Copper Giant Delivers Grades Above the 2026 Resource Model and Confirms Porphyry-Style Mineralization at the La Estrella Target

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Copper Giant Resources Corp.
Ticker
CGNT
Exchange
TSX
Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-08-21 02:49:02 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Copper Giant Resources Corp. has announced drill results from the Mocoa project in Colombia that confirm the southward extension of porphyry-style mineralization toward the La Estrella target. Notably, hole MD-054 returned grades exceeding the 2026 resource model in an area previously considered waste, supporting future resource growth.

Reasoning: The results confirm the extension of the Mocoa porphyry system into the La Estrella target and provide higher-than-expected grades at the southern margin, supporting resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • Confirms porphyry-style mineralization extends into the La Estrella target area
  • Grades in MD-054 exceed the 2026 MRE block model in previously modeled waste zones
  • Demonstrates continuity of Cu-Mo mineralization at the southern margin

Negative factors

  • MD-053 grades are lower than typical Mocoa resource grades

Facts used in scoring: 22

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole MD-053 confirms porphyry architecture extends into the previously untested La Estrella target area.

Evidence · text

“confirms that the same porphyry architecture recognized at Mocoa extends into this previously untested area”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, mentioning certified ActLabs and use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Copper Giant operates according to a rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) protocol”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (22)

MD-053Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 117 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-053
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
117 m
From
257 m
To
374 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-053:257-374
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade intercept that is geologically significant for confirming system extension rather than economic value.

Positive factors

  • Confirms geological continuity toward La Estrella target

Negative factors

  • Grades are lower than typical Mocoa resource grades

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 117

MD-053Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.004Grade Unit: %Intercept: 117 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-053
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.004
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
117 m
From
257 m
To
374 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-053:257-374
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade intercept that is geologically significant for confirming system extension rather than economic value.

Positive factors

  • Confirms geological continuity toward La Estrella target

Negative factors

  • Grades are lower than typical Mocoa resource grades

Evidence · table

“0.004”

Context: 117

MD-053Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-053
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
From
203 m
To
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-053:203-219
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within a low-grade hole.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 16

MD-053Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.002Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-053
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.002
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
From
203 m
To
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-053:203-219
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within a low-grade hole.

Evidence · table

“0.002”

Context: 16

MD-054Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 804 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
804 m
From
0 m
To
804 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:0-804
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large scale intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Intercepts copper and molybdenum from surface to depth

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 804

MD-054Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 804 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
804 m
From
0 m
To
804 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:0-804
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large scale intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Intercepts copper and molybdenum from surface to depth

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 804

MD-054Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 253 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
253 m
From
367 m
To
620 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:367-620
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept in a previously low-priority area, supporting resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • Grades exceed the 2026 MRE block model
  • Intercepts area previously modelled as waste

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 253

MD-054Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 253 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
253 m
From
367 m
To
620 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:367-620
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept in a previously low-priority area, supporting resource expansion.

Positive factors

  • Grades exceed the 2026 MRE block model
  • Intercepts area previously modelled as waste

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 253

MD-054Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 61 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
61 m
From
418 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:418-478
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept in a previously modeled waste zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept within a broader mineralized zone
  • Exceeds 2026 MRE block model

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 61

MD-054Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 61 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
61 m
From
418 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:418-478
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept in a previously modeled waste zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept within a broader mineralized zone
  • Exceeds 2026 MRE block model

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 61

MD-054Mocoa · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
33 m
From
445 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:445-478
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept in a previously modeled waste zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept within a broader mineralized zone
  • Exceeds 2026 MRE block model

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 33

MD-054Mocoa · molybdenumGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
33 m
From
445 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:445-478
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
ActLabs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept in a previously modeled waste zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept within a broader mineralized zone
  • Exceeds 2026 MRE block model

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 33

MD-053Mocoa · moGrade: 0.004Grade Unit: %Intercept: 117 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MD-053
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.004
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
117 m
From
257 m
To
374 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-053:257-374
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.004 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.004”

Context: MD-053

IncludingMocoa · copperGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
From
203 m
To
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:203-219
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 % copper is below against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 1.4 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.09 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.15 %) on the porphyry deposit band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: Including

IncludingMocoa · moGrade: 0.002Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.002
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
From
203 m
To
219 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:203-219
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.002 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.002”

Context: Including

MD-054Mocoa · moGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 804 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
MD-054
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
804 m
From
0 m
To
804 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MD-054:0-804
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: MD-054

IncludingMocoa · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 253 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
253 m
From
367 m
To
620 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367-620
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 68.3 %·m is moderate.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: Including

IncludingMocoa · moGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 253 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
Including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
253 m
From
367 m
To
620 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Including:367-620
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: Including

and includingMocoa · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 61 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
61 m
From
418 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and including:418-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 25.0 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.41 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: and including

and includingMocoa · moGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 61 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
61 m
From
418 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and including:418-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: and including

and includingMocoa · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
copper
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
33 m
From
445 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and including:445-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.44 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 14.5 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.44 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: and including

and includingMocoa · moGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
and including
Project
Mocoa
Commodity
mo
Region
colombia
Reported Region
Putumayo, Colombia
Ticker
CGNT

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
33 m
From
445 m
To
478 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and including:445-478
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 % mo. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for mo; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: and including

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