Phase 1 represents its most significant field program to date: two new high-grade copper zones discovered in a completely undrilled area, with excellent surface grades confirmed across three distinct target areas, and structural controls on mineralization mapped across 800+ hectares via ground magnetometry. The IP survey is now complete, with chargeability data being processed for near term release.
Highlights
- Two new high-grade copper zones discovered in the northern project area, returning up to 7.13% Cu and 4.78% Cu from rock grab samples of outcrop, in an area with no prior drill testing
- 24 of 102 rock grab samples exceeded 1% copper, with 10 samples returning greater than 3% Cu, demonstrating widespread high-grade mineralization across multiple target areas
- Excellent surface grades confirmed at three distinct target areas:
- Northern Showing: 7.13% Cu with 98.7 g/t Ag (new discovery)
- Anima Mine Trend: 6.92% Cu over 1 m in chip samples
- Calcite Hill: 3.40% Cu over 1 m in chip samples
- El Alto Historical Trench T-267A returned 17 m grading 0.34% Cu, including 2 m at 1.48% Cu in chip samples, demonstrating continuity and width potential, and potentially indicative of a structurally controlled system at depth
- An IP survey is now complete across El Alto and Calcite Hill target areas; chargeability results to be released imminently
Why These Results Matter
Super Copper's Phase 1 results at Cordillera Cobre include samples grading up to 7.13% Cu across multiple target areas, well above typical mine grades in the region.
The combination of high-grade copper exposed at surface, multiple mineralized zones, and structural controls now defined by geophysics de-risks the path to targets and provides a technical foundation for high-confidence drill target selection. These combined results indicate the potential for a larger, structurally controlled copper system rather than isolated high-grade occurrences.
New High-Grade Results in the North
Phase 1 prospecting identified two previously unknown high-grade copper zones in the northern portion of Cordillera Cobre, an area not covered by historical drilling. The newly designated Northern Showing returned 7.13% Cu with 98.7 g/t Ag and 4.78% Cu in rock grab samples from outcrop. Mineralization is hosted in breccias and veins within diorite (northernmost cluster) and volcaniclastic rocks, and appears structurally controlled, with the two zones located approximately 1.5 kilometres apart (Figure 1).
The 1.5-kilometre separation between the two zones, combined with consistent structural orientation, suggests these are not isolated occurrences but surface expressions of a broader mineralized system, one that has received no drill testing to date. The Northern Showing is now a priority target for follow-up work alongside El Alto and Calcite Hill.
Phase 1 Assay Results Summary
The program resulted in the collection of 102 rock samples from outcrops, trenches, and underground workings. Results are summarized below in tables 1 and 2, sorted by grade:
Table 1: Samples Exceeding 1% Copper (Sorted by Grade)
Sample ID |
Type |
Length (m) |
Cu (%) |
Ag (g/t) |
B06711 |
Outcrop |
-- |
7.13 |
98.7 |
B06716 |
Chip-Channel |
1.0 |
6.92 |
27.3 |
B06655 |
Outcrop |
0.5 |
6.64 |
27.3 |
B06518 |
Float |
-- |
4.78 |
54.4 |
B06654 |
Outcrop |
-- |
4.35 |
17.6 |
B06520 |
Outcrop |
0.2 |
4.13 |
19.6 |
B06506 |
Subcrop |
0.4 |
3.99 |
26.9 |
B06601 |
Outcrop |
-- |
3.86 |
48.6 |
B06651 |
Outcrop |
-- |
3.46 |
8.9 |
B06703 |
Chip-Channel |
1.0 |
3.40 |
10.8 |
B06714 |
Outcrop |
0.3 |
3.33 |
22.3 |
B06525 |
Outcrop |
-- |
3.27 |
34.1 |
B06501 |
Outcrop |
-- |
3.02 |
15.4 |
B06715 |
Outcrop |
1.0 |
2.92 |
12.0 |
B06519 |
Float |
-- |
2.74 |
15.5 |
B06702 |
Chip-Channel |
1.0 |
2.64 |
6.9 |
B06523 |
Float |
-- |
2.07 |
12.8 |
B06663 |
Outcrop |
-- |
2.05 |
2.1 |
B06705 |
Chip-Channel |
1.5 |
2.05 |
8.9 |
B06704 |
Chip-Channel |
1.2 |
1.84 |
5.6 |
B06612 |
Chip-Channel |
2.0 |
1.48 |
2.2 |
B06662 |
Outcrop |
-- |
1.39 |
7.4 |
B06665 |
Outcrop |
-- |
1.37 |
8.0 |
B06521 |
Outcrop |
-- |
1.31 |
4.1 |
Cells highlighted in amber indicate samples returning >3% Cu. Samples sorted by Cu grade. |
Table 2: Linear Chip/Channel Samples from Outcrop, Trenches, and Underground
Location / ID |
Note |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Width (m) |
Cu (%) |
Ag (g/t) |
B06716 (Anima Mine Surface) |
|
0 |
1 |
1 |
6.92 |
27.3 |
B06703 (Calcite Hill Surface) |
|
0 |
1 |
1 |
3.40 |
10.8 |
B06702 (Calcite Hill Surface) |
|
0 |
1 |
1 |
2.64 |
6.9 |
B06705 (Calcite Hill Surface) |
|
0 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
2.05 |
8.9 |
B06704 (Calcite Hill Surface) |
|
0 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.84 |
5.6 |
El Alto Trench T-267A |
|
13 |
30 |
17 |
0.34 |
-- |
|
includes |
15 |
21 |
6 |
