Idex Metals drills 182.25 m of 0.32% Cu at Freeze
Executive Summary
- Idex Metals completed its first-ever drill hole (KSMT25001) on the Freeze property, intersecting 182.25 m of 0.32% Cu from surface, confirming a near‑surface magmatic‑hydrothermal copper system.
- Significant sub‑intervals include multiple higher‑grade zones (e.g., 3.2 m @ 1.44% Cu, 7.0 m @ 1.00% Cu) and notable silver grades up to 10.84 g/t Ag.
- A ground‑based magnetotelluric (MT) survey identified three major high‑resistivity anomalies along a NW‑SE corridor, outlining additional prospective targets for future drilling.
Key Details
- Hole KSMT25001 – Collared in the Kismet Tourmaline breccia; total length 278 m (continuous oxide copper mineralization).
- 182.25 m @ 0.32% Cu, 1.08 g/t Ag from 1.5 m depth.
- 3.2 m @ 1.44% Cu, 1.11 g/t Ag from 109.0 m.
- 1.0 m @ 1.41% Cu, 8.34 g/t Ag from 140.0 m.
- 89.34 m @ 0.26% Cu, 2.25 g/t Ag from 189.0 m.
- 7.0 m @ 1.00% Cu, 10.84 g/t Ag from 217.0 m.
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5.0 m @ 1.39% Cu, 8.85 g/t Ag from 243.0 m.
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Geology – Oxide copper (malachite, chrysocolla, chalcocite) replaces primary chalcopyrite throughout; transition to sulfide‑dominant mineralization at depth with localized oxide intervals >200 m.
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Second Hole KSMT25002 – Completed to 422.7 m; assays pending October 2025.
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Planned Drilling
- KSMT25003: 75 m step‑out from KSMT25001, currently at 281.33 m depth.
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KSMT25004: Planned 150 m step‑out; orientation not yet defined.
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MT Survey (Moombarriga USA Ltd.) – 31 stations over five days revealed:
- Three major high‑resistivity anomalies (>800 Ω·m) trending NW‑SE, interpreted as potential intrusive cores.
- Moderate resistive zones (200–600 Ω·m) on flanks of the main bodies; to be targeted in future drilling.
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A fourth smaller deep anomaly and a large quartz‑diorite/tonalite body identified south of Kismet and CM targets.
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Upcoming Catalysts – Assay results for KSMT25002 (Oct 2025), ongoing drilling of KSMT25003 & KSMT25004, and further MT‑guided exploration slated for fall/winter 2026.
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QA/QC – Core processed at AGAT Labs (Calgary & Thunder Bay) using ISO‑17025/9001 protocols; detailed digestion and analysis methods described, with internal standards, blanks, duplicates, and CRMs employed.
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Qualified Person – David Hladky, P.Geo., Vice‑President of Exploration, Idex Metals (NI 43‑101 qualified).
Notable Quotes
“From the very first meter, hole KSMT25001 has confirmed a mineralized breccia and delivered continuous copper mineralization over its entire length. This result highlights the potential of the Freeze property, and the Idaho copper belt, to host large, near‑surface copper mineralization in a Tier 1 jurisdiction.” – Clayton Fisher, CEO, Idex Metals Corp.