공고 • Jul 22
Copper One Resources Mobilizes Fully Funded 2,400 Metre Diamond Drill Program At Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project
Copper One Resources Corp. has mobilized its fully funded 2026 diamond drill program at its 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project located on West Redonda Island, in the Vancouver Mining Division of British Columbia. Redonda hosts a large, underexplored porphyry copper-molybdenum system within British Columbia's Coast Suture Zone, a prolific geological belt known for significant porphyry copper deposits. Building upon historical drilling, trenching, airborne geophysical surveys, and recent field mapping, the fully funded 2026 drill program has been designed to target the southern extension of the known mineralized system and further define its geometry and continuity. The Company has finalized drill planning and logistics, with four initial drill sites now surveyed and marked in preparation for drilling. The 2026 program is designed to complete approximately 2,400 metres (7,874 Feet) of fully funded diamond drilling, with the potential for additional drill holes depending on results. To execute the 2026 drill program, Copper One has engaged Paradigm Drilling Ltd., which will deploy a Boyles T-75 hydraulic, track-mounted diamond drill equipped with NQ tooling and capable of testing targets to depths exceeding 600 metres (1,969 feet). The drill rig is scheduled to be transported to the project on the July 28th marine barge, with arrival at Redonda Bay expected on July 31st, and drilling is expected to commence immediately upon mobilization. The 2026 exploration strategy is based on the Technical Report on the Redonda Property prepared by W.B. Lennan, P.Geo. Mr. Lennan has reviewed the planned drill program and concurs with its objectives, drill targets, and design. The Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project comprises nine mineral claims covering approximately 2,746 hectares (6,786 acres) on West Redonda Island in British Columbia's Vancouver Mining Division. The property hosts a large porphyry copper-molybdenum system that has been explored intermittently since the late 1960s through geological mapping, geochemical sampling, geophysical surveys, trenching and diamond drilling. Historical exploration by Teck Resources Ltd. in 1979 included nine NQ diamond drill holes totaling 1,681 metres (5,515 feet), while subsequent operators completed additional drilling, trenching and airborne geophysical surveys that further advanced the understanding of the mineralized system. Historical exploration has identified multiple copper and molybdenum mineralized zones that remain open along strike and at depth, providing the basis for the 2026 drill program. The Company's NI 43-101 Technical Report, filed in March 2026, incorporates historical exploration data, recent drilling results and updated geophysical information that have been used in planning the 2026 drill program. The 2026 drill program has been designed to build upon the extensive historical exploration completed on the property, including previous diamond drilling, trenching and airborne geophysical surveys. The program will test the southern extension of the known copper-molybdenum mineralized system while refining the orientation, geometry and continuity of the porphyry-related mineralization. The primary objectives of the 2026 drill campaign include: Complete approximately 2,400 metres (7,874 feet) of diamond drilling. Test four initial drill platforms, with flexibility to add additional holes where warranted. Follow the known copper-molybdenum mineralization to the south using integrated airborne geophysical data, historical trenching and previous shallow drilling. Expand the currently recognized strike length of the mineralized system to more than one kilometre (0.62 mile). Better define the orientation, geometry and continuity of the mineralized system to support future step-out drilling. Particular emphasis will be placed on the southern extension of the system, where recent field observations have identified what may represent a previously unrecognized mineralized zone exposed along a historic logging road east of the main trend. This newly exposed mineralized zone will be systematically mapped and sampled during the field program and may become an additional drill target, subject to analytical results. To support the program, Copper One has engaged experienced porphyry copper geologist B. Augsten, P.Geo., who will oversee the majority of geological logging during the campaign. During the 2025 exploration program, Copper One completed diamond drilling, geological mapping, and surface sampling that further confirmed the presence of porphyry-style copper-molybdenum mineralization associated with tourmaline breccias and intrusive rocks. The program, together with historical drilling, trenching, and airborne geophysical surveys, enhanced the Company's understanding of the geometry and controls of the mineralized system and provided the technical basis for planning the 2026 drill campaign. The 2026 program has been designed to follow up on these results by testing the southern extension of the known mineralized system, refining its orientation and continuity, and evaluating newly identified targets generated through the integration of historical exploration, recent drilling, field mapping, and geophysical data. The Company further announces that it has made it a priority to work in close collaboration with the Klahoose First Nation throughout the 2026 exploration campaign. Copper One is committed to prioritizing local employment, training opportunities, and the engagement of Klahoose-owned and affiliated businesses wherever practicable. As part of this commitment, the Company has engaged a Klahoose member to perform core splitting and will utilize the Klahoose crew boat for marine transportation during the program. Throughout the campaign, the Company will maintain ongoing engagement with Klahoose through regular communication on exploration activities, work schedules, and project milestones, while incorporating community feedback into field operations where appropriate. All exploration activities will be conducted in accordance with cultural heritage protocols, environmental best practices, and the Company's commitment to responsible mineral exploration within Klahoose Traditional Territory. The Company will continue to coordinate site access, health and safety, and environmental monitoring in collaboration with Klahoose representatives and explore additional opportunities to support long-term capacity building, skills development, and meaningful economic participation as exploration advances. The program will also benefit from the use of a nearby 40-person floating logging camp, eliminating the need to establish a dedicated exploration camp and significantly improving operational efficiency while reducing mobilization costs and logistical complexity. The exploration program was designed in consultation with W.B. Lennan, P.Geo.
