Edge Copper Intersects 287 ft at 0.73% Total Copper, including 190 ft at 1.01% Total Copper, at Zonia

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Edge Copper Corporation
Ticker
EDCU.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 12:37:31 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Edge Copper Corporation announced significant assay results from its Zonia Copper Project in Arizona, highlighted by hole ZND0032 intersecting 287 ft at 0.73% Total Copper, including 190 ft at 1.01% Total Copper. These results confirm high-grade oxide copper mineralization, extend known mineralization beyond the current PEA design pit, and will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource estimate in Q4 2026.

Reasoning: Edge Copper reported strong drill results from its Zonia Copper Project, including a high-grade intercept of 190 ft at 1.01% copper, which is exceptional for a porphyry deposit. The drilling extended mineralization beyond the current PEA pit and confirmed continuity in historical areas, providing valuable data for an upcoming resource update. Robust QA/QC and QP sign-off bolster confidence in the results.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercepts
  • Broad mineralized intervals
  • Extension of mineralization beyond current PEA pit
  • Confirmation of continuity in previously defined areas
  • QA/QC procedures disclosed and QP signed off
  • Results will feed into an updated resource estimate

Facts used in scoring: 27

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 190 ft at 1.01% CuT (57.91m @ 1.01% Cu) in ZND0032 is exceptional for a porphyry copper deposit (threshold >= 0.8% Cu).

Evidence · text

“190 ft at 1.01% Total Copper”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'intervals reported in this news release are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses'.

Evidence · text

“intervals reported in this news release are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Holes ZND0058 and ZND0052 are reported to be 'extending oxide/mixed mineralization beyond the current PEA Design Pit'.

Evidence · text

“extending oxide/mixed mineralization beyond the current PEA Design Pit”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'QA/QC' section detailing procedures, certified lab, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

“All drill samples were collected under the supervision of the Company's geological staff in accordance with industry-standard quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") procedures.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Patrick B. Redmond, Ph.D., P.Geo., a consultant to the Company, is named as a Qualified Person who approved the scientific and technical information.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been approved by Patrick B. Redmond, Ph.D., P.Geo., a consultant to the Company, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off'.

Evidence · text

“Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Hole ZND0032 'confirms high-grade oxide copper mineralization in an area previously defined only by shallow historical drilling', indicating infill drilling to improve confidence.

Evidence · text

“Hole ZND0032 confirms high-grade oxide copper mineralization in an area previously defined only by shallow historical drilling”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (27)

ZND0005Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.3024 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0005
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
57.3024 m
True Width
57.3024 m
From
0.6096 m
To
57.912 m
Hole Depth
242.9256 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483143
Northing
1200460
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1408.1316 m
Azimuth
138 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0005 returned a strong grade of 0.55% CuT over a continuous width of 57.30m, confirming high-grade oxide copper mineralization in the southern part of the deposit, which is a positive outcome for resource modeling.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width
  • Confirms high-grade oxide mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 188

ZND0017Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.1648 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0017
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
23.1648 m
True Width
23.1648 m
From
40.2336 m
To
63.3984 m
Hole Depth
262.128 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
485591
Northing
1204756
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1329.2328 m
Azimuth
132 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0017 shows a weak grade of 0.18% CuT over a moderate width, which is below the moderate threshold for porphyry copper, indicating lower economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 76

ZND0017Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0017
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.2 m
True Width
76.2 m
From
73.152 m
To
149.352 m
Hole Depth
262.128 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
485591
Northing
1204756
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1329.2328 m
Azimuth
132 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept of 76.2m at 0.19% CuT from ZND0017 is below the moderate grade threshold for porphyry copper, suggesting lower economic potential for this interval despite its significant width.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 250

ZND0017Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.0584 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0017
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10.0584 m
True Width
10.0584 m
From
99.6792 m
To
109.728 m
Hole Depth
262.128 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
485591
Northing
1204756
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1329.2328 m
Azimuth
132 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0017 shows a moderate grade of 0.37% CuT over a moderate width, which is a positive but not exceptional result for porphyry copper.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 33

