Edge Copper Reports New Oxide Drill Results at Zonia
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Edge Copper Corporation
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Arizona
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 12:50:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Edge Copper announced assay results from eight additional diamond drill holes at its Zonia Copper Project in Arizona, bringing the total reported holes to 45. Highlights include ZND0030 with 140 ft grading 0.45% CuT from surface and 340 ft grading 0.30% CuT at depth, extending mineralization vertically. Hole ZND0060 extended mineralization beyond the current PEA design pit, reinforcing the continuity and scale of the copper system and informing future resource model updates.
Reasoning: Edge Copper reported encouraging drill results from its Zonia Copper Project, featuring multiple wide intercepts of oxide copper, with some grades exceeding the project average and extending the known mineralization both at depth and laterally, which will support an upcoming Mineral Resource estimate update.
Positive factors
- Multiple broad intercepts of oxide copper mineralization
- Highest grade of 0.63% CuT is above the project average and 75th percentile for porphyry copper
- ZND0030 extends mineralization to depth (550 ft vertical extent)
- ZND0060 extends mineralization laterally beyond the current PEA design pit
- Results will inform an updated Mineral Resource estimate
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including accredited lab and QP sign-off
- Approximate true thicknesses are reported
Negative factors
- No bonanza grades reported
- Some intercepts are below the project's historical average grade
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 document states that 'intervals reported in this news release are interpreted to represent approximate true thicknesses' based on geological interpretation and drill geometry.
Evidence · text
“Based on the current geological interpretation and drill geometry, 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 detailed QA/QC section mentioning industry-standard procedures, insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and analysis by an accredited laboratory (Skyline Assayers and Laboratories). A Qualified Person (Patrick B. Redmond, Ph.D., P.Geo.) has also approved the technical information.
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.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states that 'Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off'.
Evidence · text
“Significant intervals reported in this news release were calculated using a 0.10% CuT cut-off.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole ZND0030 demonstrates that 'oxide copper mineralization extends over approximately 550 ft of vertical extent' and ZND0060 is 'beyond the current PEA design pit', indicating extensions to the known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“The deeper mineralized zone in this hole demonstrates that oxide copper mineralization extends over approximately 550 ft of vertical extent in the central area of the deposit”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The results are described as 'reinforcing the continuity and scale of the Zonia copper system' and will 'inform updates to the Company's geological and Mineral Resource models', indicating confirmatory drilling.
Evidence · text
“Together, the eight holes reported add broad intervals of copper mineralization in the central and northern deposit areas and at the northwestern margin, reinforcing the continuity and scale of the Zonia copper system from near surface to depth.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
ZND0021Zonia · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.6928 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0021
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 56.6928 m
- From
- 115.52832 m
- To
- 172.212 m
- Hole Depth
- 267.0048 m
- Intercept Depth
- 115.52832 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0021:115.52832-172.212
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 482759
- Northing
- 1201853
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1439.8752 m
- Azimuth
- 145 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0021 returned a significant width of copper mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's continuity.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (56.7 m)
- Grade of 0.33% CuT is above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Negative factors
- Grade is below the project average (0.306% Cu)
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 186
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0030Zonia · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42.672 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0030
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42.672 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 42.672 m
- Hole Depth
- 263.652 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0030:0-42.672
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- central part of the deposit
- Easting
- 483730
- Northing
- 1202225
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1389.888 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept in ZND0030 is a strong result due to its significant width and above-average grade, contributing positively to the resource model.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept width (42.7 m) from surface
- Grade of 0.45% CuT is well above the project average (0.306% Cu) and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Located in the central part of the deposit, beneath shallow historical holes
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 140
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0030Zonia · copperGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24.384 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0030
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24.384 m
- From
- 6.096 m
- To
- 30.48 m
- Hole Depth
- 263.652 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6.096 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0030:6.096-30.48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- central part of the deposit
- Easting
- 483730
- Northing
- 1202225
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1389.888 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ZND0030 represents a very strong result, indicating a significant concentration of copper mineralization near surface.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept (0.63% CuT) well above project average and 75th percentile for porphyry copper
- Significant width (24.4 m) within a broader mineralized zone
- Located in the central part of the deposit, beneath shallow historical holes
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 80
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0030Zonia · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 103.632 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0030
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 103.632 m
- From
- 121.92 m
- To
- 225.552 m
- Hole Depth
- 263.652 m
- Intercept Depth
- 121.92 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0030:121.92-225.552
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- central part of the deposit
- Easting
- 483730
- Northing
- 1202225
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1389.888 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This very wide, deeper intercept in ZND0030 is highly material as it significantly extends the known vertical extent of oxide copper mineralization, confirming continuity at depth.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width (103.6 m) at depth
