Max Resource Reports High-Grade Assays from the Florália Hematite DSO Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Max Resource Corp (MXROF) has reported high-grade assay results from its Florália Hematite DSO Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Out of 174 channel samples, 131 showed iron content ranging from 50% to 61% Fe, with a peak value of 64.7% Fe. Dry magnetic tests successfully increased Fe values by 4% to >6%.

The company has significantly expanded its geological target from 8-12mt at 58% Fe to 50-70mt at 55%-61% Fe. The project benefits from strategic infrastructure, including a 20km road connection to rail loading terminal and proximity to potential buyers Vale (20km northwest) and Arcelor Mittal (30km east).

Max Brazil, a subsidiary, has received In-Principle Advice from ASX regarding a planned listing. The company plans an IPO offering of 30-50 million shares at AUD $0.20 per share, aiming to raise AUD $6-10 million. Max will maintain controlling interest with 88 million ordinary shares and 12 million performance shares post-offering.

Positive

• High-grade iron ore assays with 131 samples showing 50-61% Fe content
• Significant increase in geological target from 8-12mt to 50-70mt
• Strategic infrastructure with rail and road connections to major buyers
• Successful dry magnetic tests improving Fe values by 4-6%
• Planned ASX listing and fundraising of up to AUD $10 million

Negative

• Resource estimates remain conceptual with no defined mineral resource
• Further exploration required to confirm geological target estimates

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 31, 2025) - MAX RESOURCE CORP. (TSXV: MAX) (OTC Pink: MXROF) (FSE: M1D2) ("Max" or the "Company") is pleased to report an update on the Florália Hematite DSO Project ("Florália DSO") located 67 km east of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil's largest iron ore and steel producing state.

Max has received high-grade assay results. To date, a total of 174 channel samples were taken across banded iron formation (BIF), with 131 returning values from 50 to 61% Fe with highlight value of 64.7% Fe (19mm fraction). Phosphorus values were low ranging from 0.01% to 0.05% (refer to Tables 2, 3 & Figure 1).

In addition, dry magnetic tests of 3 bulk (200 kg) samples, coarse crushed (<6.35mm), with a single pass, in a simple low magnetic drum circuit successfully increased Fe values from 4 to >6%. Typical next level magnetic intensity test work underway with the objective of further increasing Fe values (refer to Table below & Figure 3).

200 kg samples were collected and delivered to Fundação Gorceix é uma Instituição, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil for dry magnetic test work.

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We are pleased to report the inaugural 2025 drilling program consisting of approximately 800m of auger and 800m of diamond drilling nears completion. Preliminary results are due shortly (refer to Figures 2 and 3).

Max's inaugural 2024 exploration program resulted in the technical team significantly increasing the Florália DSO geological target from 8-12mt at 58% Fe to 50 to 70mt at 55%-61% Fe.
Max cautions investors the potential quantity and grade of the iron ore is conceptual in nature, and further cautions there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource and Max is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. Hematite mineralization tonnage potential estimation is based on in situ high-grade outcrops and interpreted and modelled magnetic anomalies. Density value used for the estimate is 2.8t/m³. Hematite sample grades range between 55-61%Fe. The 58 channel samples were collected for chemical analysis from in situ outcrops in previously mined slopes of industrial materials.

The Florália DSO Project holds advantages over other DSO (Direct Shipping Ore) projects in the Minas Gerais region: as strategically connected to an existing 20 km road southeast to rail loading terminal with rail networks connecting to multiple steel mills and shipping ports. Additionally, Florália DSO is connected via existing roads to potential DSO buyers, including Vale 20 km northwest and Arcelor Mittal 30 km east (refer to Figure 1).

"The channel assay results confirm the presence of high-grade iron ore (DSO) at Florália, with increased Fe grades through a dry magnetic circuit. Based on success, Florália could potentially supply superior DSO for local, domestic and overseas buyers," Max CEO, Brett Matich, commented.

"In addition, Max Iron Brazil has received In-Principle Advice from the ASX, in regards to a planned listing on the official ASX list, to then secure funding for the next stage of exploration and development for the Floralia DSO Project," he concluded.

Florália DSO, connected to existing 20 km road SE to railway terminal: existing roads to potential DSO buyers Vale (20 km NW) & Arcelor Mittal (30 km E) refer to map above. Local mining infrastructure; railway networks, haul roads, mining services & personnel.

