Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, July 29, 2026
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MCI 0.165 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% PPX 0.210 +0.0% ICON 0.030 −33.3% ACS 0.070 +0.0% EMPR 0.850 +1.2% CYG 0.140 +0.0% IZN 0.075 +25.0% XXIX 0.110 +0.0% MERG 0.815 −4.1% LEGY 0.910 +3.4% GTWO 9.21 −3.4% CDA 0.900 +1.1% AUMB 0.580 +0.0% BOL 0.075 +15.4% ABRA 13.52 −6.2% MCI 0.165 +0.0% MTS 0.130 +0.0% PPX 0.210 +0.0% ICON 0.030 −33.3% ACS 0.070 +0.0% EMPR 0.850 +1.2% CYG 0.140 +0.0% IZN 0.075 +25.0% XXIX 0.110 +0.0% MERG 0.815 −4.1% LEGY 0.910 +3.4% GTWO 9.21 −3.4% CDA 0.900 +1.1% AUMB 0.580 +0.0% BOL 0.075 +15.4% ABRA 13.52 −6.2%
Drill Results

Giant Mining Corp. Engages Big Sky Exploration for Up to 10,000 Feet of Multi-Phase 2026 Drilling at Majuba Hill, Nevada

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Executive Summary

  • Giant Mining Corp. has engaged Big Sky Exploration to conduct its 2026 maiden core drilling program at the Majuba Hill copper‑silver‑gold project in Nevada.
  • The company has secured funding and made an advance payment, enabling a Phase 1 drill of up to 5,000 ft (1,524 m) with additional underground mapping, surface sampling, and a planned Phase 2 of another 5,000 ft.
  • The program builds on ~89,400 ft of historic drilling (~$12.1 M in replacement cost) and targets mineralized breccia bodies identified from prior work, aligning with U.S. critical‑metal supply objectives.

Key Details

  • Contractor: Big Sky Exploration, LLC – previously provided core services at Majuba Hill in 2024‑2025.
  • Advance Payment: Made to ensure timely start of Phase 1 drilling (exact amount not disclosed).
  • Drilling Scope: Up to 10,000 ft total, split into two phases:
  • Phase 1: ≤5,000 ft core drilling, underground mapping & sampling, additional surface sampling.
  • Phase 2: ≤5,000 ft core drilling (planned).
  • Historical Work: >100 prior drill holes totaling ~89,395 ft; replacement cost ≈ US$12.1 M at current rates.
  • Geology: Mineralization occurs in hydrothermal‑magmatic tourmaline matrix breccias and breccia pipe margins with elevated Cu, Ag, and anomalous Au values.
  • QA/QC: Historical results prepared by ALS USA Inc.; QA/QC procedures included certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates.
  • Qualified Person: E.L. “Buster” Hunsaker III, CPG 8137 (non‑independent consulting geologist).
  • Project Location & Infrastructure: 9,684 acres in Pershing County, NV; ~70 mi SW of Winnemucca and ~156 mi NE of Reno; accessible via county roads with existing power and water infrastructure.
  • Funding Status: Fully financed for the upcoming drill phases per company statement.
  • Strategic Alignment: Supports U.S. domestic critical‑metal supply chain goals and White House initiatives on resource security.

Notable Quotes

“We are pleased to secure the services of Big Sky Exploration… With a refined geological model, secured funding, and a clearly defined drill strategy, we are positioned to advance systematic exploration at our Nevada copper project.” – David Greenway, President & CEO, Giant Mining Corp.

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