# Carolina Rush Reports Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Brewer Gold-Copper Project, South Carolina, USA

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Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/RUSH/news/5941230929313528/carolina-rush-reports-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-for-brewer-gold-copper-pr

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-03-20T10:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Carolina Rush Corporation

- Ticker: RUSH

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: South Carolina, USA

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper

- Document categories: Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 23:22:57 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Carolina Rush has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Brewer Gold-Copper Project in South Carolina, USA, establishing an initial Indicated resource of 202 koz Au and 16.8 Mlbs Cu, and an Inferred resource of 210 koz Au and 7.9 Mlbs Cu. Additionally, an Inferred backfill resource of 139 koz Au and 9.7 Mlbs Cu was reported. The company highlights the resource's potential for expansion, particularly at depth, and plans further geophysical surveys and deep drilling to test for copper porphyry mineralization.

Reasoning: Carolina Rush has reported its maiden MRE for the Brewer Gold-Copper Project, establishing a significant initial resource that is NI 43-101 compliant and open for expansion. However, a large component of the resource is Inferred, and the backfill portion is entirely theoretical without metallurgical validation, which introduces uncertainty.

- Positive factor: Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate establishes a baseline for the project

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by a Qualified Person

- Positive factor: Resource remains open for expansion, particularly at depth

- Positive factor: Includes both in-situ and backfill resources

- Negative factor: Significant portion of the in-situ resource is in the Inferred category

- Negative factor: Backfill resource is entirely Inferred and considered theoretical, lacking metallurgical studies

- Negative factor: No grade sensitivity analysis was conducted for the backfill resource

Facts used in scoring: 14

## Classification and evidence

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states this is a 'maiden Mineral Resource Estimate' for the Brewer Gold-Copper Project.

Evidence · text

> maiden Mineral Resource Estimate

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared under National Instrument 43-101 \('NI 43-101'\) standards.

Evidence · text

> prepared under National Instrument 43-101 \("NI 43-101"\) standards

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The estimate was prepared by Independent and Qualified Person \(QP\), Patrick J. Hollenbeck, who reviewed, completed, validated, and approved the MRE.

Evidence · text

> Independent and Qualified Person \(QP\), Patrick J. Hollenbeck

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: A significant portion of the in-situ resource \(7.8 Mt\) and the entire backfill resource \(11.9 Mt\) are classified as Inferred.

Evidence · table

> Inferred

Context: 7,805

**All Inferred**

Polarity: negative

Definition: M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.

Why it applies: The entire Brewer Backfill Mineral Resource Statement is classified as Inferred.

Evidence · text

> Brewer Inferred Backfill Mineral Resource Statement

**Theoretical Recovery Only**

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Details on the metallurgical properties and processing methods required to extract gold and copper from the backfill material have not been undertaken. As such, the Backfill resource is considered theoretical'.

Evidence · text

> the Backfill resource is considered theoretical and additional studies are required to report the inferred resources at a higher level of confidence.

**Open for Expansion**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The company states that the 'resource remains open for potential expansion in several directions, particularly at depth'.

Evidence · text

> The resource remains open for expansion, particularly at depth

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (14)

### indicated

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:7051682f8b993209e01f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer In Situ
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 6022000
- Grade: 1.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 202
- Contained Unit: koz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.5
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first Indicated resource for the project, providing a solid foundation for future studies with a good gold grade for potential open-pit mining.

- Positive factor: Maiden Indicated resource provides initial confidence

- Positive factor: Good gold grade for an open pit scenario

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant and QP signed

Evidence · table

> 1.04

Context: 6,022

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### indicated

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:7051682f8b993209e01f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer In Situ
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 6022000
- Grade: 0.1266
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 16811
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0.5
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource includes a notable copper component, adding value as a byproduct to the primary gold mineralization.

- Positive factor: Maiden Indicated resource includes copper as a significant byproduct

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant and QP signed

Evidence · table

> 1,266

Context: 6,022

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:2160fda46e05fc9c1c16
- Deposit or zone: Brewer In Situ
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 7805000
- Grade: 0.84
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 210
- Contained Unit: koz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.5
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred gold resource adds substantial ounces and indicates further potential, but its lower confidence level requires additional drilling for upgrade.

