# 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... Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33 Original source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butembo-copper-project-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-302852855.html Publisher: prnewswire Original announcement: 2026-08-18T17:16:53.278Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: high-grade near-surface intercepts - Positive factor: strike extension demonstrated - Positive factor: presence of supergene enrichment indicators - Negative factor: no QA/QC disclosure Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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: 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-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-0) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: exceptional grade - Positive factor: near-surface Evidence · text > BCDD-001 \(Along Strike\): 7.55m of 5.39% Cu from surface ### BCDD-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-1) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > Including 0.5m of 18.77% Cu from 2m ### BCDD-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-2) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: high grade Evidence · text > 0.55m of 11.05% Cu from 7m ### BCDD-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-3) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: mineralized Evidence · text > BCDD-002 \(Along Strike\): 3.00m of 1.89% Cu from 19.71m ### BCDD-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-4) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: mineralized Evidence · text > BCDD-004 \(Along Strike\): 6.00m of 0.74% Cu from 6m ### BCDD-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-5) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: mineralized Evidence · text > BCDD-005 \(Along Strike\): 5.20m of 0.90% Cu from 4m ### BCDD-006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-6) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: significant width - Positive factor: mineralization continuity Evidence · text > BCDD-006 \(Along Strike\): 29.1m of 1.28% Cu from 1m ### BCDD-006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-7) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: high grade Evidence · text > Including 3m of 7.86% Cu from 6m ### BCDD-007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-8) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: significant width Evidence · text > BCDD-007 \(Along Strike\): 16m of 1.65% Cu from 23m ### BCDD-007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aug-17-2026-08-43-et-copper-intelligence-releases-new-drill-core-data-from-butem--92f452e9-f2bb-4581-9e6a-c6a2306b2a33#fact-drill-facts-9) Butembo Copper Project · copper #### 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 factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > Including 0.8m of 13.30% Cu from 23m ## 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. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.