C3 Metals releases geochronology results at Khaleesi

Executive Summary

• C3 Metals Inc. released geochronology results for its 100%-owned Khaleesi copper project in Peru, confirming the mineralization age is approximately 35.8 million years (Ma).
• This age aligns with major regional deposits such as Las Bambas and Antapaccay, validating the project's geological significance and suggesting a multiphase hydrothermal system.
• The company has completed 12 drill holes (6,300 meters) with copper observed in all holes and plans an additional 15,000-meter program (25-30 holes) by the end of 2026.

Key Details

• Geochronology Results:
  • Molybdenite Re-Os age dating indicates mineralization is approximately 35.8 Ma (specifically 35.67 ± 0.20 Ma and 35.92 ± 0.21 Ma).
  • This age is younger than the gabbroic-diorite intrusives, which were dated at 40.12 ± 0.23 Ma and 39.33 ± 0.31 Ma.
  • Garnet skarn samples returned a U-Pb age of 40.5 ± 1.8 Ma.
  • The data suggests the diorite intrusives act as conduits for mineralization rather than stoping it out.
• Regional Context:
  • The Khaleesi mineralization age (35.8 Ma) falls within the 39.5 ± 1.1 to 28.7 ± 0.8 Ma range of the Andahuaylas-Yauri skarn and porphyry belt.
  • It matches the age of nearby major deposits: Las Bambas (MMG) and Antapaccay (Glencore).
• Drilling Status:
  • 12 drill holes completed for 6,300 meters total.
  • Copper reported or observed in all 12 holes over a 1,000m x 500m footprint.
  • Six holes are pending assays; two additional holes are in progress.
  • Future plan: 15,000 meters in 25-30 holes expected to be completed by end of 2026.
• Technical Methodology:
  • Samples analyzed at University of British Columbia Okanagan (zircon/garnet U-Pb) and University of Alberta (molybdenite Re-Os).
  • Assays performed by ALS in Peru using fire assay fusion (Au) and ICP-AES (Cu).

Notable Quotes

• "It might be seen as unusual to be excited to be announcing the age of a mineral system. However, there is considerable evidence that the best porphyry and skarn systems along the Andahuaylas-Yauri belt in Peru are typically between 40 [million] and 30 million years old... The results of this dating program indicate the molybdenum mineralization is approximately 35.8 million years -- the same age range as both the nearby Las Bambas and Antapaccay deposits... This is the exact result we were hoping for." — Dan Symons, President and CEO