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Kutcho Copper Starts 2026 Drill Program in Northwest British Columbia

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Kutcho Copper (KC.V) has started drilling at its feasibility stage, high-grade copper-zinc development project located in Northwest British Columbia, it said on Tuesday.

The exploration program includes soil sampling and field mapping on targets that need further investigation before developing drill targets.

"Our 2026 drill program is underway, with 2 drill rigs designed to test the Hamburger, Gap and Esso West targets," said Kutcho Copper CEO Vince Sorace. "This program represents the first comprehensive exploration drill program testing multiple new targets on the Kutcho project in over 15 years."

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