0.65 |
-- |
|
includes |
19 |
21 |
2 |
1.48 |
-- |
Anima Mine |
|
0 |
5.6 |
5.6 |
0.85 |
-- |
Calcite Hill Mine (underground) |
|
33.06 |
37.76 |
4.7 |
0.30 |
-- |
|
includes |
35.16 |
37.76 |
2.6 |
0.51 |
-- |
El Alto Trench T-267B |
|
4 |
24 |
20 |
0.12 |
-- |
Anima Mine |
|
97.46 |
98.56 |
1.1 |
0.06 |
-- |
Anima Mine |
|
102.36 |
103.11 |
0.75 |
0.06 |
-- |
El Alto Trench T-267A |
|
0 |
10 |
10 |
0.04 |
-- |
CH_B06507 |
|
0 |
6 |
6 |
0.02 |
-- |
Geophysics: Defining the Drill Targets
Ground magnetometry across 800+ hectares reveals a coherent set of northwest-trending structural corridors controlling mineralization at both Calcite Hill and El Alto. Magnetic low anomalies, reflecting magnetite destruction by hydrothermal fluids, a hallmark of Atacama copper systems, are spatially coincident with the project's highest-grade surface samples (see Figure 2, Insets A and B).
The magnetometry data has now been integrated with an Induced Polarization (IP) survey across both the El Alto and Calcite Hill target areas. IP chargeability results will be released in a subsequent announcement. While magnetics define where the hydrothermal system was active, IP chargeability pinpoints potential disseminated sulphide concentrations at depth, which will help convert structural targets into high-confidence drillable targets. The full dataset will advance the Company toward its Phase 1 drill program, targeted for Q2 2026.
Zachary Dolesky, CEO of Super Copper, stated: "What Phase 1 has given us is a fundamentally different company than six months ago. What began as a single historic target has evolved into multiple high-priority copper zones across a large structurally controlled system. With high-grade copper now confirmed at surface and geophysics defining drill targets, we are moving toward our first drill program with the strongest target pipeline in the Company's history."
Technical Analysis
The Phase 1 campaign marks the Company's most comprehensive field program to date at Cordillera Cobre, designed to validate historical drill results and generate new data across multiple high-priority copper zones to support drill target definition.
All rock samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories in Chile for geochemical analysis. The geophysical survey was carried out by Argali Geophysics. These results form the foundation for Super Copper's next phase of target definition, with Phase 1 drilling targeted for Q2 2026.
QP Statement
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo. Mr. Dufresne is an independent qualified person (QP) for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Super Copper Corp.
Super Copper is a mining exploration company focused on acquiring, advancing and consolidating global copper assets from early discovery through late-stage development. The company is currently advancing its copper projects in Atacama, Chile, a region with world-class infrastructure and the presence of global majors. By operating a single, integrated technical team and a milestone-driven acquisition strategy, Super Copper aims to build a portfolio of scalable projects capable of supplying the world's accelerating demand for copper. | www.supercopper.com
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential significance of the Phase 1 sampling and geophysical results at the Cordillera Cobre Project; the interpretation of a large-scale, structurally controlled copper system; the anticipated release of IP chargeability survey results; plans for drill target definition and the Company's Phase 1 drill program targeted for Q2 2026; the potential for discovering additional mineralized zones; the Company's exploration strategy and planned activities at Cordillera Cobre and Castilla; and the Company's ability to fund planned exploration programs.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, and assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including but not limited to: exploration results may not confirm the presence of a significant mineral deposit; geological and geophysical interpretations may prove incorrect upon further investigation or drilling; the Company may encounter difficulties in equipment, or qualified personnel necessary to conduct planned exploration; future financing may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; commodity prices and market conditions may change adversely; title to mineral properties may be contested; political, regulatory, or environmental risks may affect operations in Chile; and general economic conditions may deteriorate.
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For further information please contact: Zachary Dymala-Dolesky, Chief Executive Officer, Super Copper Corp., [email protected], Tel: +1 (778) 747-2968
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