Star Copper Reports Balance of Phase 1 Drill Results Extending Supergene Zone Southwest
Executive Summary
- Phase 1 drilling at the Star Project delivered multiple high‑grade copper‑gold intercepts, notably a 311 m interval averaging 0.42% CuEq in hole S‑055 and an 81 m interval of 0.6% CuEq in hole S‑053.
- The supergene oxide footprint was expanded southwest by ~50 m, increasing the known near‑surface mineralized envelope to roughly 550 m × 500 m.
- The company announced a C$1 million consulting agreement with Upswitch Media for marketing and investor‑relations services; Phase 2 results are expected in the coming months as 2026 drilling plans advance.
Key Details
- Hole S‑053 (Supergene):
- 81 m @ 0.60% CuEq (0.48% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au) from 12 m depth
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Includes 51 m @ 0.86% CuEq and 40 m @ 0.94% CuEq
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Hole S‑054A (Hypogene):
- 183 m @ 0.28% CuEq (0.23% Cu, 0.06 g/t Au) from 26 m depth
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Includes 108 m @ 0.36% CuEq and 45 m @ 0.47% CuEq
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Hole S‑055 (Mixed Supergene/Hypogene):
- 311 m @ 0.42% CuEq (0.29% Cu, 0.15 g/t Au) from 18 m depth
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Includes 218 m @ 0.46% CuEq, 133 m @ 0.55% CuEq, and 75 m @ 0.71% CuEq
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Supergene Expansion: Phase 1 drilling extended the oxide zone southwest by ~50 m, now covering an area of approximately 550 m × 500 m.
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Overall Drilling Program: Close to 5,000 m drilled in 2025; total cumulative depth at Star approaching 20,000 m. Historic work exceeds $10 MM.
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Upcoming Work: Phase 2 results from Star Main, Star North, and Copper Creek expected in the coming months; aggressive 2026 drilling campaign being planned.
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Consulting Services Agreement (Marketing Update):
- Effective Jan 9 2025 with Upswitch Media Corp.
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Fee: C$1,000,000 for an initial 90‑day term.
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Qualified Person: Jeremy Hanson, P.Geo., reviewed and approved technical content per NI 43‑101.
Notable Quotes
“The Star Main results continue to deliver very exciting numbers on a project that already has spectacular copper and gold intercepts… we feel the 2026 campaign is set up to unlock significant value within the overall Star Project.” – Darryl Jones, CEO
All technical data are length‑weighted averages; drill widths reported are nominal and true thicknesses are unknown.