- Positive factor: Adds significant gold ounces to the overall resource

- Positive factor: Indicates potential for resource expansion

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower confidence and cannot be converted to reserves

Evidence · table

> 0.84

Context: 7,805

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:2160fda46e05fc9c1c16
- Deposit or zone: Brewer In Situ
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 7805000
- Grade: 0.046
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 7908
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0.5
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Au

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred copper resource contributes to the project's overall metal content, but its lower grade and confidence category suggest it requires further definition.

- Positive factor: Adds to the overall copper endowment of the project

- Negative factor: Lower copper grade compared to the Indicated resource

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower confidence

Evidence · table

> 460

Context: 7,805

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:d4afe31c49d4d225df5f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 1-4

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2000000
- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 11
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource identifies potential gold content in historical material, but its low grade and theoretical nature, coupled with a lack of metallurgical studies, indicate high uncertainty.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 2,000

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:d4afe31c49d4d225df5f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 1-4

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2000000
- Grade: 0.0094
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 414
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is very low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 94

Context: 2,000

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:a6c45b2eea2e6065bfb4
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 5

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1579000
- Grade: 0.49
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 25
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource shows moderate gold grades, but its theoretical nature and absence of metallurgical testwork limit confidence in its economic potential.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 1,579

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:a6c45b2eea2e6065bfb4
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 5

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1579000
- Grade: 0.0863
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 3007
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is moderate, but its theoretical status and absence of metallurgical studies limit confidence in its economic potential.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 863

Context: 1,579

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:6c3b7349a4bf3c1828c2
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 6

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2429000
- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 17
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource shows low gold grades, and its theoretical nature without metallurgical studies limits its economic viability.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Low gold grade

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 2,429

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

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Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:6c3b7349a4bf3c1828c2
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: HLP 6

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2429000
- Grade: 0.0292
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 1561
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material is low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 292

Context: 2,429

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/carolina-rush-reports-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-for-brewer-gold-copper-pr--58a0112d-bead-4b88-8d5b-077eb382f00d#fact-resource-facts-10)

Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:fdcc8a13112eaaf5214f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: Waste Rock

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 5892000
- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 86
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred backfill resource from waste rock shows moderate gold grades, but its theoretical nature and absence of metallurgical testwork limit confidence in its economic potential.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 5,892

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/carolina-rush-reports-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-for-brewer-gold-copper-pr--58a0112d-bead-4b88-8d5b-077eb382f00d#fact-resource-facts-11)

Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:fdcc8a13112eaaf5214f
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: Waste Rock

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 5892000
- Grade: 0.0313
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 4068
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper content in this Inferred backfill material from waste rock is low, and its theoretical status without metallurgical studies makes its economic viability highly uncertain.

- Positive factor: Identifies potential value in previously mined material

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

- Negative factor: Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 313

Context: 5,892

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/carolina-rush-reports-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-for-brewer-gold-copper-pr--58a0112d-bead-4b88-8d5b-077eb382f00d#fact-resource-facts-12)

Brewer Gold-Copper Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:7a3b6efa122db0939645
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11900000
- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 139
- Contained Unit: koz

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Inferred backfill resource adds a substantial amount of gold, but its theoretical nature and lack of metallurgical studies mean its economic viability is unproven.

- Positive factor: Adds significant gold ounces from historical material

- Negative factor: Entirely Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 11,900

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/carolina-rush-reports-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-for-brewer-gold-copper-pr--58a0112d-bead-4b88-8d5b-077eb382f00d#fact-resource-facts-13)

Brewer Gold-Copper Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Brewer Gold-Copper Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: south carolina, usa
- Reported Region: South Carolina, USA
- Ticker: RUSH

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Patrick J. Hollenbeck
- Resource group id: resource:7a3b6efa122db0939645
- Deposit or zone: Brewer Backfill
- Mining method: open\_pit
- Material type: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11900000
- Grade: 0.0345
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 9050
- Contained Unit: thousand lbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-12-31

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Inferred backfill resource adds a substantial amount of copper, but its theoretical nature and lack of metallurgical studies mean its economic viability is unproven.

- Positive factor: Adds significant copper pounds from historical material

- Negative factor: Entirely Inferred category with theoretical status

- Negative factor: Lack of metallurgical studies for backfill material

Evidence · table

> 345

Context: 11,900

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.