Imperial Provides Huckleberry Exploration Update

Core Viewpoint - Imperial Metals Corporation has successfully completed its 2025 diamond drilling program at the Huckleberry mine, with all nine drillholes intersecting significant mineralization, including copper, molybdenum, silver, and gold [1][3][6]. Group 1: Drilling Program Results - The 2025 drilling program totaled 1,743 meters and successfully intersected mineralization, with drillhole MZ-25-1 showing an elevated gold interval of 22.6 meters at 0.23 g/t gold [1][3]. - Significant intervals from the drilling include various widths and grades of copper, molybdenum, silver, and gold, with notable results from multiple drillholes [5]. - Most mineralization is found in the volcanic rock surrounding the Main Zone stock, with some molybdenum mineralization extending into the stock itself [6]. Group 2: Historical Context and Future Plans - The Huckleberry mine, which operated from 1997 to 2016, is currently inactive but remains an exploration target for the company [2]. - Historical drilling prior to 2020 did not assay for gold or silver, but these metals were present in the copper concentrate produced, and the 2025 drilling results will be integrated into the mine planning [4]. - Additional drilling is being considered for 2026 to further explore the mineralization potential [6]. Group 3: Whiting Creek Prospect - The Whiting Creek prospect, part of the Huckleberry project, is identified as a significant copper-molybdenum exploration target, with three step-out drill holes totaling 1,870 meters completed in 2025 [11]. - Drillholes at Whiting Creek intersected broad zones of low-grade copper and molybdenum mineralization, indicating the potential for further exploration [12][13].