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Star Copper Reports Balance of Phase 1 Drill Results Extending Supergene Zone Southwest
Accessnewswire· 2026-01-13 08:01
Core Insights - Star Copper Corp. has reported promising results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Star Project, confirming and expanding the supergene footprint by 50 meters to the southwest, with ongoing anticipation for Phase 2 results [3][4][6]. Drilling Results - Hole S-053 intersected 81 meters of 0.6% CuEq, including 51 meters of 0.86% CuEq and 40 meters of 0.94% CuEq [5][6]. - Hole S-054A intersected 183 meters of 0.28% CuEq, including 108 meters of 0.36% CuEq and 45 meters of 0.47% CuEq [5][6]. - Hole S-055 intersected 311 meters of 0.42% CuEq, including 218 meters of 0.46% CuEq and 133 meters of 0.55% CuEq [5][6]. Project Development - The company is focused on expanding the oxide zone and testing the transition zone at or near the faults, with significant potential in the 1 km x 1 km Cu-Au oxide zone [4][6]. - The total drilled on the Star Project is approaching 20,000 meters, with nearly 5,000 meters completed in 2025 [6][10]. Future Plans - The company is preparing for an aggressive 2026 drilling campaign, with updated geological modeling underway to refine targets and enhance exploration efforts [16][21]. - The company aims to unlock the vast potential of the Star Project, which is located in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, a region known for its mineral richness [21].