Aug 17, 2026, 08:43 ET Copper Intelligence Releases New Drill Core Data from Butembo Copper Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo Copper Intelligence (OTCID: CUAI) released new data of drill core from its ongoing exploration program at the Butembo Copper Project in the...
Original announcement by prnewswire on
- Company
- Copper Intelligence
- Ticker
- CUAI
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 06:44:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Copper Intelligence has reported significant copper drill results from its Butembo Copper Project in the DRC, including a high-grade 7.55m intercept at 5.39% Cu. The drilling has extended the known mineralization strike by 200 meters and shows evidence of supergene enrichment.
Reasoning: Strong copper grades (up to 18.77%) and significant strike extension (200m) in an exploration context.
Positive factors
- high-grade near-surface intercepts
- strike extension demonstrated
- presence of supergene enrichment indicators
Negative factors
- no QA/QC disclosure
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Expansion drilling extends mineralization at Butembo by 200 meters to over 300 meters
Evidence · text
“Expansion drilling extends mineralization at Butembo by 200 meters to over 300 meters”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release lacks any mention of laboratory certification, QA/QC protocols, or a Qualified Person sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Copper Intelligence (OTCID: CUAI) released new data of drill core”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
BCDD-001Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 5.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-001
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.55 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7.55 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-001:0.0-7.55
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.39% Cu over 7.55m is an exceptional intercept for a copper project.
Positive factors
- exceptional grade
- near-surface
Evidence · text
“BCDD-001 (Along Strike): 7.55m of 5.39% Cu from surface”
BCDD-001Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 18.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-001
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.77
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.5 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 2.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-001:0.0-7.55
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 18.77% Cu is an exceptionally high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“Including 0.5m of 18.77% Cu from 2m”
BCDD-001Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 11.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-001
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.55 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 7.55 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-001:0.0-7.55
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 11.05% Cu is a very high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“0.55m of 11.05% Cu from 7m”
BCDD-002Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-002
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 19.71 m
- To
- 22.71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-002:19.71-22.71
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.89% Cu is a solid intercept for copper exploration.
Positive factors
- mineralized
Evidence · text
“BCDD-002 (Along Strike): 3.00m of 1.89% Cu from 19.71m”
BCDD-004Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-004
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-004:6.0-12.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.74% Cu is a moderate intercept.
Positive factors
- mineralized
Evidence · text
“BCDD-004 (Along Strike): 6.00m of 0.74% Cu from 6m”
BCDD-005Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-005
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.2 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 9.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-005:4.0-9.2
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.9% Cu is a moderate intercept.
Positive factors
- mineralized
Evidence · text
“BCDD-005 (Along Strike): 5.20m of 0.90% Cu from 4m”
BCDD-006Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-006
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.1 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 30.1 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-006:1.0-30.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 29.1m width at 1.28% Cu is a very significant intercept.
Positive factors
- significant width
- mineralization continuity
Evidence · text
“BCDD-006 (Along Strike): 29.1m of 1.28% Cu from 1m”
BCDD-006Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 7.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-006
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-006:1.0-30.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.86% Cu is a strong high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- high grade
Evidence · text
“Including 3m of 7.86% Cu from 6m”
BCDD-007Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-007
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 39 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-007:23.0-39.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 16m at 1.65% Cu is a solid intercept.
Positive factors
- significant width
Evidence · text
“BCDD-007 (Along Strike): 16m of 1.65% Cu from 23m”
BCDD-007Butembo Copper Project · copperGrade: 13.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BCDD-007
- Project
- Butembo Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- CUAI
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 23.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BCDD-007:23.0-39.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 13.3% Cu is an exceptional high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“Including 0.8m of 13.30% Cu from 23m”
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