Nine Mile Metals Announces Completion of DDH WD-25-02 and Continues to Confirm (2) Zones of Copper Rich VMS Mineralization at the Wedge Project Drill Program

Executive Summary

• Completed the second drill hole (DDH‑WD‑25‑02) of the Wedge Western Extension program, intersecting massive copper‑bearing VMS sulphides with an approximate true width of ~20 m.
• Significant mineralization includes chalcopyrite, sphalerite, bornite and covellite, confirming a robust copper‑rich lens extending ~50 m west of the previous hole.
• A third drill hole (DDH‑WD‑25‑02B) is now underway, with additional zones being modeled for future testing.

Key Details

• Hole DDH‑WD‑25‑02: Collared on same pad as WD‑25‑01; azimuth 310°, dip –50°. Total depth = 203 m.
• Intercepts:
• Massive copper‑bearing sulphides encountered at 139 m depth (first zone).
• Second massive sulphide zone intersected at 155 m depth, true width ≈ 20 m.
• Mineralogy: Predominant chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂); sphalerite (Zn) as dominant Pb‑Zn mineral; visible bornite (Cu₅FeS₄) and covellite (CuS) with characteristic “purple peacock” and “blue copper” colors.
• Core Handling: All core measured, logged, photographed, marked, cut for sampling; quick XRF analysis performed for sulphide confirmation.
• Assay Program: 55 sections identified for Base & Precious Metals analysis (including Antimony) by Actlabs, Fredericton, NB.
• Current Status: Drilling of third hole DDH‑WD‑25‑02B is in progress; results to be released in a forthcoming update.
• Future Work: Apex Geoscience modeling two additional drill holes targeting a prospective third mineralized zone on the western flank, designed to avoid a shear zone from the south.

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased with our technical preparation of this drill program and quality of our Lens targeting… The western extension of this deposit is robust and copper rich.” – Gary Lohman, VP Exploration & Director

“The visible mineralization and copper‑rich sulphides is just spectacular… We are on track to increase the Wedge Mine's mineralized footprint to the west and at depth.” – Patrick J. Cruickshank, MBA, CEO & Director