Copper Fox Reports Additional Mineralized Intervals Advancing the Van Dyke ISCR Project

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Company
Copper Fox Metals Inc.
Ticker
CUU
Exchange
TSX
Region
Gila County, Arizona
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 18:45:36 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Copper Fox Metals Inc. reported final analytical results from a historical diamond drill core sampling program at its Van Dyke ISCR Project in Arizona. The program successfully expanded the limits of total soluble copper mineralization and improved the definition of mineralogical domains, with 15 of 18 holes exceeding the 0.025% ASCu cutoff. These results will inform an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the project.

Reasoning: The analytical results from re-sampled historical drill core successfully expanded the known total soluble copper mineralization and improved mineralogical domain definition, which is a positive step towards an updated PEA, supported by robust QA/QC. However, the results are from historical core and true widths are not yet determined.

Positive factors

  • Expanded limits of total soluble copper mineralization
  • Improved definition of mineralogical domains
  • High QA/QC standards with certified lab and QP sign-off
  • Results feed into an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)

Negative factors

  • Results are from re-sampling historical drill core, not new drilling
  • True thickness and widths of mineralization are currently unknown

Facts used in scoring: 22

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release states 'Copper Fox follows a rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control program' and mentions '18 certified reference standards and nine blanks collected from 29 historical drill holes' and 'Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc. (Accreditation 2953.01; ISO/IEC 17025:2017) in Tucson, Arizona, completed sample preparation and analysis'.

Evidence · text

“Copper Fox follows a rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control program. The 2026 sampling program consisted of 359 samples, including 332 pulp and core samples, 18 certified reference standards and nine blanks collected from 29 historical drill holes. All drill holes are NQ diameter core. Samples taken from DDH M-2 were whole-core. The other drill hole samples were pulped ½ core. Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc. (Accreditation 2953.01; ISO/IEC 17025:2017) in Tucson, Arizona, completed sample preparation and analysis.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'True thickness and widths of mineralization are currently unknown.'

Evidence · text

“True thickness and widths of mineralization are currently unknown.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The program was designed to 'further define the limits of total soluble copper ("TSCu") mineralization and the mineralogical domains' and 'increase drill hole sampling density', which aligns with resource definition or infill drilling.

Evidence · text

“The program was designed to further define the limits of total soluble copper ("TSCu") mineralization and the mineralogical domains within the Van Dyke copper deposit.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

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

Why it applies: The document states that 'The weighted average grades for the mineralized intervals presented in Table 1 were calculated using a 0.025% ASCu cutoff.'

Evidence · text

“The weighted average grades for the mineralized intervals presented in Table 1 were calculated using a 0.025% ASCu cutoff.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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: Elmer B. Stewart, MSc., P.Geol., President and CEO of Copper Fox, is the Company's non-independent Qualified Person, as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release.

Evidence · text

“Elmer B. Stewart, MSc., P.Geol., President and CEO of Copper Fox, is the Company's non-independent Qualified Person, as defined under National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (22)

M-2Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.416Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
M-2
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.416
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
53.8 m
From
272.19 m
To
325.98 m
Intercept Depth
272.19 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
M-2:272.19-325.98
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of 0.416% TSCu over a significant length of 53.80m, which is positive for the project's resource definition, despite being from historical core with unknown true width.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Significant intercept length
  • Results feed into an updated PEA

Negative factors

  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.416”

Context: 53.80

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

M-2Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.592Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
M-2
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.592
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
34.6 m
From
285.29 m
To
319.89 m
Intercept Depth
272.19 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
M-2:285.29-319.89
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within M-2 shows a very strong grade of 0.592% TSCu over 34.60m, significantly enhancing the overall prospectivity of the zone.

Positive factors

  • Very strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Good intercept length
  • Results feed into an updated PEA

Negative factors

  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.592”

Context: 34.60

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-10Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.044Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-10
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.044
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.62 m
From
515.11 m
To
522.73 m
Intercept Depth
515.11 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-10:515.11-522.73
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while exceeding the cutoff, shows a weak grade of 0.044% TSCu over a narrow width, indicating limited materiality for porphyry copper.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Relatively narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.044”

Context: 7.62

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-17BVan Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.129Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.74 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-17B
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.129
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.74 m
From
330.1 m
To
332.84 m
Intercept Depth
330.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-17B:330.1-332.84
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.129% TSCu over a very narrow width, offering limited materiality for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Very narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.129”

Context: 2.74

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-18Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.197Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-18
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.197
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.05 m
From
499.26 m
To
502.31 m
Intercept Depth
499.26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-18:499.26-502.31
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.197% TSCu over a narrow width, providing limited positive impact for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.197”

Context: 3.05

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-18Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.102Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-18
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.102
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.84 m
From
590.09 m
To
598.93 m
Intercept Depth
499.26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-18:590.09-598.93
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This deeper interval in OXY-18 shows a weak grade of 0.102% TSCu, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core
  • Interval is deeper and outside the primary reported interval for the hole

Evidence · table

“0.102”

Context: 8,84

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-26Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.072Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.06 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-26
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.072
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.06 m
From
308.76 m
To
318.82 m
Intercept Depth
308.76 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-26:308.76-318.82
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.072% TSCu over 10.06m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.072”

