Copper Fox Reports Additional Mineralized Intervals Advancing the Van Dyke ISCR Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- 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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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 detailsHide details
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.