Edge Copper Reports Broad Oxide Intercepts at Zonia and Confirms Mineralization Beyond Previously Interpreted Boundaries
Original announcement by jmn 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
- 2026-10-07 12:21:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Edge Copper reported broad oxide copper intercepts from its Zonia Copper Project in Arizona, with highlights including 144.78m at 0.25% CuT and 84.43m at 0.33% CuT. These results not only confirm continuity within the existing PEA design pit but also significantly expand the interpreted limits of mineralization beyond previously assumed geological boundaries. The company plans to incorporate these findings into an updated geological model and a fourth-quarter 2026 Mineral Resource estimate, indicating a positive impact on the project's scale potential.
Reasoning: The drill results confirm broad, near-surface oxide copper mineralization and, importantly, extend the known mineralization beyond previously interpreted geological boundaries, which is a significant positive for the project's scale potential and supports the upcoming Mineral Resource estimate. While some grades are below the project average, the substantial widths and geological extension are material.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercepts
- Mineralization Extended Beyond Previously Interpreted Boundaries
- Supports Upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate
- Good QA/QC Disclosure
- QP Signed Off
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grades generally below project average
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that 'the reported intervals are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses'.
Evidence · text
“Based on the current geological interpretation and drill geometry, the reported intervals are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole ZND0055 extends oxide mineralization well below shallow historical drilling along the northwest margin.
Evidence · text
“ZND0055 extends oxide mineralization well below shallow historical drilling along the northwest margin.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions industry-standard QA/QC procedures, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples.
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 before being cut; half-core samples are submitted for assay and the remaining material is retained at site for future reference. The QA/QC program includes certified reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples inserted at regular intervals.”
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 who approved the 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.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drilling is described as 'confirming continuity within the PEA design pit'.
Evidence · text
“The latest drilling is doing more than confirming continuity within the PEA design pit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
ZND0025Zonia · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119.1768 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0025
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 119.1768 m
- True Width
- 119.1768 m
- From
- 69.7992 m
- To
- 188.976 m
- Hole Depth
- 239.57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 69.7992 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0025:69.7992-188.976
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147830.76
- Northing
- 366899.88
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1349.96 m
- Azimuth
- 123 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of 119.18m at 0.21% CuT, while below the project average grade of 0.313% Cu, contributes to the overall broad oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 391
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 119.1768
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0036Zonia · copperGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 122.2248 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0036
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 122.2248 m
- True Width
- 122.2248 m
- From
- 16.4592 m
- To
- 138.684 m
- Hole Depth
- 165.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 16.4592 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0036:16.4592-138.684
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148290.06
- Northing
- 367399.89
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1354.23 m
- Azimuth
- 134 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad, near-surface intercept of 122.22m at 0.18% CuT, while below the project average grade, confirms continuity of oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 401
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 122.2248
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0045Zonia · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 144.78 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0045
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 144.78 m
- True Width
- 144.78 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 144.78 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.34 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0045:0-144.78
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148064.02
- Northing
- 367016.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1380.14 m
- Azimuth
- 129 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very broad, near-surface intercept of 144.78m at 0.25% CuT, while slightly below the project average grade, confirms significant oxide mineralization in the north-central portion of the PEA design pit and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 475
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 144.78
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0045Zonia · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.768 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0045
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.768 m
- True Width
- 48.768 m
- From
- 21.336 m
- To
- 70.104 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.34 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0045:21.336-70.104
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148064.02
- Northing
- 367016.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1380.14 m
- Azimuth
- 129 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval of 48.77m at 0.30% CuT within a broader zone confirms good quality mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Higher Grade Sub-Interval
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 48.768
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0045Zonia · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.144 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0045
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.144 m
- True Width
- 9.144 m
- From
- 85.344 m
- To
- 94.488 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.34 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0045:85.344-94.488
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148064.02
- Northing
- 367016.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1380.14 m
- Azimuth
- 129 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval of 9.14m at 0.32% CuT, exceeding the project average, indicates good quality mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Higher Grade Sub-Interval
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 30
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.144
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0045Zonia · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.668 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0045
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.668 m
- True Width
- 10.668 m
- From
- 115.824 m
- To
- 126.492 m
- Hole Depth
- 199.34 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0045:115.824-126.492
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148064.02
- Northing
- 367016.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1380.14 m
- Azimuth
- 129 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval of 10.67m at 0.36% CuT, exceeding the project average, indicates good quality mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Higher Grade Sub-Interval
