# Copper Mining News in Canada

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## Evolve Royalties to Acquire a Portfolio of Seven Royalties, Including Copper Royalties on Portions of Osisko Metals’ Gaspé Copper Project and Red Brook Property Recently Optioned by Osisko Metals

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/evolve-royalties-to-acquire-a-portfolio-of-seven-royalties-including-copper-roya--6194cca6-d1f5-4333-8346-ef76f3d60bae) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/evolve-royalties-to-acquire-a-portfolio-of-seven-royalties-including-copper-roya--6194cca6-d1f5-4333-8346-ef76f3d60bae.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T14:38:18.138Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T14:38:18.138Z
- Company: Evolve Royalties Ltd. (EVR)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/19/3383436/0/en/evolve-royalties-to-acquire-a-portfolio-of-seven-royalties-including-copper-royalties-on-portions-of-osisko-metals-gasp%c3%a9-copper-project-and-red-brook-property-recently-optioned-by-.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Evolve Royalties has entered into binding agreements to acquire a portfolio of seven royalties and rights for approximately US$6.2 million. The acquisition includes key copper royalties on the Gaspé Copper Project and Red Brook property, strengthening the company's Canadian presence.

## NRX: Annual Report to Shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nrx-annual-report-to-shareholders--6e75301a-d281-4538-ba16-ae0f6ffa959e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nrx-annual-report-to-shareholders--6e75301a-d281-4538-ba16-ae0f6ffa959e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T07:04:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T09:03:56.404Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T09:03:56.404Z
- Company: Noronex Limited (NRX)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146503)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.21
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, No QA/QC Disclosure, Stale Data Re-release

Noronex Limited reported a net profit of $1.14 million for the year ended June 30, 2026, a significant improvement from the previous year's loss. The company advanced its exploration portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including the Sleitat Tin Project in Alaska, and disposals of non-core assets in Namibia. It also continued its copper exploration partnership with South32 in the Kalahari Copper Belt and reported new uranium drill results from Etango North, Namibia.

## Power Metallic Extends Lion 25% Deeper as Power Metallic Intercepts 5.70 Meters of 14.00% CuEqRec¹ in Hole 26-125

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-metallic-extends-lion-25-deeper-as-power-metallic-intercepts-5-70-meters-o--f39d8728-cbe6-4c58-9fc1-6ed42aba0078) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-metallic-extends-lion-25-deeper-as-power-metallic-intercepts-5-70-meters-o--f39d8728-cbe6-4c58-9fc1-6ed42aba0078.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T07:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T07:48:53.811Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T07:48:53.811Z
- Company: Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPN.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/PNPN.V/press-releases/7444594957863920)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept

Power Metallic has reported high-grade deep drilling results at the Lion project, with hole PML-26-125 intercepting 5.70m at 14.00% CuEq. These results extend the known mineralization approximately 25% deeper than the current Mineral Resource Estimate.

## White Cliff reveals fresh copper front at Rae’s Bornite Hills

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-cliff-reveals-fresh-copper-front-at-rae-s-bornite-hills--4687476f-feb4-44f2-bb41-3cb9b4647400) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-cliff-reveals-fresh-copper-front-at-rae-s-bornite-hills--4687476f-feb4-44f2-bb41-3cb9b4647400.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-21T01:48:58.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T03:03:26.495Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T03:03:26.495Z
- Company: White Cliff Minerals (WCN)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/white-cliff-reveals-fresh-copper-front-at-raes-bornite-hills/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.319
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, No QA/QC Disclosure

White Cliff Minerals has reported visual copper mineralisation, including semi-massive bornite, at its new Bornite Hills target within the Rae project in northern Canada. While official assays are expected in October, the drilling marks the first exploration at this specific target, which remains open along strike and at depth.

## Minto's First Mine Plan Takes 40% to 45% of the Indicated Resource

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/minto-s-first-mine-plan-takes-40-to-45-of-the-indicated-resource--963de4e1-b051-4685-896a-be45e2686ea6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/minto-s-first-mine-plan-takes-40-to-45-of-the-indicated-resource--963de4e1-b051-4685-896a-be45e2686ea6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-17T19:19:41.802Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-17T19:19:41.802Z
- Company: Selkirk Copper Mines (SCMI)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/mintos-first-mine-plan-takes-40-to-45-of-the-indicated-resource)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.112
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

Selkirk Copper's Phase 2 drilling at Minto is 90% complete, with results primarily serving as infill to confirm modeled geometry for a restart mine plan. While some step-out drilling has been successful, results at Copper Keel were lower than expected, indicating limited expansion potential in that specific area.

