# CUAI - Copper Intelligence Extensive Drilling Program Continues to Validate Significant Copper System at Butembo, Eastern DRC Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f Original source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cuai--copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-significant-copper-system-at-butembo-eastern-drc-302872238.html Publisher: prnewswire Original announcement: 2026-09-11T23:58:40.186Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Copper Intelligence Inc. - Ticker: CUAI - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Eastern DRC - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-12 00:17:25 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Copper Intelligence has released maiden drill results from its Butembo Copper Project in the DRC, highlighting significant copper mineralisation. The program intersected high-grade copper in all 13 principal holes, including a 7.55m intercept at 5.39% Cu from surface in hole BCDD001. Reasoning: Maiden drilling campaign returned multiple high-grade copper intercepts \(up to 5.39% Cu\) and demonstrated significant scale and continuity in a prospective schist-hosted system. - Positive factor: High-grade near-surface intercepts - Positive factor: Broad continuous mineralisation - Positive factor: Discovery of native cuprite - Positive factor: Consistent stratigraphic control Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### BCDD001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-0) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD001 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 5.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.55 m - From: 0 m - To: 7.55 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD001:0-7.55 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: surface - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.55m at 5.39% Cu is an exceptional copper intercept, especially occurring from surface. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade - Positive factor: Near-surface #### 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 ### BCDD006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-1) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD006 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.28 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29.1 m - From: 1 m - To: 30.1 m - Intercept Depth: 1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD006:1-30.1 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant broad interval of 29.1m at 1.28% Cu demonstrating scale potential. - Positive factor: Broad interval - Positive factor: Continuity #### 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 ### BCDD007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-2) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD007 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.65 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16 m - From: 23 m - To: 39 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD007:23-39 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 16.0m at 1.65% Cu with native cuprite indicates strong enrichment. - Positive factor: Continuous mineralisation - Positive factor: Native cuprite identified #### 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 ### BCDD011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-3) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD011 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.78 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.5 m - From: 35.5 m - To: 48 m - Intercept Depth: 35.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD011:35.5-48 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 12.5m at 1.78% Cu in an angled hole confirms extension beyond vertical drilling. - Positive factor: Angled hole success - Positive factor: Extension #### 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 ### BCDD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-4) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD013 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 2.75 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 11 m - From: 17.9 m - To: 28.9 m - Intercept Depth: 17.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD013:17.9-28.9 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 11.0m at 2.75% Cu is a very compelling high-grade intersection. - Positive factor: High grade - Positive factor: Thickness #### 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 ### BCDD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-5) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD013 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.9 m - From: 10 m - To: 17.9 m - Intercept Depth: 10 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD013:10-17.9 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade part of the BCDD013 intersection. #### 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 ### BCDD012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-6) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD012 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.17 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9 m - From: 14 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 14 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD012:14-23 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 9.0m at 1.17% Cu indicates stacked mineralised horizons. - Positive factor: Stacked horizons #### 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 ### BCDD012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-7) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD012 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.85 m - From: 5.15 m - To: 7 m - Intercept Depth: 5.15 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD012:5.15-7 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Smaller intercept in BCDD012. #### 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 ### BCWDD001B [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-signif--b64ca7d5-bec2-4c93-bf5f-364aadb5558f#fact-drill-facts-8) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCWDD001B - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 2 m - From: 113.65 m - To: 115.65 m - Intercept Depth: 113.65 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCWDD001B:113.65-115.65 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Deep extension hole confirms mineralisation persists at depth. - Positive factor: Depth continuity #### 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 ## 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. 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