# Edge Copper Reports Broad Infill Copper Intercepts as Zonia Program Transitions to Deposit-Extent Drilling

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-infill-copper-intercepts-as-zonia-program-transitions--26379af1-b786-48fe-83f4-0e167c5b08d7

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EDCU/news/8803176647299714/edge-copper-reports-broad-infill-copper-intercepts-as-zonia-program-transitions-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-07-08T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Edge Copper Corporation

- Ticker: EDCU

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Arizona

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 18:39:27 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Edge Copper reports broad infill copper intercepts from its Zonia Copper Project in Arizona, reinforcing the continuity of the oxide system. The company is now transitioning its drill program to test the deposit's extents, with results supporting future resource expansion and conversion of Inferred Mineral Resources. The release highlights strong copper grades over significant widths, with robust QA/QC procedures and a Qualified Person sign-off.

Reasoning: The drill results show broad, continuous copper mineralization, reinforcing the existing resource model and indicating potential for expansion. The company is transitioning to deposit-extent drilling, which is a positive step for future growth. Strong QA/QC disclosure adds credibility to the results. The interpretation of approximate true thickness is a minor caveat.

- Positive factor: Broad infill copper intercepts reinforce continuity of the oxide system.

- Positive factor: Drilling is transitioning to deposit-extent exploration, indicating potential for resource expansion.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are well-documented, including certified lab and QP sign-off.

- Positive factor: Intervals are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses.

- Negative factor: No true width explicitly stated, only 'approximate true thicknesses' based on interpretation.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 19

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures such as the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples, and mentions that Skyline Assayers and Laboratories is accredited and independent.

Evidence · text

> The Company's QA/QC program includes the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples at regular intervals within the sample stream. The Company also conducts ongoing reviews of laboratory QA/QC performance to ensure analytical reliability and accuracy. Assay samples were picked up directly from site by Skyline Assayers and Laboratories \("Skyline"\) and transported to Skyline's laboratory facility in Tucson, Arizona for preparation and analysis. Skyline is accredited and independent of the Company.

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that 'intervals reported in this news release are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses' based on geological interpretation and drill geometry.

Evidence · text

> Based on the current geological interpretation and drill geometry, intervals reported in this news release are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses.

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The document clearly states that 'Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off'.

Evidence · text

> Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The document states that 'The holes reported today were drilled primarily as infill within the current mineral resource area' and 'The reported holes are distributed across the existing resource footprint and were designed principally to test continuity, grade distribution and geological interpretation within areas currently classified as Inferred Mineral Resources.'

Evidence · text

> The holes reported today were drilled primarily as infill within the current mineral resource area and returned broad intervals of copper mineralization that reinforce continuity of the oxide system and support the Company's objective of increasing confidence in the current resource model.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company is 'shifting the balance of drilling toward systematic testing of the deposit extents' and 'moving the rigs systematically around the deposit perimeter to define the hanging wall and footwall from surface to depth and to test the system along strike, up dip and down dip.'

Evidence · text

> As the infill program advances, Edge Copper is shifting the balance of drilling toward systematic testing of the deposit extents. Current and planned holes are progressing around the perimeter of the mineralized system to establish hanging-wall and footwall contacts from surface to depth and to test continuity along strike, up dip and down dip.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (19)

### ZND0010

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0010
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 72.2376 m
- True Width: 72.2376 m
- From: 6.096 m
- To: 78.3336 m
- Hole Depth: 206.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 6.096 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0010:6.096-78.3336
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486156
- Northing: 1204978
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1301.8568 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -58 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This infill intercept reinforces continuity within the known resource area with a moderate copper grade over a significant width, contributing to resource confidence.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Positive factor: Grade is moderate for a porphyry copper deposit.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 237

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 72.2376

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0012

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0012
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 86.5632 m
- True Width: 86.5632 m
- From: 36.2712 m
- To: 122.8344 m
- Hole Depth: 203.3016 m
- Intercept Depth: 36.2712 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0012:36.2712-122.8344
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 484450
- Northing: 1202030
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1335.6336 m
- Azimuth: 132 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This infill intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a significant width, contributing to the understanding of the resource continuity.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 284

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 86.5632

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0012

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0012
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.7264 m
- True Width: 20.7264 m
- From: 98.1456 m
- To: 118.872 m
- Hole Depth: 203.3016 m
- Intercept Depth: 36.2712 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0012:98.1456-118.872
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 484450
- Northing: 1202030
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1335.6336 m
- Azimuth: 132 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0012 shows a stronger copper grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 68

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.7264

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0016

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Zonia

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0016
- Project: Zonia
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Hole Depth: 271.5768 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 481027
- Northing: 1199561
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1450.5432 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This hole did not return any significant intercepts, indicating either a barren zone or a need for further geological understanding in this area.

- Negative factor: No significant mineralization encountered.

Evidence · table

> No Significant Interval

Context: No Significant Interval

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0018

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0018
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 23.7744 m
- True Width: 23.7744 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 23.7744 m
- Hole Depth: 73.152 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0018:0-23.7744
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 482144
- Northing: 1200457
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1433.1936 m
- Azimuth: 124 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept shows a strong copper grade, which is positive for potential open-pit mining scenarios and resource confidence.

- Positive factor: High-grade near-surface intercept.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 78

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 23.7744

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0023

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0023
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 112.4712 m
- True Width: 112.4712 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 112.4712 m
- Hole Depth: 183.4896 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0023:0-112.4712
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 485303
- Northing: 1203136
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1383.7944 m
- Azimuth: 144 °
- Dip: -47 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad near-surface intercept with a moderate copper grade supports the continuity of the oxide system and is favorable for open-pit potential.

