Kinterra Capital Corp. ("Kinterra Capital"), a private equity firm that invests in and develops key critical minerals assets and strategic infrastructure necessary for the energy transition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Zeidler as Senior Director, Environment for its portfolio company, White Pine Copper (“White Pine” or “the Company"), owner and operator of one North America's largest independently-owned copper assets. The Company is a joint venture between a Kinterra affiliate and Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF).

Amanda Zeidler is a highly qualified Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional with over two decades of experience developing and overseeing environmental and safety regulatory compliance programs, risk management, permitting, and injury reduction efforts. Throughout her career, Zeidler has led teams and overseen operations spanning six countries.

“Amanda is an excellent addition to the White Pine team,” said Cheryl Brandon, Co-Managing Partner of Kinterra Capital. “Her deep industry experience in providing strategic direction, assessment, and reporting of all environmental aspects including risk management sets her apart to provide managerial leadership for the Company's HSE needs and strategy at the White Pine North property.”

Zeidler comes to White Pine from Lundin Mining Corporation where she was Senior Director, Environment, and served in numerous roles for its Eagle Mine project, most recently as Health, Safety, Environment & Permitting Manager. Previously, she held environmental positions at companies including Rio Tinto. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Northland College.

“I am thrilled to be joining the highly experienced teams at Kinterra and Highland to advance the White Pine Copper project,” said Zeidler. “This high-quality asset located in Michigan is well-positioned to contribute to the energy transition.”

“Amanda’s appointment underscores Kinterra’s commitment to excellence in environmental and safety leadership and our dedication to ensuring our investments are compliant with environmental regulations in the rapidly evolving energy transition landscape,” added Kamal Toor, Co-Managing Partner of Kinterra Capital.

About Kinterra Capital 

Kinterra Capital is a private equity firm investing in the people, ideas, critical minerals, and strategic infrastructure necessary to accelerate the energy transition. Kinterra leverages significant domain specific technical and transactional expertise to source and manage investments that create value for key stakeholders, all while enhancing the communities within which we operate through meaningful partnerships. At Kinterra, we focus on innovative ideation, rigorous analysis and executing with excellence to make investments that will create a more sustainable future. For more information about Kinterra Capital, visit www.kinterracapital.com

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