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Drill Results

Nine Mile Metals Announces Phase 3 XRF High-Grade Results up to 26.14% Copper with 1.03% Antimony from the Upper Pre Drill Area at the Wedge Copper - Gold Project, BMC, NB

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 05, 2025 · 08:16 NINE · 0.025 Nine Mile Metals Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Nine Mile Metals released X‑ray fluorescence (XRF) assay results for 18 ore samples from the Wedge Pre‑Drill Phase 3 program, highlighting exceptionally high copper grades up to 26.14 % Cu and notable antimony (1.03 % Sb).
  • Half of the samples returned ≥ 14.22 % Cu, with visible covellite mineralization identified in several high‑grade samples, indicating potential secondary enrichment zones.
  • All samples have been forwarded for certified laboratory analysis (Actlabs) to confirm Ag and Au contents; results will support drill‑hole design targeting a copper‑rich lens and deeper extensions of the deposit.

Key Details

  • Sample Highlights
  • Sample #280461 – 26.14 % Cu, 1.03 % Sb (visible covellite).
  • Sample #280463 – 18.09 % Cu (visible covellite).

  • Nine of the 18 samples ≥ 14.22 % Cu.

  • Full XRF Table (Cu‑Zn‑Pb‑Ag‑Au)

  • Provided assay percentages for Cu, Zn, Pb and combined Pb+Zn for all 18 samples (see Table 1 in release). Ag and Au values listed as TBD pending certified analysis.

  • Analytical Methodology

  • Portable Olympus Vanta 50 kV XRF instrument with Reflex software; each sample analyzed at three locations, results averaged.

  • Calibration performed using standards OREAS622 and CDN‑BL‑10 twice per run.

  • Next Steps / Forward Plans

  • Certified assays (Ag, Au) to be completed by Actlabs in Fredericton, NB, with final geochemical work in North Vancouver, BC.
  • Technical interpretation and drill planning underway by Mike Defresne (Apex Geoscience) and Nine Mile’s technical advisory team.

  • Planned drilling of multiple Apex holes targeting two identified lenses and a western extension at depth (> 150 m, with mineralization to ≥ 300 m).

  • Qualified Person

  • Gary Lohman, P.Geo., VP Exploration & Director (non‑independent qualified person per NI 43‑101) reviewed and approved technical content.

Notable Quotes

“The Wedge Pre‑Drill Phase 3 XRF samples continue to display exceptional copper results… The presence of Covellite in select samples had a direct effect on the copper grade… We look forward to reporting our first hole.” – Gary Lohman, P.Geo., VP Exploration & Director

All non‑material boilerplate (company description, forward‑looking disclaimer, contact information) has been omitted for brevity.

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