King Global Ventures Mobilizes Drilling for Phase 2 Drill Program South of the Historic Howard Copper Mine
Thenewswire·2025-09-29 12:15

Core Insights - King Global Ventures Inc. has initiated its Phase II diamond drilling program at the Howard Copper Project in Arizona, targeting approximately 7,000 to 9,000 feet across nine drill holes to explore newly identified geophysical anomalies [1][2][3] Exploration Program Summary - The Phase II program aims to follow up on Phase I results, focusing on three large gravity anomalies identified through inversion modeling by ALS Geoanalytics in Q3 2025, which trend NNW-SSE and lie within untested volcanic-sedimentary units [3] - The Phase I drilling confirmed the presence of two distinct volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralized horizons, indicating potential for further mineralization at depth and along strike to the south [2][3] Preparatory Work - Prior to drilling, King Global conducted an integrated exploration program that included an extended ground gravity survey, a ground electromagnetic survey to detect sulphide-related conductors, detailed geological mapping, and systematic soil geochemistry to target surface expressions of concealed mineralization [4] Company Overview - King Global Ventures focuses on the exploration of precious and base metals in North America, with the Black Canyon Project in Yavapai County covering 4,003 acres and including 15 former operating mines, notably the Howard Copper Mine [5][7] - The Howard Copper Mine, discovered in the early 1920s, has a historical focus on high-grade copper, with the main shaft reaching a depth of 900 feet, although no ore was mined below 500 feet [8]