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Getty Copper Adds Second Drill Rig and Applies to List on the OTCQX Market

Getty Copper Advances Highland Valley Drilling Amid OTCQX Listing Push

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 13, 2026 · 09:01 GTC · 0.175 Getty Copper Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Getty Copper has expanded its spring drilling program by adding a second drill rig to the site, bringing total operational rigs to two.
  • Over 3,000 metres of drilling have been completed to date within the Getty North and Getty South deposits in the Highland Valley Copper District.
  • The company has officially commenced the application process to list its common shares on the OTCQX Best Market to increase visibility among U.S. investors.
  • Current trading occurs on the TSX Venture Exchange (GTC) and the Pink Open Market (GTCDF).
  • Fernanda Dau has been appointed as Manager of Corporate Communications via a consulting agreement to support investor engagement and compliance.
  • CEO Ryan O'Regan stated that increasing accessibility to U.S. investors is a high priority alongside ramping up 2026 drilling activities.
Material Impact
  • The news represents execution of the previously announced April 13, 2026 plan for a 10,000-metre spring drill program rather than new unexpected value creation.
  • Adding a second rig confirms management is adhering to the timeline and budget outlined in the April strategic outlook ($15M financing raised November 2025).
  • The OTCQX application is a positive corporate governance step but does not guarantee immediate liquidity or significant capital inflow compared to TSX-V listing.
  • No assay results or resource updates are included; operational progress alone is insufficient to materially re-rate the stock without grade confirmation.
  • The move aligns with previous expectations set in April regarding drilling mobilization and investor relations improvements, making it incremental rather than transformative.
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Company Overview
  • Getty Copper Inc. operates in the Highland Valley Copper District, British Columbia.
  • Flagship assets include the Getty North deposit (cylindrical shell of higher-grade copper mineralization) and Getty South deposit (low sulfide content breccias).
  • The company is focused on upgrading historic resources and exploring depth extensions using geometallurgical testing for heap-leach extraction.
  • Historic indicated resource at Getty North grades 0.37% Cu, compared to the adjacent Highland Valley Copper Mine's average reserve grade of ~0.28% Cu.
  • The project aims to advance from exploration to development following the completion of the amalgamation with Numberco in March 2026.
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