Context: 10.06

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-29Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.72 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-29
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.72 m
From
437.39 m
To
451.1 m
Intercept Depth
437.39 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-29:437.39-451.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.050% TSCu over 13.72m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.050”

Context: 13.72

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-31Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.026Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.05 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-31
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.026
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.05 m
From
563.88 m
To
566.93 m
Intercept Depth
563.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-31:563.88-566.93
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept barely exceeds the cutoff grade over a very narrow width, indicating minimal materiality for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Very narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.026”

Context: 3.05

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-46Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.188Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-46
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.188
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
111.25 m
From
270.97 m
To
382.22 m
Intercept Depth
270.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-46:270.97-382.22
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept in OXY-46 shows a very long mineralized zone of 111.25m, which is positive for bulk tonnage potential, despite the weak grade of 0.188% TSCu.

Positive factors

  • Very long intercept length
  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.188”

Context: 111.25

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-46Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.369Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-46
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.369
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8.84 m
From
270.97 m
To
279.81 m
Intercept Depth
270.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-46:270.97-279.81
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval in OXY-46 shows a moderate grade of 0.369% TSCu over 8.84m, contributing positively to the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper
  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.369”

Context: 8,84

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-46Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.223Grade Unit: %Intercept: 74.68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-46
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.223
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
74.68 m
From
286.51 m
To
361.19 m
Intercept Depth
270.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-46:286.51-361.19
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This interval in OXY-46 shows a long mineralized zone of 74.68m, which is positive for bulk tonnage potential, despite the weak grade of 0.223% TSCu.

Positive factors

  • Long intercept length
  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.223”

Context: 74.68

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-46Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.453Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-46
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.453
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.51 m
From
286.51 m
To
306.02 m
Intercept Depth
270.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-46:286.51-306.02
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval in OXY-46 shows a strong grade of 0.453% TSCu over 19.51m, significantly enhancing the overall mineralization in this zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Good intercept length
  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.453”

Context: 19.51

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

OXY-46Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.222Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.02 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
OXY-46
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.222
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.02 m
From
368.2 m
To
382.22 m
Intercept Depth
270.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
OXY-46:368.2-382.22
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This interval in OXY-46 shows a weak grade of 0.222% TSCu over 14.02m, contributing to the overall mineralization but below the moderate threshold for porphyry copper.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.222”

Context: 14.02

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

UVD-12Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.62 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
UVD-12
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.62 m
From
505.97 m
To
513.59 m
Intercept Depth
505.97 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
UVD-12:505.97-513.59
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.040% TSCu over a narrow width, providing limited positive impact for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.040”

Context: 7.62

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

UVD-13Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.039Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
UVD-13
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.039
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
21.03 m
From
355.09 m
To
376.12 m
Intercept Depth
355.09 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
UVD-13:355.09-376.12
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.039% TSCu over 21.03m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.039”

Context: 21.03

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-1Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.056Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-1
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.056
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.4 m
From
592.53 m
To
598.93 m
Intercept Depth
592.53 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-1:592.53-598.93
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.056% TSCu over a narrow width, providing limited positive impact for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.056”

Context: 6.40

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-5Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.045Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.19 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-5
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.045
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.19 m
From
469.7 m
To
481.89 m
Intercept Depth
469.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-5:469.7-481.89
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.045% TSCu over 12.19m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.045”

Context: 12.19

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-5Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.036Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-5
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.036
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30.48 m
From
494.08 m
To
524.56 m
Intercept Depth
469.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-5:494.08-524.56
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This deeper interval in VD-5 shows a weak grade of 0.036% TSCu over 30.48m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core
  • Interval is deeper and outside the primary reported interval for the hole

Evidence · table

“0.036”

Context: 30.48

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-5Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.037Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-5
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.037
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.29 m
From
582.47 m
To
600.76 m
Intercept Depth
469.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-5:582.47-600.76
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This deeper interval in VD-5 shows a weak grade of 0.037% TSCu over 18.29m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core
  • Interval is deeper and outside the primary reported interval for the hole

Evidence · table

“0.037”

Context: 18.29

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-6Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.047Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24.99 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-6
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.047
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24.99 m
From
502.92 m
To
527.91 m
Intercept Depth
502.92 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-6:502.92-527.91
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.047% TSCu over 24.99m, which is below the porphyry weak threshold, limiting its materiality.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.047”

Context: 24.99

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

VD-7Van Dyke ISCR · copperGrade: 0.041Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VD-7
Project
Van Dyke ISCR
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
CUU

Geometry

Grade
0.041
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.44 m
From
474.88 m
To
478.32 m
Intercept Depth
474.88 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VD-7:474.88-478.32
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
medium

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories Inc.
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.025
Cutoff Unit
% ASCu
Max Dilution
5 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak grade of 0.041% TSCu over a very narrow width, providing limited positive impact for a porphyry copper project.

Positive factors

  • Exceeds cutoff grade

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper
  • Very narrow intercept
  • True width unknown
  • Results from historical core

Evidence · table

“0.041”

Context: 3.44

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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.