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Technical Study

Nine Mile Metals Announces Phase 1 Bulk Sample Update at Nine Mile Brook High Grade Lens of 13.71% CuEq over 15.10m

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 02, 2026 · 08:02 NINE · 0.1 Nine Mile Metals Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Nine Mile Metals has commenced a bulk‑sample metallurgical program on its high‑grade Nine Mile Brook VMS lens, engaging SGS Canada and Glencore for sample preparation, assaying, mineralogical studies, and metallurgical testing.
  • Two 1‑tonne representative samples (high‑grade Cu portion and Pb‑Zn‑Ag end) plus the full 15.10 m drill core intersect will be shipped to SGS for crushing, grinding, and analysis; Glencore will apply its proprietary IsaMILL™ technology to assess ultrafine grinding and recovery potential.
  • Initial certified assay results show a very high copper equivalent (CuEq) of 13.71 % over the 15.10 m interval, with individual sub‑intervals ranging up to 22.06 % CuEq, indicating a potentially significant base‑metal resource.

Key Details

  • Samples & Logistics
  • Two bulk samples (~1 t each) – one from the high‑grade copper zone, one from the Pb‑Zn‑Ag tail – will be shrink‑wrapped and shipped to SGS Lakefield, Ontario.

  • The entire DDH NM220004 drill core (15.10 m, Cu‑rich intersection) will also be sent to SGS for primary crushing before forwarding to Glencore for IsaMILL™ processing.

  • Analytical Scope

  • SGS will conduct mineralogical scans, Bond hardness tests, head‑grade assays for Cu, Pb, Zn, Fe, S, Au, Ag, and Indium, followed by metallurgical testing (gravity recovery, six flotation tests).

  • Glencore will perform ultrafine grinding using IsaMILL™ technology and evaluate copper recovery via gravity tests.

  • Assay Highlights

  • Total interval (0‑15.10 m): Cu 10.12 %, Zn 1.00 %, Pb 1.41 %, Ag 91.47 g/t, Au 0.84 g/t → CuEq 13.71 %.

  • Notable sub‑intervals:

    • 4.50‑5.50 m: Cu 16.85 %, Zn 0.57 %, Pb 0.98 % (CuEq 21.40 %).
    • 6.50‑7.56 m: Cu 16.10 %, Zn 0.70 %, Pb 0.60 % (CuEq 22.06 %).

  • Critical Mineral Note

  • Prior RPC Science work identified anomalous Indium concentrations in the lens, a critical mineral for semiconductors and aerospace applications.

  • QA/QC Protocols

  • All samples analyzed by ALS Global using MEICP61a digestion and ICP‑AES; gold via fire assay (Au‑AA23).

  • Rigorous QA/QC program with CRM standards, duplicates, blanks; no material errors detected.

  • Pricing Assumptions for CuEq Calculation (Feb 27 2026):

  • Cu $6.04/lb, Pb $0.87/lb, Zn $1.49/lb, Ag $93.66/oz, Au $5,278.20/oz; 80 % metallurgical recoveries assumed for all metals.

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Technical information prepared per NI 43‑101 and reviewed/approved by Qualified Person Gary Lohman, P.Geo., VP Exploration & Director.

Notable Quotes

“This is a critical phase for our Bulk Sample Program at Nine Mile Brook… an extremely High‑Grade Lens (13.71 % CuEq over 15.10 m)… we look forward to announcing the results and our path forward to completion.” – Gary Lohman, VP Exploration & Director

“We are extremely excited to enter Phase #1 of our Nine Mile Brook High Grade VMS Lens up to 22.06 % CuEq intersections… We look forward to reporting on Phase #1 results and initiating Phase #2.” – Patrick J. Cruickshank, CEO & Director

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