Figure 1: Florália location and infrastructure map

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Florália channel geochemistry, logistics, auger and diamond drill hole locations

Figure 2: Florália geochemistry, logistics & drill hole locations

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 Dry magnetic bulk (200 kg) sample locations FL-001, FL-002 and FL-003

Figure 3: Florália DSO historic open cut; diamond drill hole DH-001 and drill core

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Table 1: Florália BIF results by Max (2024-2025) and Jaguar (2023)

Channel Sample #	Global Fe (%)	Fraction (mm) Fe (%)		Channel Sample #	Global Fe (%)
FC-001	57.6	63.8 (<0.15)		JGC-001	58.2
FC-002	54.9	57.4 (22)		JGC-002-1	58.3
FC-003	58.3	63.2 (<0.15)		JGC-002-2	61.0
FC-004	52.3	57.0(<0.15)		JGC-003-1	52.0
FC-005	57.4	64.0 (1)		JGC-003-2	58.8
FC-006	58.3	61.3 (<0.15)		JGC-004-1	55.4
FC-007	56.6	60.8 (16)		JGC-004-2	58.5
FC-008	53.7	61.4 (<0.15)		JGC-005-1	57.4
FC-009	58.9	62.3 (<0.15)		JGC-005-2	60.2
FC-010	58.1	61.5 (0.15)		JGC-006-1	55.9
FC-012	55.2	62.7 (<0.15)		JGC-007-1	61.9
FC-013	52.2	55.0 (16)		JGC-007-2	58.0
FC-015	51.1			JGC-008-1	58.4
FC-016	54.5			JGC-008-2	58.2
FC-017	58.1	62.9 (19)		JGC-009-1	56.6
FC-018	56.3			JGC-009-2	56.1
FC-019	58.7	61.9 (22)		JGC-010	53.2
FC-021	52.8	55.3 (1)		JGC-011-1	58.5
FC-022	56.8	59.9 (<0.15)		JGC-011-2	61.5
FC-023	52.6			JGC-012	59.6
FC-024	59.8	62.6 (1)		JGC-013	58.8
FC-025	55.8			JGC-014-1	57.8
FC-026	55.7			JGC-014-2	59.3
FC-027	56.0			JGC-015-1	60.9
FC-029	51.4	54.4 (1)		JGC-015-2	61.4
FC-030	56.4	59.7 (0.15)		JGC-016	63.7
FC-031	56.4	62.6 (19)		JGC-017	54.5
FC-032	53.6			JGC-018	61.5
FC-033	56.0			JGC-019	60.2
FC-034	53.1			JGC-020	58.2
FC-035	52.2	56.3 (1)		JGC-021	58.6
FC-036	53.7			JGC-022-1	61.1
FC-037	56.0	62.0 (0.15)		JGC-022-2	61.1
FC-039	60.3	62.4 (1)		JGC-022-3	57.5
FC-040	56.4			JGC-023	58.8
FC-041	54.8	62.1 (1)		JGC-024	57.7
FC-042	56.7			JGC-025	60.6
FC-043	61.0	64.9 (1)		JGC-026-1	56.0
FC-044	51.9			JGC-026-2	54.4
FC-045	56.3			JGC-026-3	52.5
FC-046	52.9	63.6 (19)		JGC-027	58.2
FC-047	56.2			JGC-028	58.6
FC-048	57.6	59.1 (1)		JGC-029	55.0
FC-049	58.4			JGC-030	58.0
FC-050	55.1			JGC-031	56.5
FC-051	55.0	58.8 (1)		JGC-031-1	56.8
FC-052	54.0			JGC-032-2	58.2
FC-053	56.8			JGC-033	56.7
FC-054	54.1	59.6 (6.3)		JGC-034	56.9
FC-055	56.3			JGC-035	59.3
FC-056	55.0			JGC-036-1	58.5
FC-057	58.3			JGC-036-2	58.8
FC-058	60.5	62.8 (0.15)		JGC-037	57.3
FC-059	59.7			JGC-038	54.7
FC-061	51.1	58.1 (19)		JGC-039	57.9
FC-063	52.2	56.6 (19)		JGC-040	61.4
FC-064	55.1	58.1 (19)		JGC-041	54.8
FC-065	52.0	55.4 (16)
FC-071	51.6	53.9 (19)
FC-074	53.7	54.6 (19)
FC-075	56.7	59.6 (<0.15)
FC-077	56.8	58.3 (<0.15)
FC-094	53.9	58.0 (19)
FC-122	50.9	59.5 (19)
FC-123	51.2	56.5 (19)
FC-131	51.6	57.8 (19)
FC-146	59.8	65.8 (<0.15)
FC-151	54.5	60.0 (6.3)
FC-159	56.1	63.6 (16)
FC-160	51.6	61.6 (16)
FC-161	52.1	57.9 (16)
FC-162	58.2	64.7 (19)
FC-169	52.1	59.5 (19)
FC-170	53.1	57.2 (19)