ZND0029Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6072 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0029
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
57.6072 m
True Width
57.6072 m
From
0.3048 m
To
57.912 m
Hole Depth
106.3752 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484450
Northing
1202030
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1375.2096 m
Azimuth
142 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0029 intersected a broad interval of 57.61m at 0.19% CuT, which is a weak grade for porphyry copper, limiting its individual economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 189

ZND0029Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.4112 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0029
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.4112 m
True Width
13.4112 m
From
27.432 m
To
40.8432 m
Hole Depth
106.3752 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484450
Northing
1202030
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1375.2096 m
Azimuth
142 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0029 shows a moderate grade of 0.33% CuT over a moderate width, which is a positive but not exceptional result for porphyry copper.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 44

ZND0031Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.764 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0031
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.764 m
True Width
16.764 m
From
21.6408 m
To
38.4048 m
Hole Depth
302.664 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486930
Northing
1206158
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1365.504 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0031 shows a weak grade of 0.16% CuT over a moderate width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, indicating low economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 55

ZND0031Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36.2712 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0031
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
36.2712 m
True Width
36.2712 m
From
77.1144 m
To
113.3856 m
Hole Depth
302.664 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486930
Northing
1206158
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1365.504 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0031 shows a weak grade of 0.12% CuT over a strong continuity width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, indicating low economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 119

ZND0031Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.716 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0031
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.716 m
True Width
13.716 m
From
133.1976 m
To
146.9136 m
Hole Depth
302.664 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486930
Northing
1206158
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1365.504 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0031 shows a weak grade of 0.11% CuT over a moderate width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, indicating low economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 45

ZND0031Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60.6552 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0031
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60.6552 m
True Width
60.6552 m
From
164.8968 m
To
225.552 m
Hole Depth
302.664 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486930
Northing
1206158
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1365.504 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept of 60.66m at 0.23% CuT from ZND0031 is below the moderate grade threshold for porphyry copper, limiting its individual economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 199

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 87.4728 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
87.4728 m
True Width
87.4728 m
From
3.9624 m
To
91.44 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0032 delivered a strong intercept of 87.47m at 0.73% CuT, which is a highly material result for a porphyry copper deposit, confirming high-grade oxide mineralization and contributing significantly to resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width
  • High grade-thickness product
  • Confirms high-grade oxide mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: 287

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.912 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
57.912 m
True Width
57.912 m
From
15.24 m
To
73.152 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0032 of 57.91m at 1.01% CuT is an exceptional result, representing the highest-grade interval intersected to date in the program and significantly enhancing the project's economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width
  • High grade-thickness product
  • Highest-grade interval to date

Evidence · table

“1.01”

Context: 190

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.8096 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.8096 m
True Width
76.8096 m
From
106.68 m
To
183.4896 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept of 76.81m at 0.26% CuT from ZND0032 represents a moderate grade for porphyry copper, adding to the overall mineralized footprint at depth.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 252

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.1376 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
34.1376 m
True Width
34.1376 m
From
146.304 m
To
180.432 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0032 of 34.14m at 0.41% CuT is a strong grade for porphyry copper, enhancing the overall value of the broader interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Strong continuity width

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 112

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 51.2064 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
51.2064 m
True Width
51.2064 m
From
195.6816 m
To
246.888 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept of 51.21m at 0.26% CuT from ZND0032 represents a moderate grade for porphyry copper, further demonstrating the vertical extent of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 168

ZND0032Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0032
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
15.24 m
True Width
15.24 m
From
204.8256 m
To
219.9672 m
Hole Depth
265.7856 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
483820
Northing
1202465
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1398.4416 m
Azimuth
146 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0032 of 15.24m at 0.35% CuT is a moderate grade for porphyry copper, contributing positively to the overall mineralized system.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for porphyry copper
  • Moderate width

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 50

ZND0033Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 102.4128 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0033
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
102.4128 m
True Width
102.4128 m
From
0 m
To
102.4128 m
Hole Depth
173.736 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486575
Northing
1204778
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1358.1984 m
Azimuth
142 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0033 intersected a very broad interval of 102.41m at 0.16% CuT, which is a weak grade for porphyry copper, indicating lower economic significance despite the substantial width.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 336

