Prismo Metals Provided Extensions on Hot Breccia Copper Project

Core Insights - Prismo Metals Inc. has received an extension from Walnut Mines LLC for certain milestone obligations related to the Hot Breccia Project, providing the company with additional flexibility to assess strategic alternatives and prepare for drilling [1][2][3] Company Developments - The milestone date for completing exploration expenditures of $1,750,000 has been extended from January 31, 2026, to January 31, 2027 [2] - The milestone date for completing exploration expenditures of $2,000,000 has been extended from January 31, 2027, to January 31, 2028 [2] - The final cash payment of $275,000 to Walnut Mines LLC has been extended from January 31, 2026, to July 31, 2026 [2] Project Overview - The Hot Breccia Project is located in Arizona's Copper Belt, an area known for significant porphyry copper deposits [3][11] - Historical drilling in the 1970s by a Rio Tinto subsidiary intersected high-grade copper mineralization at depths of 640 to 830 meters [6][9] - The project area has geological features similar to BHP-Rio Tinto's Resolution copper deposit, which is considered one of the greatest copper discoveries in North America [8] Exploration Potential - Prismo's mineralization model is supported by historical drilling results, geophysical surveys, and an AI study, identifying an anomalous target area measuring 1,100 meters by 1,150 meters [7] - Historical drill holes have shown high-grade skarn mineralization, with notable intersections including 23 meters with 0.54% Cu at 640 meters depth [9] - The project consists of 1,420 hectares in 227 contiguous mining claims, featuring porphyry dikes and breccia pipes with copper-mineralized rock fragments [11][12]