 

Table 2: Florália BIF fraction results by Max (2024-2025

Channel Sample #	Global Fe (%)	22mm Fe (%)	19mm Fe (%)	16mm Fe (%)	6.3mm Fe (%)	1mm (Fe%)	0.15mm Fe (%)	Fe (%) <0.15mm
FC-001	57.6	44.9	42.0	44.0	51.9	56.9	59.2	63.8
FC-002	54.9	57.4	57.3	54.7	56.5	56.0	47.6	57.3
FC-003	58.3	59.9	58.1	59.1	58.2	57.1	54.5	63.2
FC-004	52.3	52.3	52.5	52.1	53.3	53.1	47.8	57.0
FC-005	57.4	63.5	62.1	63.2	63.3	64.0	45.8	50.4
FC-006	58.3	59.4	60.5	60.0	58.8	61.2	51.8	61.3
FC-007	56.6	60.0	60.7	60.8	57.6	56.1	49.4	60.5
FC-008	53.7	57.7	55.8	55.6	55.4	53.1	46.2	61.4
FC-009	58.9	60.5	57.9	58.2	59.4	59.8	53.8	62.3
FC-010	58.1	53.5	51.9	53.7	53.7	56.3	61.5	60.3
FC-012	55.2	57.0	56.2	56.9	56.5	54.2	48.0	62.7
FC-013	52.2	53.2	54.6	55.0	53.8	52.2	47.7	51.7
FC-017	58.1	58.2	62.8	58.7	61.2	60.0	55.4	58.7
FC-019	58.7	61.9	59.9	58.7	60.6	61.0	54.6	59.7
FC-021	52.8	49.1	51.0	50.9	54.3	55.3	52.3	50.8
FC-022	56.8	48.7	49.0	45.9	50.4	56.9	59.6	59.9
FC-024	59.8	51.5	59.2	54.5	60.5	62.6	59.7	59.0
FC-029	51.4	51.7	52.6	51.0	53.9	54.4	49.5	48.0
FC-030	56.4	48.3	44.0	50.8	55.2	58.1	59.7	58.0
FC-031	56.4	62.0	62.6	61.4	61.3	59.3	48.8	51.7
FC-035	52.2	47.9	55.0	53.9	53.7	56.3	51.5	49.6
FC-037	56.0	46.8	43.1	43.5	51.4	60.0	62.0	58.1
FC-039	60.3	58.8	57.6	58.5	59.2	62.4	61.0	57.1
FC-041	54.8	54.6	50.3	55.0	58.1	62.1	51.8	56.5
FC-043	61.0	61.3	63.6	63.4	64.3	64.9	59.8	58.6
FC-046	52.9	59.0	63.6	59.2	60.0	60.1	47.9	52.7
FC-048	57.6	51.2	46.8	49.8	56.7	59.1	58.5	58.3
FC-051	55.0	55.3	52.3	53.8	56.7	58.8	52.5	55.3
FC-054	54.1	55.8	58.3	54.4	59.6	56.6	45.6	55.5
FC-058	60.5	54.4	55.9	57.7	59.6	60.2	62.8	60.1
FC-061	51.1		58.1	57.1	56.0	47.6	38.6	42.0
FC-063	52.2		56.6	55.5	54.9	52.7	46.4	53.5
FC-064	55.1		58.1	57.1	57.0	55.7	51.0	54.7
FC-065	52.0		55.0	55.4	53.3	51.7	48.8	51.1
FC-071	51.6		53.9	53.0	52.5	52.8	47.4	52.8
FC-074	53.7		54.6	53.2	54.3	54.1	53.7	52.7
FC-075	56.7		57.4	57.0	57.5	56.5	51.2	59.6
FC-077	56.8		57.4	57.3	57.9	56.3	55.0	58.3
FC-078	52.0		59.9	55.2	52.5	52.0	51.4	52.1
FC-094	53.9		58.0	55.7	56.9	55.8	50.7	53.2
FC-122	50.9		59.5	59.3	56.4	53.0	47.2	55.4
FC-123	51.2		56.5	53.9	53.5	51.8	47.8	56.4
FC-131	51.6		57.8	56.6	56.3	50.5	41.4	41.8
FC-146	59.8		63.1	61.6	58.2	56.5	60.1	65.8
FC-151	54.5		59.5	59.9	60.0	56.7	48.7	48.2
FC-159	56.1		63.2	63.6	62.8	59.3	48.3	51.4
FC-160	51.6		60.4	61.6	59.4	56.2	42.8	42.5
FC-161	52.1		56.2	57.8	57.4	53.8	54.3	46.1
FC-162	58.2		64.7	63.7	63.9	59.5	44.9	45.8
FC-169	52.1		59.5	58.6	57.4	49.8	43.8	42.8
FC-170	53.1		57.2	56.4	55.4	56.0	48.2	35.4

