# Copper Miners Expand Operations to Address Global Supply Shortages Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ERO/news/4572910269923233/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-08-09T17:14:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Usha Resources Ltd. - Ticker: USHA - Exchange: TSX - Region: Unavailable - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Lithium, Zinc, Silver, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-13 23:03:37 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Usha Resources Ltd. has entered the copper sector by securing an option for the Southern Arm copper-gold VMS property in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The company has commenced biogeochemical fieldwork to prepare for a maiden drill program this fall. Reasoning: The document is a news commentary/advertisement highlighting Usha Resources' expansion into copper via the Southern Arm property, while also mentioning drill results and resource updates for other companies in the sector. - Positive factor: New copper asset acquisition via option agreement - Positive factor: Commencement of fieldwork at Southern Arm property - Positive factor: Strategic positioning in Abitibi Greenstone Belt - Negative factor: Divestment of lithium asset to fund copper expansion Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 9.8% Cu and 10.4% Cu intercepts are exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > 22.1m at 9.8% Cu **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: B26 Deposit is reported as an indicated resource. Evidence · text > boasts an indicated resource of 6.97 million tonnes ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-0) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 9.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 9.8% Cu is an exceptional grade for a copper mine. - Positive factor: High grade intercept Evidence · text > 22.1m at 9.8% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-1) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 7.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.8% Cu is a very strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong grade intercept Evidence · text > 24.2m at 7.8% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-2) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 7.8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.8% Cu is a very strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong grade intercept Evidence · text > 22.1m at 7.8% #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-3) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 8 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 17.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 8.0% Cu is a very strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong grade intercept Evidence · text > 17.5m at 8.0% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-4) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 8.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 8.1% Cu is a very strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong grade intercept Evidence · text > 12.8m at 8.1% #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### QTSN [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-drill-facts-5) copper #### Identity - Hole ID: QTSN - Commodity: copper - Region: canada - Reported Region: canada - Ticker: USHA #### Geometry - Grade: 10.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 10.4% Cu is an exceptional grade. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade intercept Evidence · text > 5.5m at 10.4% #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## Resource Estimates (4) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-resource-facts-6) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: USHA #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:dfd724290c092a0342df #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 6970000 - Grade: 1.32 - Grade Unit: % #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.94 - Metal Eq. Unit: % Cu equivalent #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource for B26 Deposit. - Positive factor: Indicated resource Evidence · text > indicated resource of 6.97 million tonnes at 2.94% Cu equivalent \(1.32% Cu, 1.80% Zn, 0.60 g/t Au, and 43 g/t Ag\) #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-resource-facts-7) zinc #### Identity - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: USHA #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:dfd724290c092a0342df #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 6970000 - Grade: 1.8 - Grade Unit: % #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Zinc grade in B26 indicated resource. Evidence · text > 1.80% Zn #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-resource-facts-8) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: USHA #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:dfd724290c092a0342df #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 6970000 - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade in B26 indicated resource. Evidence · text > 0.60 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/copper-miners-expand-operations-to-address-global-supply-shortages--0c6e5864-70b5-4ffa-875a-1c16d09d4fc5#fact-resource-facts-9) silver #### Identity - Commodity: silver - Ticker: USHA #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:dfd724290c092a0342df #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 6970000 - Grade: 43 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-08-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade in B26 indicated resource. Evidence · text > 43 g/t Ag #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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