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VIZSLA COPPER COMMENCES 2026 DRILL PROGRAM AT THE PALMER PROJECT

Vizsla Copper begins its $44 million funded drilling program at the Palmer project as shares consolidate near the $1.00 support level.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 18, 2026 · 08:00 VCU · 1.12 Vizsla Copper Corp.
Executive Summary
  • Vizsla Copper Corp. has officially commenced its fully funded 2026 diamond drilling program at the Palmer VMS Project in Southeast Alaska.
  • Approximately 10,000 metres of drilling is planned for the 2026 field season, utilizing two diamond drill rigs.
  • Phase 1 focuses on expanding the high-grade copper-rich core at the Palmer Deposit's South Wall Zone (Zone 1) and conducting infill drilling to improve resource confidence in Zones 2 and 3.
  • Secondary exploration targets for later in the season include the HG Prospect (west of Palmer) and the Waterfall Prospect (between Palmer and AG deposits), alongside regional evaluation of Mount Henry Clay and Christmas Creek.
  • The program integrates resource expansion, advanced 3D geological modelling, geophysical reinterpretation, critical minerals assessment, and environmental baseline studies to support future economic and engineering evaluations.
  • Management emphasizes that the program is designed to build on recent exploration success, with a focus on safe operations, disciplined execution, and generating technical data to understand the district's full potential.
Material Impact
  • The commencement of the 2026 Palmer drill program is a direct execution of previously announced plans. The exploration budget and program scope were formally approved by the Board on April 1, 2026, and initial planning/permitting updates were disclosed in January and February 2026.
  • The program is fully funded through the December 2025 private placement, eliminating immediate dilution risk for this phase of operations.
  • No new geological surprises, unexpected cost overruns, or regulatory changes are reported. The news confirms operational momentum and aligns with the company's stated multi-year technical and exploration strategy.
  • The market likely priced in the drilling commencement given the prior budget approval and lease extension announcements. Therefore, the impact is incremental and expected.
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Company Overview
  • Vizsla Copper Corp. is an exploration-stage company focused on critical metals and base metals across North America.
  • Flagship Project: Palmer VMS Project, located in Southeast Alaska, approximately 60 km from tidewater. The project hosts a high-grade volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) system with copper, zinc, silver, gold, and barite.
  • Resource Estimate (NI 43-101, Jan 2025): Indicated: 4.77 Mt @ 1.69% Cu, 5.17% Zn (~178M lbs Cu, 543M lbs Zn). Inferred: 12.0 Mt @ 0.57% Cu, 3.92% Zn (~152M lbs Cu, 1.04B lbs Zn). The resource remains open for expansion across 15+ km of prospective stratigraphy.
  • Other Assets: Poplar Project (BC) featuring the Thira porphyry Cu-Mo discovery, and Copperview Project (BC) targeting porphyry-related copper potential. All projects are in the exploration/technical evaluation stage.
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