 

Quality Assurance

Chemical analysis was performed at ALS Laboratories. Metal Oxides are determined using XRF analysis. Fusion disks are made with pulped samples and the addition of a borate-based flux. Analysis at ALS is for a 24-element suite. FeO is determined using titration and LOI using loss determination by thermogravimetric analysis at 1000°C.

Max did not insert standards or blanks in the assay stream and is relying on ALS's lab QA/QC. The ALS lab inserts its own standards at set frequencies and monitors the precision of the XRF analysis. These results reported well within the specified 2 standard deviations of the mean grades for the main elements.

Proposed IPO of Max Brazil Iron Ltd. ("Max Brazil") to the Official List of the ASX

Further to its news releases on December 12, 2024, January 2, 2025, January 7, 2025, January 9, 2025, and January 20, 2025, Max Brazil has closed the third tranche of its non-brokered private placement for a new aggregate amount of 27,300,000 ordinary shares in the capital of Max Brazil (the "Ordinary Shares") at a price of AUD $0.10 per Ordinary Share for aggregate gross proceeds AUD $2,730,000. Following the completion of the third tranche offering, the Company owns approximately 76.5% of the issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares.

At the special meeting held on February 26, 2025, shareholders of the Company approved an ordinary resolution approving the undertaking of an initial public offering by the Company's majority owned subsidiary, Max Brazil. There was overwhelming support with 99.55% of shares voted at the meeting in favour of the resolution.

Max Brazil has received In-Principle Advice on suitability from ASX Limited (the "ASX") to advance plans for admission to the official list of the Australian Securities Exchange. Max Brazil plans to lodge a Prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in Q2 2025. The ASX confirmed the ticker code MAX has been reserved for Max Brazil.

Max Brazil plans to complete an initial public offering of a minimum of 30,000,000 Ordinary Shares at a price of AUD $0.20 per Ordinary Share for minimum aggregate gross proceeds of AUD $6,000,000 up to a maximum of 50,000,000 Ordinary Shares for maximum aggregate proceeds of AUD $10,000,000 (the "Offering").

Following the completion of the Offering, Max will continue to be a controlling shareholder in Max Brazil holding 88,000,000 ordinary shares and 12,000,000 performance shares.

The net proceeds of the Offering to be used, among other things, for the advancement of the Florália DSO Project, and for general working capital purposes.

Max Brazil will be subject to applicable Australian securities legislation and the rules and regulations of the ASX. There is no guarantee that the proposed IPO or listing of Max Brazil on the ASX will be completed on the terms set out in this announcement or at all. Closing of the IPO is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals.

Sierra Azul Copper-Silver Project Background

The Company's wholly owned Sierra Azul Project sits along the Colombian portion of the world's largest producing copper belt (Andean belt), with world-class infrastructure and the presence of global majors (Glencore and Chevron).

Max has an Earn-In Agreement ("EIA") with Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation ("Freeport"), a wholly-owned affiliate of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) relating to the Sierra Azul Project. Under the terms of the EIA, Freeport has been granted a two-stage option to acquire up to an 80% ownership interest in the Sierra Azul Project by funding cumulative expenditures of C$50 million and making cash payments to Max of C$1.55 million.

