Super Copper (CUPR.CN) has begun a geophysical and hyperspectral exploration program at its Castilla project in Chile's Atacama region, the company said on Tuesday.
The program is designed to convert Castilla's extensive surface mineralization, including results of up to 53.8 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 17.7% copper, into ranked, drill-ready targets across the property.
"Castilla has already produced some of the most striking surface signatures in our portfolio, 53.8 g/t gold and 17.7% copper from grab samples, and consistent IOCG-style iron values across the property," said chief executive Zachary Dolesky.
"What the project has not had is the modern geophysical coverage needed to vector those signatures into the subsurface. This program changes that. Drone magnetics will map the structural architecture and IOCG plumbing system, WorldView-3 will fingerprint the alteration footprint at two-metre resolution, and IP will test the highest-priority chargeable targets at depth," he added.
Super Copper shares were last seen down $0.02, to $0.59, on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
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