MTI(US:MTX) Thenewswireยท2025-06-09 14:20Core Viewpoint - Fitzroy Minerals Inc. has reported significant drilling results from the Buen Retiro Copper Project, indicating a large-scale and high-grade copper mineralization system, particularly highlighted by drill hole BRT-DDH022 which returned 110 m @ 1.94% Cu [1][2][5]. Exploration and Drilling Results - The ongoing drilling program at Buen Retiro has confirmed the presence of high-grade copper mineralization, with BRT-DDH022 intersecting 110 m @ 1.94% Cu and 416 ppm Co, including 58 m @ 3.06% Cu from 97 m [5][8]. - Historical drill holes in the Southwest Area have shown a trend with several hundred meters of strike length, returning intersections with grades over 1% copper [2][15]. - The project covers an area of 13,240 hectares and is strategically located near significant infrastructure, facilitating rapid development [3][30]. Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to drill at least 8,000 m in 2025, focusing on the Southwest and North areas, with potential use of a Reverse Circulation (RC) drill rig to accelerate exploration [7][23]. - Exploration efforts will target near-surface copper mineralization within a 1 km-wide by 4 km-long corridor, with ongoing assessments of deeper mineralization potential [3][23]. Geological Insights - The geology of BRT-DDH022 is characterized by typical Iron-Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) style, with significant hydrothermal alteration and the presence of high-grade copper minerals [10][15]. - The mineralization in the Southwest Area is interpreted to be associated with a sub-vertical structure, enhancing the depth potential for copper [15][16]. Assay Results and Quality Control - Assay results from the ongoing drilling have shown promising intersections, with the best results from BRT-DDH022 indicating a maximum of 12.86% Cu over a 1.0 m sample [10][8]. - The company employs rigorous QA/QC procedures, including the use of certified standards and blanks to ensure the accuracy of laboratory analyses [24][26].