Sierra Azul comprises three districts: AM, Conejo and URU. Collectively the three contiguous districts stretch over 120 km in NNE/SSW direction (refer to Figure 4). Max Resource's land tenure at Sierra Azul includes 188 km² of mining concessions and 1,141 km² of mineral concession applications

Collectively the three contiguous Districts stretch over 120 km in NNE/SSW direction

Figure 4: Sierra Azul Copper Silver Project comprises three districts: AM, Conejo and URU

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AM-13: Exploration Target Increased to 1,500m by 100m

• Copper-silver mineralization identified over 1,500m of strike and open ended
• New composite channel assay results include:
  • 1.6% Copper & 6 g/t Silver over 55.0m (CS11)
  • 1.6% Copper & 7 g/t Silver over 49.0m (CS08)
  • 1.0% Copper & 6 g/t Silver over 26.0m (CS01)
• The 100m wide mineralized body rises over 300m in elevation between El Cedro and Mapurito valleys suggesting significant depth potential
  • Manto-style mineralization and alteration, similar to deposits in the Tocopilla - Taltal region of northern Chile, where a mineralized corridor extends well over 100-km and hosts several economic deposits including Mantos Blancos estimated to contain 500mt at 1% Copper
    (Reference material on the Mantos Blancos deposit available here)
    Max cautions investors copper-silver mineralization at Mantos Blancos is not necessarily indicative of similar mineralization at Sierra Azul.

AM-15: Discovery of New Manto Style Target Proximal to AM-13

• The new AM-15 discovery is located approximately 1,000m northwest of AM-13
• Early work suggests a large target footprint with five mineralized outcrops already identified over a 100m by 300m and open in all directions
• High priority target based on potential size, grade and proximity to AM-13

Image showing extended footprint of AM-13 in relation to the AM-15 discovery

Figure 5: AM-13 & AM-15 Target Zone

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Freeport McMoRan Funded US $4.8 Million Approved Exploration Budget for 2025

The 2025 exploration program at the Sierra Azul has three objectives: Drill Target Development, District Scale Exploration and Basin Scale Analysis.

Drill Target Development

The Drill Target Development program will focus exploration on priority targets located in all three districts of the Sierra Azul Project: AM, Conejo and URU. The goal of the program is to prepare the selected targets for drilling. The work program is well under way and includes detailed geological mapping and soil sampling as well as planned ground geophysical surveys and detailed structural analysis.

District Scale Exploration

The District Scale Exploration Program commenced in 2024 and is designed to systematically evaluate the entire Sierra Azul Project area with the goal of identifying additional priority targets for follow-up. The program has two components: soil and stream sediment sampling.

The district-scale soil sampling program comprises a total of 3,646 samples collected at 50m intervals along lines spaced 2,000m apart. The sampling campaign commenced in 2024 and approximately 27% of the planned samples have been collected.

Qualified Person

The Company's disclosure of a technical or scientific nature in this news release was reviewed and approved by Tim Henneberry, P.Geo (British Columbia), a member of the Max Resource advisory board, who serves as a qualified person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.

For more information visit on Max Resource: https://www.maxresource.com/

For more information visit on Max Brazil: https://maxironbrazil.com/

For additional information contact:
Tim McNulty E: info@maxresource.com T: (604) 290-8100
Rahim Lakha E. rahim@bluesailcapital.com
Brett Matich T: (604) 484 1230

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.

Except for statements of historic fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law.
Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to delays or uncertainties with regulatory approvals, including that of the TSXV. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. There are no assurances that the commercialization plans for Max Resources Corp. described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

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FAQ

What are the latest iron ore grades reported from MXROF's Florália Project?

131 out of 174 channel samples showed iron content of 50-61% Fe, with a peak value of 64.7% Fe, and low phosphorus values ranging from 0.01% to 0.05%.

How much did MXROF increase its Florália Project resource target in 2024?

The geological target increased from 8-12mt at 58% Fe to 50-70mt at 55%-61% Fe, though this estimate remains conceptual pending further exploration.

What is the planned IPO size for Max Brazil on the ASX in 2025?

The IPO aims to raise between AUD $6-10 million by offering 30-50 million shares at AUD $0.20 per share.

What infrastructure advantages does MXROF's Florália Project have?

The project connects to a rail loading terminal via 20km road and is near potential buyers Vale (20km NW) and Arcelor Mittal (30km E), with access to rail networks, ports, and mining services.