Nine Mile Metals Announces Drill Rig Mobilization for the Wedge Copper - Gold Drill Program

Core Viewpoint - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. has announced the mobilization of a drill rig for the Wedge Copper-Gold drill program, aiming to expand the mineralized footprint of the deposit and test new geological models at depth [1][2]. Group 1: Drill Program Details - The upcoming drill program will focus on the western extension of the Wedge deposit, with plans to drill up to seven holes, including five in the Upper Zone and two in the Lower Zone [2]. - The objective is to determine the depth of mineralization in a higher-grade Copper Lens and to prove a larger western footprint, thereby adding new tonnage to the deposit model [2][7]. - The drill rig, a YS2000 Skid Mounted Drill Rig, is expected to arrive on-site in Bathurst on November 10, 2025, after servicing and winterization [1]. Group 2: Company Background - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. is a Canadian public mineral exploration company focused on VMS (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, and Au) exploration in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick [9]. - The company is concentrating on Critical Minerals Exploration (CME) to align with the growing demand for copper, silver, lead, and zinc in EV and green technologies, while also maintaining a hedge with gold [9]. Group 3: Drilling Partner Information - Orbit Garant Drilling, the company providing the drill rig, is one of Canada's largest drilling companies, offering both underground and surface drilling services [4][6]. - Orbit Garant is ECOLOGO accredited, recognized for its responsible environmental and social best practices in mineral exploration services [4].