Edge Copper Intersects 290 ft at 0.40% CuT in Hole ZND0028 Beyond the PEA Design Pit at the Northwestern End of Zonia
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Edge Copper Corporation
- Ticker
- EDCU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 05:32:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Edge Copper announced drill results from its Zonia Copper Project, highlighted by hole ZND0028 which intersected 290 ft at 0.40% CuT, including 50 ft at 1.69% CuT, extending mineralization beyond the current PEA pit. The company also reported several infill holes that confirm continuity within the existing resource area. These results are expected to support an updated Mineral Resource estimate in Q4 2026 and further define the project's expansion potential.
Reasoning: Edge Copper reported high-grade copper intercepts, notably 50 ft at 1.69% CuT within a broader 290 ft at 0.40% CuT in hole ZND0028, which extends mineralization beyond the current PEA pit design. This step-out drilling, combined with infill results, reinforces continuity and indicates significant expansion potential for the Zonia Copper Project. The results are supported by robust QA/QC and QP sign-off.
Positive factors
- bonanza_intercept
- step_out_extension
- true_width_disclosed
- qaqc_disclosed
- qp_signed
- cut_off_disclosed
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The news release 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.”
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 industry-standard procedures, certified reference materials, blanks, duplicates, and laboratory reviews.
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. Samples are from HQ-diameter core. Core is scanned and logged by the Company's geology team before being cut. Half-core HQ samples are prepared for assay, and the remaining material is retained at site for future reference. The Company's QA/QC program includes the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples at regular intervals within the sample stream. The Company also conducts ongoing reviews of laboratory QA/QC performance to ensure analytical reliability and accuracy.”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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 as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and 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 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole ZND0028 is explicitly stated to extend oxide mineralization 'Beyond the PEA Design Pit' and 'beyond the current PEA Design Pit at the northwestern end of the deposit'.
Evidence · text
“Edge Copper Intersects 290 ft at 0.40% CuT in Hole ZND0028 Beyond the PEA Design Pit at the Northwestern End of Zonia”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The document states that 'The other holes reported today were drilled primarily as infill' and 'The Zonia drill program has progressed from infill drilling, aimed at converting Inferred Mineral Resources to the Indicated category'.
Evidence · text
“The other holes reported today were drilled primarily as infill and returned broad intervals of oxide mineralization that reinforce continuity within the current mineral resource area.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The significant intervals were calculated using a clearly stated '0.10% CuT cut-off'.
Evidence · text
“Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1.69% CuT over 15.24m in ZND0028 is exceptionally high-grade for a porphyry copper deposit (rubric exceptional >= 0.8%).
Evidence · table
“1.69”
Context: 50
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
ZND0008Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 97.2312 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0008
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 97.2312 m
- True Width
- 97.2312 m
- From
- 5.7912 m
- To
- 103.0224 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.21 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0008:5.7912-103.0224
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147967.9752
- Northing
- 367190.0904
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1323.4976 m
- Azimuth
- 137 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade but moderate width infill intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 319
ZND0008Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60.3504 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0008
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 60.3504 m
- True Width
- 60.3504 m
- From
- 162.7632 m
- To
- 223.1136 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.21 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0008:162.7632-223.1136
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147967.9752
- Northing
- 367190.0904
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1323.4976 m
- Azimuth
- 137 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade but moderate width infill intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 198
ZND0008Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.3256 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0008
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.3256 m
- True Width
- 14.3256 m
- From
- 208.794 m
- To
- 223.1136 m
- Hole Depth
- 229.21 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0008:208.794-223.1136
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147967.9752
- Northing
- 367190.0904
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1323.4976 m
- Azimuth
- 137 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade but narrow infill intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, contributing to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 47
ZND0011Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 106.68 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0011
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 106.68 m
- True Width
- 106.68 m
- From
- 24.384 m
- To
- 131.064 m
- Hole Depth
- 264.2616 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0011:24.384-131.064
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147049.0744
- Northing
- 366210.0096
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1430.7312 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade and significant width infill intercept, confirming historical data and continuity within the resource.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 350
ZND0011Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 67.056 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0011
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 67.056 m
- True Width
- 67.056 m
- From
- 54.864 m
- To
- 121.92 m
- Hole Depth
- 264.2616 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0011:54.864-121.92
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147049.0744
- Northing
- 366210.0096
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1430.7312 m
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade and significant width infill intercept, confirming historical data and continuity within the resource.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 220
ZND0020Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 143.8656 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0020
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 143.8656 m
- True Width
- 143.8656 m
- From
- 13.716 m
- To
- 157.5816 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.4728 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0020:13.716-157.5816
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148182.0096
- Northing
- 367349.9928
