# Edge Copper Reports Broad Oxide Intercepts at Zonia and Confirms Mineralization Beyond Previously Interpreted Boundaries Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2679-tsx/edcu/212495-edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization-beyond-previously-interpreted-boundaries.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-07T21:41:20.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T12:21:46.058Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T12:21:46.058Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Broad Intercepts - Positive factor: Mineralization Extended Beyond Previously Interpreted Boundaries - Positive factor: Supports Upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate - Positive factor: Good QA/QC Disclosure - Positive factor: QP Signed Off - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release mentions 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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) ### ZND0025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-0) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.21 Context: 391 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 119.1768 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0036 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-1) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.18 Context: 401 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 122.2248 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-2) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: Near-Surface Mineralization - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.25 Context: 475 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 144.78 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-3) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 160 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 48.768 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-4) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 30 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.144 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0045 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-5) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.36 Context: 35 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.668 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-6) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: Near-Surface Mineralization - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.23 Context: 373 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 113.6904 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0047 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-7) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval - Positive factor: Near-Surface Mineralization - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 31 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.4488 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0053 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-8) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: 233 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 71.0184 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-9) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.25 Context: 345 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 105.156 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-10) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 210 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 64.008 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0055 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-11) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 33 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.0584 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-12) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Near-Surface Mineralization - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed - Negative factor: Grade below project average Evidence · table > 0.17 Context: 116 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 35.3568 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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" ### ZND0063 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edge-copper-reports-broad-oxide-intercepts-at-zonia-and-confirms-mineralization--382989a1-2cfa-4785-8b35-75f5e96381fe#fact-drill-facts-13) Zonia · copper #### 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 factor: Broad Intercept - Positive factor: Near-Surface Mineralization - Positive factor: True Width Disclosed Evidence · table > 0.33 Context: 277 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 84.4304 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.