Trilogy Metals Inc. 10-Q

Item 1A. Risk Factors Trilogy and its future business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks and uncertainties due to the nature of our business and the present stage of exploration of our mineral properties. Certain of these risks and uncertainties are under the heading “Risk Factors” under Trilogy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on our website at www.trilogymetals.com. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Trilogy Metals Inc. For the Quarter Ended August 31, 2026 26 ​ Table of contents With the exception of the addition of the below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Trilogy’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. ​ The DOW Transaction Documents contain covenants that may restrict our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to take actions management believes are important to our long-term strategy, and therefore could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, or results of operations. The DOW Transaction Documents contain covenants requiring us to take certain actions or restricting our ability to take certain actions. The covenants in the DOW Transaction Documents restrict us with respect to, among other things, (i) incurring borrowed debt in excess of $1,000,000,000 in the aggregate until the earlier of January 1, 2029 or a change of control, without DOW prior written approval, and (ii) for so long as the DOW meets certain beneficial ownership percentages of the Company and the current owners of Ambler Metals continue to beneficially own at least 25% of the voting and/or economic ownership interests of Ambler Metals, we are bound by certain “Restricted Entity Event” covenants, including providing the DOW with notice of certain acquisitions by “Restricted Entities,” including when a Restricted Entity beneficially owns five percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of the Company or South32, or gains the right to appoint a director to those boards or obtain material commercial rights with Ambler Metals. Further, the parties will not agree, and will revise Ambler Metals’ organizational documents to prohibit, specified investments without DOW consent in Ambler Metals, or the owners of Ambler Metals by Restricted Persons, or the direct or indirect sale or transfer of material assets or products of Ambler Metals to any Restricted Entity. Compliance with the covenants contained in the DOW Transaction Documents could restrict our ability to take actions that management believes are important to our long-term strategy. If strategic transactions we wish to undertake are prohibited by the DOW Transaction Documents, our ability to execute our long-term strategy could be materially adversely affected. The United States Department of War’s ownership interest may create additional governance, regulatory and geopolitical considerations for the Company. The DOW ownership interest and Board observer right may result in increased governmental engagement with, or perceived influence over, the Company. Shareholders, business partners, regulators, foreign governments or other stakeholders may perceive the DOW as having influence over certain aspects of the Company’s business or strategic direction. Such perceptions could affect the Company’s relationships with investors, strategic partners, governments and other stakeholders. The Company may be subject to restrictions or additional compliance requirements regarding its dealings or relationships with certain entities, including entities that are designated or otherwise considered restricted under applicable U.S. government laws, regulations or policies. These requirements could limit the Company’s ability to enter into relationships with prospective investors, suppliers, contractors, customers, financing sources or strategic partners and may require the Company to undertake additional diligence and compliance procedures. The scope and application of such restrictions may also change over time as U.S. government laws, regulations, policies and national security priorities evolve. Changes in U.S. government policies, administrations, national security priorities or critical minerals strategies could also affect the DOW’s relationship with the Company or its investment objectives. The DOW’s involvement may result in additional regulatory, compliance, reputational or geopolitical considerations for the Company. Compliance with applicable restrictions, or changes to those restrictions, could increase costs, restrict potential business or financing opportunities, or adversely affect relationships with existing or prospective counterparties. Any such developments could affect the Company’s business relationships, strategic opportunities, access to capital or the market price of its common shares. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Trilogy Metals Inc. For the Quarter Ended August 31, 2026 27 ​ Table of contents Increases in energy prices and inflationary pressures could materially increase our capital and operating costs and adversely affect the economic viability of our projects. ​ Global energy markets have experienced significant volatility, including increases in oil and fuel prices associated with geopolitical developments involving Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Prolonged disruptions in global energy supply or transportation routes may lead to sustained increases in oil and other energy prices. ​ Energy costs are a significant component of the cost of developing and operating mining projects. Sustained increases in the price of oil, fuel, power and other energy inputs may increase the cost of construction, transportation, equipment operation and the production and delivery of consumables used in mining operations. Higher energy prices may also contribute to broader inflationary pressures affecting the costs of labor, materials, equipment, reagents, contractors and other services required for the development and operation of our projects. ​ Estimated capital costs, operating costs, production levels and economic returns for our projects are based on assumptions regarding, among other things, input costs, energy prices, supply chains and inflation. If energy prices remain elevated or inflation persists, actual costs may be significantly higher than our current estimates. Higher costs or increased uncertainty regarding future costs could adversely affect project development decisions, reduce projected economic returns, require additional financing or result in delays in development or construction. Any of these factors could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the economic viability of our projects. ​ Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures These disclosures are not applicable to us.