American Lithium Minerals Strikes Gold in BC, Bets Future on Blockchain Tokenization

CARSON CITY, NV – January 16, 2026 – In a move that signals a dramatic strategic shift, American Lithium Minerals, Inc. (OTCID: AMLM) today announced its entry into the lucrative gold sector by acquiring a 19% interest in Cunningham Mining Ltd. The deal gives the Nevada-based exploration company a significant stake in the 'Nugget Trap' placer claims, a high-potential gold property located in the heart of British Columbia's famed Golden Triangle.

The acquisition is coupled with a major leadership change, with Ryan Cunningham being appointed President and CEO of AMLM's wholly-owned subsidiary, American Mineral Resources, Inc. More profoundly, the move is part of a larger transformation for AMLM, which is repositioning itself from a traditional mineral explorer into a pioneering 'commodity acquisition and tokenization vehicle,' aiming to merge the old-world grit of mining with the new-world finance of blockchain technology.

A Golden Opportunity in a Legendary Region

The 'Nugget Trap' property is no ordinary claim. Spanning 573.7 acres in the Skeena Mining Division, it sits within one of North America's most prolific and historically significant mining districts. The Golden Triangle of northwestern British Columbia is experiencing a modern-day renaissance, fueled by a strong gold market and recent infrastructure improvements. This region is home to some of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits, including Seabridge Gold’s KSM Project, which boasts estimated reserves of 38.8 million ounces of gold and is located in close proximity to the Nugget Trap claim.

AMLM’s new asset comes with compelling preliminary data. According to the company, a recent independent assay from a 25-pit test program indicated an average of over 25.54 grams of gold per cubic meter of pay gravel, along with notable silver content. For a placer operation, which involves extracting gold from surface-level gravel and sand deposits, these figures are exceptionally high and suggest a potentially rich and easily accessible resource. The gold recovered was described as jagged, fine-grained flakes, indicating its source is likely nearby lode deposits upstream, including the massive systems being explored by Seabridge.

Cunningham Mining Ltd. already holds permits from the British Columbia Ministry of Mines for a 30,000 cubic yard per annum mining program, allowing for a swift transition toward potential production and cash flow. This operational readiness provides a tangible foundation for AMLM's investment, grounding its ambitious new strategy in a proven, high-value commodity.

From Mines to Ledger: A Pivot to Tokenization

While the gold acquisition is significant on its own, it is the company's declared pivot to Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization that represents the most audacious part of its new strategy. AMLM is moving beyond simply digging minerals out of the ground; it intends to digitize them on the blockchain. The company aims to become a vehicle for tokenizing a wide range of commodities, including gold, lithium, rare earth elements, and even oil and gas.

This strategy seeks to unlock new avenues for financing and investment by converting physical, in-ground assets into tradable digital tokens. The goal is to tap into the vast liquidity of the global crypto economy, offering investors a novel way to gain exposure to real-world commodities with the transparency and efficiency of blockchain technology.

This isn't just a theoretical plan. Cunningham Mining Ltd., now an AMLM partner, has already announced its own 'Nugget Trap (RWA) Token' offering. The initiative aims to raise $60 million by selling 100 million tokens at $0.60 each, with the tokens directly backed by the in-ground assets of the placer claim. This move provides a clear blueprint for how AMLM intends to fund future operations—not just through traditional equity or debt, but by monetizing its resource base directly to a global pool of digital investors.

The Junior Miner's Dilemma: A Juggler's Act

AMLM's ambitions are as vast as its project portfolio is diverse, which presents a significant operational and financial challenge. The company is not merely a gold explorer or a lithium developer; it is attempting to be both, and much more, all at once. Its portfolio includes:

• La Grande Plata: A high-grade silver project in Chile.
• Furano: A porphyry copper-gold project, also in Chile.
• Quebec Projects: Three properties focused on lithium, copper, nickel, gold, and rare earth elements (REEs).
• Cheryl Creek Gold Project: An exploration asset in the Yukon.
• Sarcobatus Lithium: A 1,780-acre lithium property in Central Nevada.

Managing such a geographically and geologically diverse portfolio requires immense capital and expert oversight. For a junior exploration company trading on the OTC market, simultaneously advancing projects on two continents while pioneering a complex blockchain-based financial model is a high-wire act. The company has explicitly stated it is seeking financing to develop these assets, and the success of its RWA tokenization strategy will be critical to its ability to fund this multi-front expansion.

The appointment of Ryan Cunningham, who is also the CEO of Cunningham Mining, to lead AMLM's subsidiary suggests a strategy of tight integration, likely aimed at leveraging his experience with the tokenization model. However, the company's ability to execute across this sprawling portfolio remains a key question for investors and industry observers.

Balancing the tangible promise of high-grade gold with the speculative nature of its blockchain-based financing future places the company at a fascinating crossroads. The inherent risks of mineral exploration are now compounded by the regulatory and market volatility of the digital asset space. The success of this complex strategy will hinge on the company's ability to navigate both the rugged terrain of northern British Columbia and the volatile, uncharted territory of digital asset markets.