# King Copper Advances Drilling Contract for Initial Phase of the 36,000m Diamond Drilling Program at Colquemayo Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7 Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/08/3357677/0/en/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond-drilling-program-at-colquemayo.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-09-08T12:45:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: King Copper Discovery Corp. - Ticker: KCP - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Moquegua, southern Peru - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Permitting, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-12 00:53:55 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary King Copper Discovery Corp. has advanced its 36,000m diamond drilling program at the Colquemayo Copper Project in Peru by completing contractor selection and site visits. The program is fully funded and follows the recent approval of the DIA environmental permit. Reasoning: The company is advancing toward a large-scale, fully-funded drilling program following permit approval and contractor selection. - Positive factor: Fully-funded 36,000m drilling program - Positive factor: DIA permit approval achieved - Positive factor: Drilling contractors identified and selection process advanced Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person \(Douglas Kirwin\) has reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > reviewed and approved by Douglas Kirwin, M.Sc., FGS, FAusIMM \(CP\), FSEG, a technical advisor to the Company and a Qualified Person **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The program is designed to step out from strongest historical intersections and test porphyry potential near known mineralization. Evidence · text > The initial drill holes are designed to step out from the strongest Cu/Au/Ag intersections ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### COQ-10-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-0) Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: COQ-10-36 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 2.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 237.3 m - From: 306.2 m - To: 543.5 m - Intercept Depth: 306.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: COQ-10-36:306.2-543.5 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical high-grade copper intercept. - Positive factor: High grade copper intercept Evidence · text > 237.3 metres of 2.4% Cu from 306.2 metres in COQ-10-36 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### COQ-10-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-1) Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: COQ-10-36 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 3.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 161.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within historical hole. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 161.2 metres of 3.4% 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### COQ-10-36 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-2) Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: COQ-10-36 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 27 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 15.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptionally high grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade intercept Evidence · text > and 15.5 metres at 27% 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### AM-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-3) Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: AM-02 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.11 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 100.25 m - From: 208 m - To: 308.25 m - Intercept Depth: 208 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AM-02:208-308.25 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept. - Positive factor: Significant width and grade Evidence · text > 100.25 metres at 1.11% Cu from 208 metres in AM-02 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### AM-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-4) Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: AM-02 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.64 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 58 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within historical hole. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 58 metres at 1.64% 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### AM-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-5) Colquemayo · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: AM-02 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: gold - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 0.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 58 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace gold in historical sub-interval. Evidence · text > 0.23 g/t Au #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### AM-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-6) Colquemayo · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: AM-02 - Project: Colquemayo - Commodity: silver - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 30 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 58 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver in historical sub-interval. Evidence · text > 30 g/t Ag #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### COQ-11-44 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-7) s geological reinterpretation of the Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: COQ-11-44 - Project: s geological reinterpretation of the Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 1.25 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 55.5 m - From: 264.55 m - To: 320.05 m - Intercept Depth: 264.55 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: COQ-11-44:264.55-320.05 #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · text > 55.5 metres at 1.25% Cu from 264.55 metres in COQ-11-44 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### COQ-11-44 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/king-copper-advances-drilling-contract-for-initial-phase-of-the-36-000m-diamond--3945d6e3-76da-4974-94d0-18fdc68d3df7#fact-drill-facts-8) s geological reinterpretation of the Colquemayo · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: COQ-11-44 - Project: s geological reinterpretation of the Colquemayo - Commodity: copper - Region: peru - Reported Region: peru - Ticker: KCP #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16.6 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within historical hole. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including 16.6 metres at 2.0% 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ## 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.