- Grade of 0.30% CuT is near the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Demonstrates oxide copper mineralization extends over approximately 550 ft of vertical extent in the central area
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 340
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0030Zonia · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.292 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0030
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50.292 m
- From
- 124.968 m
- To
- 175.26 m
- Hole Depth
- 263.652 m
- Intercept Depth
- 124.968 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0030:124.968-175.26
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- central part of the deposit
- Easting
- 483730
- Northing
- 1202225
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1389.888 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within the deeper zone of ZND0030 further enhances the significance of the deep mineralization, indicating good quality within the extended zone.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept width (50.3 m) at depth
- Grade of 0.40% CuT is above the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Confirms significant vertical extent of mineralization in the central area
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 165
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0034Zonia · copperGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 141.732 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0034
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 141.732 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 141.732 m
- Hole Depth
- 245.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0034:0-141.732
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 486009
- Northing
- 1204192
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1366.7232 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0034 delivered a very wide near-surface intercept in the northern part of the deposit, contributing significantly to the overall resource volume.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width (141.7 m) from surface
- Grade of 0.26% CuT is above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Located in the northern part of the deposit
Negative factors
- Grade is below the project average (0.306% Cu)
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 465
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0034Zonia · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.768 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0034
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 48.768 m
- From
- 32.004 m
- To
- 80.772 m
- Hole Depth
- 245.06 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32.004 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0034:32.004-80.772
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 486009
- Northing
- 1204192
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1366.7232 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0034 provides a higher-grade zone within the broad mineralization, enhancing the overall quality of the intercept.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (48.8 m)
- Grade of 0.33% CuT is above the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0038Zonia · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 101.1936 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0038
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 101.1936 m
- From
- 2.1336 m
- To
- 103.3272 m
- Hole Depth
- 153.6192 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.1336 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0038:2.1336-103.3272
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 486698
- Northing
- 1204953
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1356.0072 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0038 returned a wide intercept but with a low grade, indicating broad but lower-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (101.2 m) from near surface
Negative factors
- Grade of 0.15% CuT is below the project average and below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 332
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0039Zonia · copperGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 189.8904 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0039
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 189.8904 m
- From
- 0.6096 m
- To
- 190.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 212.1408 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0.6096 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0039:0.6096-190.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 485975
- Northing
- 1204319
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1349.6568 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0039 delivered an exceptionally wide near-surface intercept, significantly contributing to the overall resource volume in the northern area.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width (189.9 m) from near surface
- Grade of 0.23% CuT is above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Located in the northern part of the deposit
Negative factors
- Grade is below the project average (0.306% Cu)
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 623
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0039Zonia · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0039
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 38.1 m
- From
- 59.436 m
- To
- 97.536 m
- Hole Depth
- 212.1408 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59.436 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0039:59.436-97.536
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 485975
- Northing
- 1204319
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1349.6568 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0039 provides a higher-grade zone within the broad mineralization, enhancing the overall quality of the intercept.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (38.1 m)
- Grade of 0.34% CuT is above the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 125
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0040Zonia · copperGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 147.5232 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0040
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 147.5232 m
- From
- 3.048 m
- To
- 150.5712 m
- Hole Depth
- 205.1304 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.048 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0040:3.048-150.5712
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 486564
- Northing
- 1205322
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1351.4832 m
- Azimuth
- 129 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0040 returned a very wide intercept but with a low grade, indicating broad but lower-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width (147.5 m) from near surface
Negative factors
- Grade of 0.16% CuT is below the project average and below the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 484
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0041Zonia · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 164.592 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0041
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 164.592 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 164.592 m
- Hole Depth
- 211.836 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0041:0-164.592
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 485603
- Northing
- 1203775
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1357.884 m
- Azimuth
- 134 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Hole ZND0041 delivered an exceptionally wide near-surface intercept, significantly contributing to the overall resource volume in the northern area.