- Positive factor: Broad near-surface intercept.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 369

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 112.4712

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0023

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0023
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9.144 m
- True Width: 9.144 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 9.144 m
- Hole Depth: 183.4896 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0023:0-9.144
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 485303
- Northing: 1203136
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1383.7944 m
- Azimuth: 144 °
- Dip: -47 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0023 shows a stronger copper grade near surface, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval near surface.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 30

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.144

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0023

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0023
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 39.624 m
- True Width: 39.624 m
- From: 30.48 m
- To: 82.296 m
- Hole Depth: 183.4896 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0023:30.48-82.296
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 485303
- Northing: 1203136
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1383.7944 m
- Azimuth: 144 °
- Dip: -47 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0023 shows a stronger copper grade over a good width, further supporting the quality of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 130

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 39.624

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0024

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0024
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 92.6688 m
- True Width: 92.6688 m
- From: 132.8928 m
- To: 225.552 m
- Hole Depth: 234.9408 m
- Intercept Depth: 132.8928 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0024:132.8928-225.552
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486904
- Northing: 1205352
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1347.8256 m
- Azimuth: 137 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept with a moderate copper grade contributes to the understanding of the resource continuity at depth.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 304

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 92.6688

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0024

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0024
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 27.432 m
- True Width: 27.432 m
- From: 153.0096 m
- To: 180.4416 m
- Hole Depth: 234.9408 m
- Intercept Depth: 132.8928 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0024:153.0096-180.4416
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486904
- Northing: 1205352
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1347.8256 m
- Azimuth: 137 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0024 shows a stronger copper grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 90

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 27.432

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0024

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0024
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.192 m
- True Width: 12.192 m
- From: 198.12 m
- To: 210.312 m
- Hole Depth: 234.9408 m
- Intercept Depth: 132.8928 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0024:198.12-210.312
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486904
- Northing: 1205352
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1347.8256 m
- Azimuth: 137 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0024 shows a stronger copper grade, further supporting the quality of the mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 40

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.192

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0026

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0026
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 157.8864 m
- True Width: 157.8864 m
- From: 42.672 m
- To: 200.5584 m
- Hole Depth: 241.4016 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.672 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0026:42.672-200.5584
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486095
- Northing: 1205175
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1332.5856 m
- Azimuth: 133 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very broad intercept with a moderate copper grade significantly reinforces the continuity of the oxide system, which is positive for resource confidence.

- Positive factor: Very broad intercept length.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 518

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 157.8864

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0026

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0026
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.3736 m
- True Width: 17.3736 m
- From: 118.872 m
- To: 136.2456 m
- Hole Depth: 241.4016 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.672 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0026:118.872-136.2456
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486095
- Northing: 1205175
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1332.5856 m
- Azimuth: 133 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0026 shows a stronger copper grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 57

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 17.3736

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0026

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0026
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 22.2504 m
- True Width: 22.2504 m
- From: 146.6088 m
- To: 168.8688 m
- Hole Depth: 241.4016 m
- Intercept Depth: 42.672 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0026:146.6088-168.8688
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 486095
- Northing: 1205175
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1332.5856 m
- Azimuth: 133 °
- Dip: -48 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0026 shows a stronger copper grade, further supporting the quality of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 73

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 22.2504

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0027

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0027
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 212.4456 m
- True Width: 212.4456 m
- From: 58.2168 m
- To: 271.0992 m
- Hole Depth: 414.2232 m
- Intercept Depth: 58.2168 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0027:58.2168-271.0992
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 483668
- Northing: 1202784
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1427.6352 m
- Azimuth: 130 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very broad intercept with a strong copper grade is highly positive for reinforcing the continuity and quality of the oxide system, supporting resource confidence.

- Positive factor: Very broad intercept length.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 697

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 212.4456

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0027

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0027
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 51.816 m
- True Width: 51.816 m
- From: 79.248 m
- To: 131.064 m
- Hole Depth: 414.2232 m
- Intercept Depth: 58.2168 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0027:79.248-131.064
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 483668
- Northing: 1202784
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1427.6352 m
- Azimuth: 130 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0027 shows an exceptional copper grade over a significant width, highlighting a high-quality zone within the broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: Very high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 170

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 51.816

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0027

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0027
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 54.864 m
- True Width: 54.864 m
- From: 216.1032 m
- To: 271.0992 m
- Hole Depth: 414.2232 m
- Intercept Depth: 58.2168 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0027:216.1032-271.0992
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- Easting: 483668
- Northing: 1202784
- CRS: Arizona State Plane
- EPSG: 2223
- Elevation: 1427.6352 m
- Azimuth: 130 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0027 shows a strong copper grade over a good width, further supporting the quality of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 180

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 54.864

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0049

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0049
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 168.8688 m
- True Width: 168.8688 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 168.8688 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0049:0-168.8688
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- EPSG: 2223
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very broad near-surface intercept with a strong copper grade is highly positive, indicating significant mineralization from surface and supporting resource expansion potential.

- Positive factor: Very broad near-surface intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 554

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 168.8688

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

### ZND0049

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Zonia · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ZND0049
- Project: Zonia
- Commodity: copper
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: EDCU

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 60.6552 m
- True Width: 60.6552 m
- From: 26.2128 m
- To: 86.868 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ZND0049:26.2128-86.868
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: infill within the current mineral resource area
- EPSG: 2223
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % CuT

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0049 shows an exceptional copper grade over a significant width, further enhancing the overall prospectivity of the near-surface mineralization.

- Positive factor: Very high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: True width is interpreted to be approximate to intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 199

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 60.6552

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Although the structural controls are increasingly well understood, the extent of mineralization along and adjacent to th"

## 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.