Getty Copper Commences 10,000 Metre Spring Drill Program

Getty Copper Inc. announced on April 13, 2026, the commencement of a 10,000-metre spring drill program targeting the Getty North deposit and satellite targets (Getty South). This marks the largest drilling effort at the project since 1997. The program utilizes two diamond rigs operating concurrently to test depth extensions and collect material for geometallurgical testing. Initial holes are designed to be 550-650m long. An additional 4,000-6,000 metres is planned for late 2026 on other targets like Getty West. This announcement follows a strategic outlook released five days prior (April 8, 2026) which outlined the full 14,000-16,000-metre plan and confirmed $11 million in cash on hand following the completion of an amalgamation and debt retirement in March 2026.

The news is categorized as Routine - Positive. While the commencement of drilling is operationally significant, it was explicitly detailed in the April 8, 2026 strategic outlook release which outlined the exact meterage (14-16 km total) and funding status ($11M cash). The market had already priced in the financing closure and amalgamation completion during the March 2026 price spike. This announcement confirms execution of the previously disclosed plan rather than introducing new, unexpected catalysts such as resource upgrades or discovery results. It validates management's ability to mobilize capital efficiently but does not alter the fundamental valuation model until assay results are released later in the year.

Getty Copper Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the Highland Valley Copper District in British Columbia, Canada. The flagship asset is the Getty Property, which includes the Getty North deposit (historic indicated resource grading 0.37% Cu) and satellite targets like Getty South and West. The property benefits from proximity to existing infrastructure at the Highland Valley Copper Mine. The company recently completed an amalgamation with Numberco in March 2026, consolidating assets and retiring debt to focus on advancing these copper projects through drilling and metallurgical testing.