Positive factors
- Exceptional intercept width (164.6 m) from surface
- Grade of 0.22% CuT is above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Located in the northern part of the deposit
Negative factors
- Grade is below the project average (0.306% Cu)
Evidence · table
“0.22”
Context: 540
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0041Zonia · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.336 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0041
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 21.336 m
- From
- 32.004 m
- To
- 53.34 m
- Hole Depth
- 211.836 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32.004 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0041:32.004-53.34
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northern part of the deposit
- Easting
- 485603
- Northing
- 1203775
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1357.884 m
- Azimuth
- 134 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within ZND0041 provides a higher-grade zone within the broad mineralization, enhancing the overall quality of the intercept.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (21.3 m)
- Grade of 0.36% CuT is above the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Evidence · table
“0.36”
Context: 70
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0060Zonia · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0060
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 14.6304 m
- To
- 29.8704 m
- Hole Depth
- 597.7728 m
- Intercept Depth
- 14.6304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0060:14.6304-29.8704
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northwestern margin of the deposit
- Easting
- 484027
- Northing
- 1203580
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1408.176 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This near-surface intercept in ZND0060, while lower grade and narrower, is notable for extending mineralization beyond the current pit design.
Positive factors
- Intercept located on the northwestern margin of the deposit, beyond the current PEA design pit
- Grade of 0.17% CuT is at the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
Negative factors
- Narrower intercept width (15.2 m)
- Grade is below the project average (0.306% Cu)
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 50
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0060Zonia · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 75.5904 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0060
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 75.5904 m
- From
- 168.5544 m
- To
- 243.9048 m
- Hole Depth
- 597.7728 m
- Intercept Depth
- 168.5544 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0060:168.5544-243.9048
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northwestern margin of the deposit
- Easting
- 484027
- Northing
- 1203580
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1408.176 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This significant intercept in ZND0060 is highly material as it extends mineralization beyond the current PEA pit limit, indicating potential for resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (75.6 m) at depth
- Grade of 0.30% CuT is near the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Extends oxide and mixed mineralization on the northwestern margin of the deposit, beyond the current PEA design pit
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 248
Tags used in scoring
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"
ZND0060Zonia · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.5488 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ZND0060
- Project
- Zonia
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_az
- Reported Region
- usa_az
- Ticker
- EDCU.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 47.5488 m
- From
- 182.2704 m
- To
- 229.8288 m
- Hole Depth
- 597.7728 m
- Intercept Depth
- 182.2704 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ZND0060:182.2704-229.8288
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- northwestern margin of the deposit
- Easting
- 484027
- Northing
- 1203580
- CRS
- Arizona State Plane
- EPSG
- 2223
- Elevation
- 1408.176 m
- Azimuth
- 135 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- 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
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ZND0060 further enhances the significance of the extension beyond the PEA pit, indicating good quality mineralization in the new zone.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept width (47.5 m) at depth
- Grade of 0.37% CuT is above the project average and above the 25th percentile for porphyry copper
- Confirms extension of mineralization beyond the current PEA design pit
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 156
Tags used in scoring
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"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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