Copper Fox Metals Inc. Secures BLM Approval to Advance Arizona Exploration at Mineral Mountain
- Copper Fox Metals Inc. received BLM approval for its Mineral Mountain exploration, allowing drilling to begin in Arizona.
- The drilling program includes four diamond drill holes targeting a significant chargeability anomaly within the Mineral Mountain property.
- Copper Fox is expanding its exploration efforts, including projects like Van Dyke and Schaft Creek, despite mining challenges.
Copper Fox Metals Inc. Advances Exploration in Arizona with BLM Approval
Copper Fox Metals Inc. (TSXV: CUU) marks a significant milestone in its exploration efforts as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) accepts its Surety Bond for the Mineral Mountain Plan of Operation. This approval allows the company to initiate an exploratory drilling program at its wholly owned Mineral Mountain porphyry copper property, which spans 2,692.4 hectares in Arizona. Strategically located in a promising mining district, the Mineral Mountain property lies approximately 25 kilometers from major copper deposits owned by industry giants Rio Tinto and BHP, enhancing its potential for significant mineral discoveries.
The upcoming drilling program aims to conduct up to four diamond drill holes, totaling 2,500 meters, strategically targeting areas of higher chargeability within a broader chargeability anomaly. This anomaly measures an impressive 3,200 meters long and 1,200 meters wide, situated within a larger porphyry copper footprint that spans 3,400 meters by 1,600 meters. The geological characteristics of the Mineral Mountain project, including extensive gold-enriched porphyry copper mineralization and over 800 identified copper showings, make it an attractive site for exploration. Copper Fox is currently soliciting bids from certified drilling contractors based in Arizona and expects to commence drilling operations in the third quarter of 2025, a timeline that allows for the safer conditions following the intense summer heat.
Elmer B. Stewart, President and CEO of Copper Fox, articulates the importance of this approval, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of the BLM and consultants that have been instrumental in reaching this milestone. The company views this drilling program as a critical step in unlocking the potential of the Mineral Mountain project, which is characterized by an extensive buried chargeability anomaly within porphyritic granodiorite and quartz monzonite estimated to be around 69.7 million years old. This geological framework supports the prospect of discovering gold-enriched copper-molybdenum-silver mineralization, further solidifying Copper Fox's strategic position in the copper exploration sector.
In addition to its focus on the Mineral Mountain project, Copper Fox is actively involved in various other copper exploration initiatives across Canada and the U.S. Notable projects include the Van Dyke ISCR project and the Schaft Creek Joint Venture with Teck Resources. The company expresses optimism regarding its future endeavors, despite acknowledging the inherent challenges of exploration in the mining sector. As Copper Fox prepares to embark on its drilling program, it continues to build a robust portfolio in the copper industry, positioning itself for potential growth in mineral production.