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 35
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.668
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0047Zonia · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 113.6904 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0047
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 113.6904 m
- True Width
- 113.6904 m
- From
- 0.6096 m
- To
- 114.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 224.33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0.6096 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0047:0.6096-114.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147931.04
- Northing
- 366909.89
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1375.57 m
- Azimuth
- 142 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad, near-surface intercept of 113.69m at 0.23% CuT, while below the project average grade, confirms continuity of oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 373
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 113.6904
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0047Zonia · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.4488 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0047
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.4488 m
- True Width
- 9.4488 m
- From
- 0.6096 m
- To
- 10.0584 m
- Hole Depth
- 224.33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0.6096 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0047:0.6096-10.0584
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147931.04
- Northing
- 366909.89
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1375.57 m
- Azimuth
- 142 °
- Dip
- -48 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This higher-grade, near-surface sub-interval of 9.45m at 0.40% CuT, exceeding the project average, indicates good quality mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Higher Grade Sub-Interval
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 31
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.4488
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0053Zonia · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 71.0184 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0053
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 71.0184 m
- True Width
- 71.0184 m
- From
- 123.7488 m
- To
- 194.7072 m
- Hole Depth
- 198.73 m
- Intercept Depth
- 123.7488 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0053:123.7488-194.7072
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148234.05
- Northing
- 367544.89
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1339.9 m
- Azimuth
- 138 °
- Dip
- -47 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of 71.02m at 0.15% CuT, while significantly below the project average grade, contributes to the overall oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 233
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 71.0184
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0055Zonia · copperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 105.156 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0055
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 105.156 m
- True Width
- 105.156 m
- From
- 146.304 m
- To
- 251.43 m
- Hole Depth
- 356.92 m
- Intercept Depth
- 146.304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0055:146.304-251.43
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147648.02
- Northing
- 367061.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1407.58 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept of 105.16m at 0.25% CuT, while slightly below the project average grade, extends oxide mineralization well below shallow historical drilling along the northwest margin, representing a positive step-out. It is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 345
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 105.156
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0055Zonia · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 64.008 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0055
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 64.008 m
- True Width
- 64.008 m
- From
- 184.404 m
- To
- 248.412 m
- Hole Depth
- 356.92 m
- Intercept Depth
- 146.304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0055:184.404-248.412
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147648.02
- Northing
- 367061.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1407.58 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant higher-grade sub-interval of 64.01m at 0.30% CuT within a broader zone confirms good quality mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Higher Grade Sub-Interval
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 210
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 64.008
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0055Zonia · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.0584 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0055
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.0584 m
- True Width
- 10.0584 m
- From
- 262.128 m
- To
- 272.1984 m
- Hole Depth
- 356.92 m
- Intercept Depth
- 146.304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0055:262.128-272.1984
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147648.02
- Northing
- 367061.09
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1407.58 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 10.06m at 0.19% CuT, while below the project average grade, contributes to the overall mineralization footprint and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 33
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.0584
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0056Zonia · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.3568 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0056
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35.3568 m
- True Width
- 35.3568 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 35.3568 m
- Hole Depth
- 119.48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0056:0-35.3568
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 148332.06
- Northing
- 367200.89
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1323.44 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -46 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept of 35.36m at 0.17% CuT, while below the project average grade, confirms continuity of oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- Grade below project average
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 116
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 35.3568
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
ZND0063Zonia · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84.4304 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0063
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 84.4304 m
- True Width
- 84.4304 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 84.4304 m
- Hole Depth
- 594.61 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0063:0-84.4304
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 147822.06
- Northing
- 366640.88
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1373.74 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Skyline Assayers and Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuT
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad, near-surface intercept of 84.43m at 0.33% CuT, exceeding the project average grade, confirms significant oxide mineralization and is stated to represent approximate true thickness.
Positive factors
- Broad Intercept
- Near-Surface Mineralization
- True Width Disclosed
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 277
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 84.4304
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Tocvan Ventures Expands El Mezquite; Drilling Returns 106.8 m of 0.5 g/t Au Cupani Metals Drills 2.90 Meters of 1.71% Co"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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