## Power Metallic Mines target raised as maiden Lion resource estimate points to high-grade, copper-rich project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-metallic-mines-target-raised-as-maiden-lion-resource-estimate-points-to-hi--64b1eaed-6c4b-409b-8154-d5a7a1ee73d7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/power-metallic-mines-target-raised-as-maiden-lion-resource-estimate-points-to-hi--64b1eaed-6c4b-409b-8154-d5a7a1ee73d7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-08T20:00:59.420Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Power Metallic Mines Inc (PNPN)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1098245/power-metallic-mines-target-raised-as-maiden-lion-resource-estimate-points-to-high-grade-copper-rich-project-1098245.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.74
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, Indicated Resource

Power Metallic Mines has released a maiden mineral resource estimate for its Lion deposit, totaling 4.75 million tonnes at 3.9% copper equivalent, with 87% classified as Indicated. The company also provided an updated resource estimate for the Nisk project, which comprises 4.72 million tonnes at 2.6% copper equivalent.

## FireFly to raise A$180m backed by solid Green Bay PEA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/firefly-to-raise-a-180m-backed-by-solid-green-bay-pea--fe8c10a2-24d8-4eea-8c3a-2eba25bab0df) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/firefly-to-raise-a-180m-backed-by-solid-green-bay-pea--fe8c10a2-24d8-4eea-8c3a-2eba25bab0df.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-25T08:31:57.187Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FireFly Metals (ASX:FIRE)
- Original source: [miningweekly](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/firefly-to-raise-a180m-backed-by-solid-green-bay-pea-2026-08-25)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, QP/CP Signed

FireFly Metals has announced an A$180 million capital raise through an Australian institutional placement and a Canadian bought deal to advance its Green Bay copper/gold project. The funds will support feasibility studies and early project works, backed by a Preliminary Economic Assessment showing strong returns and a substantial mineral resource.

## FireFly bolsters funding for project development and ongoing resource growth with A$190m raising

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/firefly-bolsters-funding-for-project-development-and-ongoing-resource-growth-wit--690c7eb5-5e23-4715-a2b3-3fce6aeca5fb) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/firefly-bolsters-funding-for-project-development-and-ongoing-resource-growth-wit--690c7eb5-5e23-4715-a2b3-3fce6aeca5fb.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FireFly Metals Limited (FFM)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/25/3350165/0/en/firefly-bolsters-funding-for-project-development-and-ongoing-resource-growth-with-a-190m-raising.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: Equity Raise, Share Purchase Plan, JORC Compliant, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, Cut-off Disclosed, Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

FireFly Metals Limited has announced a A$190 million capital raise to bolster funding for the development and ongoing resource growth of its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada. The funding includes an A$180 million institutional placement and a A$10 million share purchase plan. The company also reported updated Mineral Resource Estimates for the Green Bay Project, comprising 60.2 Mt Measured and Indicated resources and 23.5 Mt Inferred resources, prepared in accordance with JORC Code 2012 and NI 43-101.

## Nine Mile Metals Ceo Strong Vms Hit Points To Wedge Mine Upside

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-ceo-strong-vms-hit-points-to-wedge-mine-upside--d5714685-5949-4b8f-b16a-85330725f182) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nine-mile-metals-ceo-strong-vms-hit-points-to-wedge-mine-upside--d5714685-5949-4b8f-b16a-85330725f182.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-18T17:35:14.951Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Nine Mile Metals Ltd. (NINE)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1097150/nine-mile-metals-ceo-strong-vms-hit-points-to-wedge-mine-upside-1097150.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.686
- Atlas tags: True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed

Nine Mile Metals has reported its first drill results from the 2026 program at the Wedge Mine in Canada. The headline intercept features a 24.55m true-width polymetallic VMS zone with copper, silver, and gold grades that appear to strengthen at depth.

## Errington Completes Balfour Exploration Program, Underscores Growth Potential Ahead of Resource Estimate

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/errington-completes-balfour-exploration-program-underscores-growth-potential-ahe--bc74c124-9fc0-491e-a2d2-cc3f966e5230) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/errington-completes-balfour-exploration-program-underscores-growth-potential-ahe--bc74c124-9fc0-491e-a2d2-cc3f966e5230.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-05-27T10:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Errington Metals Corp. (EM)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EM/news/6800585163341599/errington-completes-balfour-exploration-program-underscores-growth-potential-ahe)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: None

Errington Metals Corp. has completed its 2025/2026 exploration program at the Balfour mineralized zone, part of its Sudbury Basin Project, reporting significant polymetallic drill results. The program confirmed continuity and extended mineralization along strike and at depth, with several high-grade intercepts, and is designed to support a planned maiden mineral resource estimate for the Balfour area. The company also provided detailed QA/QC procedures and a Qualified Person sign-off.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.