ZND0033Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.3736 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0033
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
17.3736 m
True Width
17.3736 m
From
153.3192 m
To
170.688 m
Hole Depth
173.736 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486575
Northing
1204778
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1358.1984 m
Azimuth
142 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0033 shows a weak grade of 0.11% CuT over a moderate width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, indicating low economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 57

ZND0043Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.432 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0043
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27.432 m
True Width
27.432 m
From
0 m
To
27.432 m
Hole Depth
188.0616 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486912
Northing
1205585
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1363.3824 m
Azimuth
111 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0043 shows a weak grade of 0.14% CuT over a strong continuity width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, indicating low economic significance for this specific interval.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 90

ZND0043Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88.6968 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0043
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
88.6968 m
True Width
88.6968 m
From
69.7992 m
To
158.496 m
Hole Depth
188.0616 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486912
Northing
1205585
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1363.3824 m
Azimuth
111 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very broad intercept of 88.70m at 0.21% CuT from ZND0043 is below the moderate grade threshold for porphyry copper, limiting its individual economic significance.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 291

ZND0050Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 134.112 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0050
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
134.112 m
True Width
134.112 m
From
0 m
To
134.112 m
Hole Depth
158.7984 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
486905
Northing
1205355
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1364.6016 m
Azimuth
134 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0050 intersected a very broad interval of 134.11m at 0.14% CuT, which is a weak grade for porphyry copper, indicating lower economic significance despite the substantial width.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 440

ZND0052Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 159.1056 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0052
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
159.1056 m
True Width
159.1056 m
From
173.736 m
To
332.8416 m
Hole Depth
340.7616 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484723
Northing
1204510
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1404.8424 m
Azimuth
132 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0052 intersected a very broad interval of 159.11m at 0.15% CuT, which is a weak grade for porphyry copper, but is positive for extending mineralization beyond the current PEA pit.

Positive factors

  • Continuous width
  • Extends mineralization beyond PEA pit

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 522

ZND0052Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.192 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0052
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.192 m
True Width
12.192 m
From
237.744 m
To
24.384 m
Hole Depth
340.7616 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484723
Northing
1204510
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1404.8424 m
Azimuth
132 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0052 of 12.19m at 0.47% CuT is a strong grade for porphyry copper, enhancing the overall value of the broader interval and contributing to the extension of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Moderate width
  • Extends mineralization beyond PEA pit

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 40

ZND0058Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1064 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0058
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.1064 m
True Width
13.1064 m
From
15.24 m
To
28.3464 m
Hole Depth
643.7904 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484195
Northing
1203815
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1406.0616 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0058 shows a weak grade of 0.21% CuT over a moderate width, which is below the moderate threshold for porphyry copper, indicating lower economic significance for this specific interval.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 43

ZND0058Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.292 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0058
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
50.292 m
True Width
50.292 m
From
176.4792 m
To
226.7712 m
Hole Depth
643.7904 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484195
Northing
1203815
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1406.0616 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Hole ZND0058 returned a strong intercept of 50.29m at 0.46% CuT, which is a highly material result for a porphyry copper deposit, extending mineralization beyond the current PEA pit.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Continuous width
  • Extends mineralization beyond PEA pit

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 165

ZND0058Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.6992 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0058
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
31.6992 m
True Width
31.6992 m
From
195.072 m
To
226.7712 m
Hole Depth
643.7904 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484195
Northing
1203815
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1406.0616 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval from ZND0058 of 31.70m at 0.64% CuT is a strong grade for porphyry copper, significantly enhancing the overall value of the broader interval and contributing to the extension of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for porphyry copper
  • Strong continuity width
  • Extends mineralization beyond PEA pit

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 104

ZND0058Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.4528 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZND0058
Project
Zonia Copper Project
Commodity
copper
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
Arizona
Ticker
EDCU.V

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
41.4528 m
True Width
41.4528 m
From
236.8392 m
To
278.2824 m
Hole Depth
643.7904 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
484195
Northing
1203815
CRS
Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
EPSG
2223
Elevation
1406.0616 m
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from ZND0058 shows a weak grade of 0.13% CuT over a strong continuity width, which is below the weak threshold for porphyry copper, but is positive for extending mineralization beyond the current PEA pit.

Positive factors

  • Strong continuity width
  • Extends mineralization beyond PEA pit

Negative factors

  • Weak grade for porphyry copper

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 136

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