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Drill Results

Canadian Copper plans 2026 exploration in New Brunswick

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 10, 2026 · 14:17 CCI · 0.71 Canadian Copper Inc
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Executive Summary

  • Canadian Copper Inc. announced its 2026 exploration strategy for the Bathurst camp in New Brunswick, focusing on expanding the Murray Brook deposit resource and advancing regional targets along the Caribou horizon.
  • The company secured 100% ownership of the Murray Brook West property following the final closing of the Raptor Resources Ltd. transaction on January 14, 2026, settling via the issuance of common shares.
  • The 2026 program includes approximately 2,500 meters of diamond drilling to test open western extensions of the Murray Brook deposit, geophysical data compilation with Earth Ex Geophysical Solutions, and a five-month regional exploration campaign.

Key Details

  • Drilling Program:
    • Planned drilling volume: Approximately 2,500 meters of diamond drilling, including downhole surveys.
    • Target: Open western copper mineralization extensions of the Murray Brook deposit.
    • Specific Target: Untested stringer zone horizon adjacent to the known deposit; previous hole MB-2019-01 returned 26.4 meters grading 1.35% Cu, 19 g/t Ag, and 0.75% Zn starting from 26 meters.
    • Schedule: Commencement expected in Q2 2026.
  • Geophysical Work:
    • Partner: Earth Ex Geophysical Solutions Inc. (EarthEx).
    • Scope: Compile modern exploration datasets and assist in target generation (Phase 1).
    • Objective: Improve understanding of subsurface geological controls and refine drill/regional exploration activities.
    • Schedule: Phase 1 underway; new surveys expected to start in Q2 2026.
  • Regional Exploration:
    • Scope: Five-month campaign across the 18-kilometer contiguous Caribou horizon trend.
    • Activities: Geologic mapping, chip sampling, and mechanical trenching at Murray Brook East and West.
    • Schedule: Regional program starting in early April 2026.
  • Property Consolidation (Murray Brook West):
    • Transaction: Final closing of Raptor Resources Ltd. on January 14, 2026.
    • Outcome: Canadian Copper fulfills obligations under the Puma exploration option agreement to acquire 100% ownership of the Murray Brook West project.
    • Consideration: Issuance of 1,179,090 Canadian Copper common shares to Puma Exploration.
    • Settlement: Expected in Q1 2026.
  • Qualified Person:
    • Dominique Gagne, PGeo, Geominex Inc. (Independent Contractor).

Notable Quotes

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