# 08:01 ET CUAI - Copper Intelligence Extensive Drilling Program Continues to Validate Significant Copper System at Butembo, Eastern DRC COPPER INTELLIGENCE \("the Company"\) is pleased to provide a comprehensive update on exploration results from its flagship Butembo Copper Project... Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad Original source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cuai--copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-validate-significant-copper-system-at-butembo-eastern-drc-302872238.html Publisher: prnewswire Original announcement: 2026-09-08T12:15:43.302Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Copper Intelligence Inc. - Ticker: CUAI - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Eastern DRC - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-08 12:19:41 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Copper Intelligence has released maiden drill results from its Butembo Copper Project in the DRC, confirming a substantial copper-bearing schist system. Highlights include an exceptional 7.55m at 5.39% Cu from surface in hole BCDD001 and several broad, high-grade intervals. Reasoning: Maiden drilling campaign returned multiple high-grade copper intercepts, including an exceptional 5.39% Cu over 7.55m, validating a significant copper system. - Positive factor: exceptional copper grades - Positive factor: broad continuous intervals - Positive factor: near-surface mineralisation - Positive factor: presence of native cuprite - Positive factor: maiden drilling campaign success Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 5.39% Cu is exceptionally high for a copper system. Evidence · text > 7.55 metres at 5.39% Cu from surface in hole BCDD001 **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: BCDD011 \(angled hole\) and BCWDD001B \(deep extension\) demonstrate extension. Evidence · text > confirmed that mineralisation extends beyond the limits previously defined by vertical drilling **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### BCDD001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-0) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD001 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 5.39 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.55 m - From: 0 m - To: 7.55 m - Intercept Depth: 0 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD001:0-7.55 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 7.55m at 5.39% Cu is an exceptional intercept for a copper system, especially from surface. - Positive factor: exceptional grade - Positive factor: near-surface Evidence · text > 7.55 metres at 5.39% Cu from surface in hole BCDD001 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-1) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD006 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.28 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 29.1 m - From: 1 m - To: 30.1 m - Intercept Depth: 1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD006:1-30.1 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant broad interval demonstrating scale potential. - Positive factor: broad interval - Positive factor: continuity Evidence · text > 29.1m at 1.28% Cu from 1.0m in BCDD006 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-2) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD007 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.65 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 16 m - From: 23 m - To: 39 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD007:23-39 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Substantial zone of continuous copper mineralisation. - Positive factor: continuous mineralisation Evidence · text > 16.0m at 1.65% Cu from 23.0m in BCDD007 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD011 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-3) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD011 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.78 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.5 m - From: 35.5 m - To: 48 m - Intercept Depth: 35.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD011:35.5-48 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Confirmed mineralisation extends beyond vertical drilling limits. - Positive factor: angled hole success - Positive factor: extension Evidence · text > 12.5m at 1.78% Cu from 35.5m in BCDD011 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-4) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD013 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 2.75 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 11 m - From: 17.9 m - To: 28.9 m - Intercept Depth: 17.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD013:17.9-28.9 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Compelling intersection suggesting proximity to high-grade shoots. - Positive factor: high grade - Positive factor: thickness Evidence · text > 11.0m at 2.75% Cu from 17.9m in BCDD013 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-5) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD013 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.9 m - From: 10 m - To: 17.9 m - Intercept Depth: 10 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD013:10-17.9 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade part of a multi-interval hole. Evidence · text > 7.9 metres at 0.24% Cu from 10 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-6) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD012 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.17 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9 m - From: 14 m - To: 23 m - Intercept Depth: 14 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD012:14-23 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicates multiple mineralised horizons. - Positive factor: stacked horizons Evidence · text > 9.0 metres at 1.17% Cu from 14.0 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### BCDD012 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/08-01-et-cuai-copper-intelligence-extensive-drilling-program-continues-to-valida--d90c51fe-e78b-4b78-99e2-aee5f8254dad#fact-drill-facts-7) Butembo · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: BCDD012 - Project: Butembo - Commodity: copper - Region: drc - Reported Region: drc - Ticker: CUAI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1.85 m - From: 5.15 m - To: 7 m - Intercept Depth: 5.15 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: BCDD012:5.15-7 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Narrower interval in a stacked sequence. Evidence · text > 1.85 metres at 0.92% Cu from 5.15 metres #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. 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