TSXV:AZEM
Jurisdiction: Arizona
Primary Commodity: Gold
Website: https://arizonaeaglemining.com

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