# COPPER QUEST RECIEVES KITIMAT COPPER-GOLD PROJECT EXPLORATION PERMIT Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34 Original source: https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/5238/5f2db731-fad3-4031-92ca-4c48aa53ce2e Publisher: cse Original announcement: 2026-09-09T14:50:19.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T01:40:56.367Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T01:40:56.367Z - Company: Copper Quest Exploration Inc. - Ticker: CQX - Exchange: CSE - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Permitting - Extracted: 2026-10-01 01:40:57 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Copper Quest has received an exploration permit for its 100% owned Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The project features exceptional infrastructure proximity and is supported by historical drilling results in the Jeannette Cu-Au Zone. Reasoning: The receipt of an exploration permit is a key milestone for project advancement, supported by strong historical data and excellent infrastructure, though the primary drill results are historical and unverified. - Positive factor: exploration permit received - Positive factor: exceptional infrastructure proximity - Positive factor: historical high-grade intercepts - Negative factor: historical drill results not confirmed by company Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions the presence of a Qualified Person \(Brian G. Thurston, P.Geo.\) who has reviewed and approved the technical information. Evidence · text > Brian G. Thurston, P.Geo., the Company’s President and CEO and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release. **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: The primary drill results highlighted are historical from 2010 and have not been confirmed by the company. Evidence · text > The drill results are historical in nature and have not been confirmed by the Company. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### J-7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-0) Kitimat · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-7 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.03 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 117.07 m - From: 1.52 m - To: 118.6 m - Intercept Depth: 1.52 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-7:1.52-118.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold intercept of 1.03 g/t over 117m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-7: 117.07 m grading 1.03 g/t Au, 0.54% Cu, from 1.52 m to 118.60 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-1) Kitimat · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-7 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.54 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 117.07 m - From: 1.52 m - To: 118.6 m - Intercept Depth: 1.52 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-7:1.52-118.6 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept of 0.54% over 117m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-7: 117.07 m grading 1.03 g/t Au, 0.54% Cu, from 1.52 m to 118.60 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-2) Kitimat · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-1 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 103.65 m - From: 9.15 m - To: 112.8 m - Intercept Depth: 9.15 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-1:9.15-112.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold intercept of 1.00 g/t over 103m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-1: 103.65 m grading 1.00 g/t Au, 0.55% Cu, from 9.15 m to 112.80 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-3) Kitimat · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-1 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.55 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 103.65 m - From: 9.15 m - To: 112.8 m - Intercept Depth: 9.15 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-1:9.15-112.8 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept of 0.55% over 103m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-1: 103.65 m grading 1.00 g/t Au, 0.55% Cu, from 9.15 m to 112.80 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-4) Kitimat · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-2 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 107.01 m - From: 6.1 m - To: 113.11 m - Intercept Depth: 6.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-2:6.1-113.11 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold intercept of 0.80 g/t over 107m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-2: 107.01 m grading 0.80 g/t Au, 0.45% Cu, from 6.10 m to 113.11 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-5) Kitimat · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-2 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.45 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 107.01 m - From: 6.1 m - To: 113.11 m - Intercept Depth: 6.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-2:6.1-113.11 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept of 0.45% over 107m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-2: 107.01 m grading 0.80 g/t Au, 0.45% Cu, from 6.10 m to 113.11 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-6) Kitimat · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-8 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 112.2 m - From: 11.89 m - To: 124.09 m - Intercept Depth: 11.89 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-8:11.89-124.09 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical gold intercept of 0.41 g/t over 112m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-8: 112.20 m grading 0.41 g/t Au, 0.33% Cu, from 11.89 m to 124.09 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ### J-8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-quest-recieves-kitimat-copper-gold-project-exploration-permit--b6f62a4b-6143-4b8a-93e0-d8045c210c34#fact-drill-facts-7) Kitimat · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: J-8 - Project: Kitimat - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: CQX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.33 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 112.2 m - From: 11.89 m - To: 124.09 m - Intercept Depth: 11.89 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: J-8:11.89-124.09 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Methods: standards #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2010-01-01T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Historical copper intercept of 0.33% over 112m. - Positive factor: significant width - Negative factor: unverified historical data Evidence · text > Hole J-8: 112.20 m grading 0.41 g/t Au, 0.33% Cu, from 11.89 m to 124.09 m. #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Located just 10 kilometers from the city within a stable, mining- friendly jurisdiction, the project is exceptionally we" ## 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.