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1334.1176 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade but significant width infill intercept, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 472
ZND0020Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.1064 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0020
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.1064 m
- True Width
- 13.1064 m
- From
- 14.6304 m
- To
- 27.7368 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.4728 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0020:14.6304-27.7368
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148182.0096
- Northing
- 367349.9928
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1334.1176 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade but narrow infill intercept, contributing to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 43
ZND0020Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24.384 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0020
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24.384 m
- True Width
- 24.384 m
- From
- 97.8408 m
- To
- 122.2248 m
- Hole Depth
- 201.4728 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0020:97.8408-122.2248
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148182.0096
- Northing
- 367349.9928
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1334.1176 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade but narrow infill intercept, contributing to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 80
ZND0022Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 163.6776 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0022
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 163.6776 m
- True Width
- 163.6776 m
- From
- 3.9624 m
- To
- 167.64 m
- Hole Depth
- 173.1264 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0022:3.9624-167.64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148232.2416
- Northing
- 367413.6072
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1328.3184 m
- Azimuth
- 144 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade but significant width infill intercept, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 537
ZND0028Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.5864 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0028
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43.5864 m
- True Width
- 43.5864 m
- From
- 29.5656 m
- To
- 73.152 m
- Hole Depth
- 262.128 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0028:29.5656-73.152
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148346.0352
- Northing
- 367588.032
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1359.408 m
- Azimuth
- 138 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade step-out intercept, contributing to the extension of mineralization beyond the current pit design.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 143
ZND0028Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.716 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0028
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.716 m
- True Width
- 13.716 m
- From
- 101.1936 m
- To
- 114.9192 m
- Hole Depth
- 262.128 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0028:101.1936-114.9192
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148346.0352
- Northing
- 367588.032
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1359.408 m
- Azimuth
- 138 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade step-out intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, contributing to the extension of mineralization beyond the current pit design.
Positive factors
- high_grade_intercept
- step_out_extension
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 45
ZND0028Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 88.392 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0028
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 88.392 m
- True Width
- 88.392 m
- From
- 134.4168 m
- To
- 222.8184 m
- Hole Depth
- 262.128 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0028:134.4168-222.8184
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148346.0352
- Northing
- 367588.032
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1359.408 m
- Azimuth
- 138 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade and significant width step-out intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, extending mineralization beyond the current pit design.
Positive factors
- high_grade_intercept
- step_out_extension
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 290
ZND0028Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0028
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- True Width
- 15.24 m
- From
- 146.304 m
- To
- 161.544 m
- Hole Depth
- 262.128 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0028:146.304-161.544
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148346.0352
- Northing
- 367588.032
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1359.408 m
- Azimuth
- 138 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptionally high-grade intercept for a porphyry copper deposit, extending mineralization beyond the current pit design.
Positive factors
- bonanza_intercept
- high_grade_intercept
- step_out_extension
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.69”
Context: 50
ZND0037Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 175.26 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0037
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 175.26 m
- True Width
- 175.26 m
- From
- 3.048 m
- To
- 178.308 m
- Hole Depth
- 206.0448 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0037:3.048-178.308
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148126.68
- Northing
- 367137.0072
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1360.0176 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- ungrounded
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade and significant width infill intercept, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 575
ZND0037Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 59.436 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0037
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 59.436 m
- True Width
- 59.436 m
- From
- 28.956 m
- To
- 88.392 m
- Hole Depth
- 206.0448 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0037:28.956-88.392
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148126.68
- Northing
- 367137.0072
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1360.0176 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade and width infill intercept, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- good_grade_width_product
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.35”
Context: 195
ZND0048Zonia Copper Project · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39.624 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0048
- Project
- Zonia Copper Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- Arizona
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39.624 m
- True Width
- 39.624 m
- From
- 213.36 m
- To
- 252.984 m
- Hole Depth
- 257.8608 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0048:213.36-252.984
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148332.52
- Northing
- 367666.6904
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane (EPSG:2223)
- Elevation
- 1360.6272 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade and width infill intercept, adding data to the resource model.
Positive factors
- true_width_disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 130
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