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Kutcho Copper Mobilizes for 2026 Drill Program at Kutcho Project in British Columbia

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Kutcho Copper (KC.V) has mobilized work for its 2026 drill program at the Kutcho copper-zinc project in British Columbia.

Wildlife preclearing surveys, archaeology surveys, pad clearing and construction are ongoing, the resource development company said Thursday.

Kutcho Copper said its 2026 exploration program will comprise 11 drill holes, with focus on drill testing the Hamburger, Gap and Esso West targets.

"We have a clear exploration initiative -- a goal to double the size of the current resource, potentially adding significant value and expanding mine life as we move towards a construction decision," CEO Vince Sorace said.

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