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Production / Operations

CopAur Awards Contract for Biological & Cultural Surveys

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Feb 03, 2026 · 18:32 CPAU · 0.185 CopAur Minerals Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • CopAur Minerals has engaged WestLand Engineering & Environmental Services and Mesa Field Services to conduct biological, cultural, archaeological, and gap‑analysis surveys at the Kinsley Mountain and Troy Canyon properties in Nevada.
  • The Board approved the grant of 3,600,000 stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants at an exercise price of $0.22 per share, exercisable for five years.

Key Details

  • Survey Contracts: WestLand Engineering (Reno, NV) will perform nesting eagle & raptor surveys, general wildlife and botanical surveys, and noxious‑weed assessments on both properties.
  • Archaeological Survey: Mesa Field Services (Sparks, NV) will conduct Class III archaeological surveys on the Kinsley Mountain and Troy Canyon sites.
  • Gap Analysis: Both contractors will provide a gap analysis to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for project advancement.
  • Selection Process: Contractors were chosen after a competitive bid process overseen by the Owner’s Team – Lead Ram, based on recent Nevada experience and client recommendations (comment from CEO Andrew Neale).
  • Stock Option Grant: 3,600,000 options granted under the Company’s Stock Option Plan; exercise price $0.22 per common share; term of five years from grant date.

Notable Quotes

  • “Both Westland and Mesa have been selected after a competitive bid process executed by the Company's Owner's Team – Lead Ram. Both groups have recent experience on similar projects in Nevada and come highly recommended by past clients,” — Andrew Neale, CEO
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