Carolina Rush Retains 100% Interest in Brewer Gold-Copper Project Following OceanaGold Withdrawal from Earn-In Agreement

Original announcement by newsfile on

Company
Carolina Rush Corporation
Ticker
RUSH
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
South Carolina, USA
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-21 13:48:25 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Carolina Rush Corporation has retained 100% interest in the Brewer Gold-Copper Project in South Carolina following OceanaGold's withdrawal from its earn-in agreement. The company retains all exploration data and drill core from US$2 million of partner-funded work and has identified two new priority porphyry targets.

Reasoning: The company regains full control and upside of the Brewer project following a partner's withdrawal, while retaining significant exploration data and new high-potential targets.

Positive factors

  • Retention of 100% interest in Brewer project
  • Receipt of US$2 million worth of partner-funded exploration data and core
  • Identification of two priority porphyry targets based on expert review
  • Hole 39 intersection extends beyond current resource limits

Negative factors

  • OceanaGold withdrawal from earn-in agreement

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole 39 intersected mineralization 50m beyond the nearest hole informing the current resource estimate.

Evidence · text

“Hole 39 (B26C-039) intersected 51.15 meters grading 0.62 g/t Au and 0.22% Cu from 214.0 meters, including 12.12 meters grading 1.04 g/t Au and 0.60% Cu. The interval is located approximately 50 meters beyond the nearest hole informing the current mineral resource estimate.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: True widths for the recent drill intersections have not yet been determined.

Evidence · text

“True widths have not yet been determined.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release names a Qualified Person (Patrick Quigley) and references an NI 43-101 Technical Report.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Patrick Quigley, MSc, CPG, Vice President of Exploration for Carolina Rush and a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (8)

B26C-038Brewer · copperGrade: 681Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
681
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
60 m
From
1027 m
To
1087 m
Intercept Depth
1027 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:1027-1087

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Porphyry-style copper intersection reported as part of previous announcement.

Evidence · text

“Hole 38 (B26C-038) intersected: 60 meters grading 681 ppm Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
From
1027 m
To
1087 m
Intercept Depth
1027 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:1027-1087

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Porphyry-style gold intersection reported as part of previous announcement.

Evidence · text

“60 meters grading 681 ppm Cu and 0.24 g/t Au from 1,027 meters downhole”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · copperGrade: 470Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
470
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
68 m
From
936 m
To
1004 m
Intercept Depth
936 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:936-1004

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Porphyry-style copper intersection reported as part of previous announcement.

Evidence · text

“68 meters grading 470 ppm Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-038Brewer · goldGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-038
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
68 m
From
936 m
To
1004 m
Intercept Depth
936 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-038:936-1004

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Porphyry-style gold intersection reported as part of previous announcement.

Evidence · text

“68 meters grading 470 ppm Cu and 0.15 g/t Au from 936 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 51.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
51.15 m
From
214 m
To
265.15 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-265.15

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New high-grade intersection that expands the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Intercept extends beyond current resource estimate

Evidence · text

“Hole 39 (B26C-039) intersected 51.15 meters grading 0.62 g/t Au and 0.22% Cu from 214.0 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
51.15 m
From
214 m
To
265.15 m
Intercept Depth
214 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
B26C-039:214-265.15

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New copper intersection that expands the known mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Intercept extends beyond current resource estimate

Evidence · text

“Hole 39 (B26C-039) intersected 51.15 meters grading 0.62 g/t Au and 0.22% Cu from 214.0 meters”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
gold
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.12 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger gold grade within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 12.12 meters grading 1.04 g/t Au and 0.60% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

B26C-039Brewer · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
B26C-039
Project
Brewer
Commodity
copper
Region
south carolina, usa
Reported Region
south carolina, usa
Ticker
RUSH

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.12 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger copper grade within the main intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 12.12 meters grading 1.04 g/t Au and 0.60% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Brewer is located approximately 13 km from OceanaGold's producing Haile Gold Mine."

Resource Estimates (6)

indicatedBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 192000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:dd50c716207a5c02b7b8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
192000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an Indicated mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes grading 0.97 g/t gold and 0.12% copper, containing 192,000 ounces of gold and 16.7 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 6200000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 16700000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:dd50c716207a5c02b7b8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6200000
Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
16700000
Contained Unit
lb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an Indicated mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes grading 0.97 g/t gold and 0.12% copper, containing 192,000 ounces of gold and 16.7 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 8800000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 210000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:1b8c3da4809fba5a67e8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
8800000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
210000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an Inferred mineral resource of 8.8 million tonnes grading 0.74 g/t gold and 0.04% copper, containing 210,000 ounces of gold and 8.3 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 8800000Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 8300000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:1b8c3da4809fba5a67e8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
8800000
Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
8300000
Contained Unit
lb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an Inferred mineral resource of 8.8 million tonnes grading 0.74 g/t gold and 0.04% copper, containing 210,000 ounces of gold and 8.3 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · goldTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 139000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:1969479577b3c82683f8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
139000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred backfill resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an additional Inferred backfill mineral resource of 11.9 million tonnes grading 0.36 g/t gold and 0.03% copper, containing 139,000 ounces of gold and 9.7 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredBrewer Gold-Copper Project · copperTonnes: 11900000Grade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 9700000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

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

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2025-03-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Patrick Quigley
Resource group id
resource:1969479577b3c82683f8
Deposit or zone
Brewer
Mining method
open_pit

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
11900000
Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
9700000
Contained Unit
lb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-03-20

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred backfill resource component of the 2025 maiden MRE.

Evidence · text

“an additional Inferred backfill mineral resource of 11.9 million tonnes grading 0.36 g/t gold and 0.03% copper, containing 139,000 ounces of gold and 9.7 million pounds of copper”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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 Compliantpositive

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.