Star Copper to Deploy Advanced Deep-Penetrating 3D IP to Expedite 2026 Drill Program

Executive Summary

• Star Copper Corp. will mobilize a deep‑penetrating ORION SWATH™ 3D IP and MT geophysical survey at its flagship Star Project in northwestern British Columbia.
• The survey, provided by Quantec Geoscience, can image to depths of 750–1,500 m (and beyond), enhancing the company’s subsurface model and informing an aggressive 2026 drill program.
• Results are expected to tighten chargeability and resistivity models, prioritize high‑impact drill targets, and support future resource estimation for the Star Project.

Key Details

• Survey Technology: ORION SWATH™ 3D IP combined with magnetotelluric (MT) measurements; developed by Quantec Geoscience.
• Depth Capability: Effective imaging to 750–1,500 m, with potential beyond 1,500 m for resistivity data.
• Target Geology: Calk‑Alkaline porphyry copper systems; aims to identify deep‑seated chargeability and resistivity anomalies linked to intrusive centers and feeder structures.
• Purpose: Integrate survey results into the three‑dimensional geological model to guide hole orientation, depth selection, and target prioritization for the 2026 drill campaign.
• Strategic Benefit: Provides high‑resolution subsurface imaging that surpasses conventional geophysical methods, reducing exploration risk and optimizing capital deployment.
• Qualified Person: Jeremy Hanson, P.Geo., independent contractor, reviewed and approved technical aspects of the release (NI 43‑101).
• CEO Quote: Darryl Jones emphasized the suitability of deep‑penetrating IP/MT for BC porphyry systems and cited success at the Red Chris Mine where deeper high‑grade mineralization was discovered.

Notable Quotes

“This technology is particularly well suited for porphyry copper exploration in British Columbia, where many deposits extend well below the limits of conventional geophysical methods and early‑stage drilling.” – Darryl Jones, CEO & President, Star Copper Corp.