Copper Fox Provides Update on Mineral Mountain Drill Permitting

Core Viewpoint - Copper Fox Metals Inc. is progressing in the permitting process for a drilling program at its 100% owned Mineral Mountain porphyry copper property in Arizona, with an Environmental Assessment (EA) underway and a 30-day public comment period initiated [1][2][3]. Permitting Process Update - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) accepted Copper Fox's Plan of Operations (PoO) for the drilling program, which includes an Environmental Assessment as required by the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) [2][3]. - The 30-day Solicitation of Public Comment period began on April 7, 2025, allowing the public to provide feedback on the EA [6]. Environmental Considerations - The EA and Biological Evaluation (BE) address compliance with the Endangered Species Act and other environmental regulations, focusing on the potential impact on the acuña cactus and its habitat [4][7]. - The findings indicate that the proposed drilling program "may affect but is not likely to adversely affect" the acuña cactus, with no individuals observed in the planned disturbance area [7][5]. Geological and Mineralization Insights - The geology of the Mineral Mountain area includes Precambrian aged Ruin granite and Tertiary age porphyritic granodiorite, with various styles of copper mineralization identified [9][10]. - Observations from a reconnaissance mapping program revealed quartz-copper-hematite veins and other mineralization types, suggesting potential for further exploration [8][10]. Company Overview - Copper Fox is a Canadian resource company focused on copper exploration and development, with multiple projects in Arizona and a joint venture in British Columbia [13].