They Mined 1.5 Million Tonnes. They Never Found The Bottom.
Past-producer credentials — Cominco, approximately 1.5 Mt at 2.88% Cu, mined 1962–68. Every modern phase has extended the system: open at depth, along strike, and on the western flank.
Three phases drilled — every one has extended the system. Phase 3 is underway and a resource estimate is in progress.
Wedge production figures are historical. See Technical Notes.
— Gary Lohman, B.Sc., P.Geo., VP Exploration & Director
FIGURE 2: Copper Bloom Core Sample — DDH WD-24-07 · 1.65% Cu-Eq over 40.32 m · news release May 16, 2024
FIGURE 1: Visible Massive Copper Mineralization from Zone 1 & 2 (including Covellite (CuS) & Bornite (Cu₅FeS₄)) — DDH WD-25-02 · news release December 3, 2025
FIGURE 1: Bornite copper samples #396431 (left) and #396432 (right) — DDH WD-26-09 · 3.49% Cu-Eq over 24.55 m, true width · news release August 12, 2026
WD-26-09 and WD-26-10 intervals are true widths; all other intervals are drilled core lengths. Further Phase 3 assays are pending at ALS Global. See Technical Notes.
Selected certified intervals shown. Complete results for each phase are in the tables below.
Apex Geoscience cross section — DDH WD-26-09 with WD-25-02 and WD-25-05, copper and zinc grades down hole · news release August 12, 2026 · vertical exaggeration 20×
Increase the mineralized footprint and improve the economics.
WD-25-2B ended in 4.47% Cu; the hole stopped, the mineralization didn’t
The expectation is that 60%+ of the deposit remains untouched, based on recent drill testing and 3D modelling
Testing six priority targets on the same trend beyond the historic mine, including the West Wedge and Tribag targets.
Targets shown are conceptual and are not mineral resources. No mineral resource has been estimated on any Company property. See Technical Notes.
Bold rows are main intervals; “incl.” rows are sub-intervals of the row above. — = not reported.
| Hole | Interval | From | To | Width (m) | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Au g/t | CuEq % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD-26-07 | Upper zone 1 | 80.15 | 90.00 | 9.85 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 2.74 | 23.34 | 0.41 | 2.10 |
| WD-26-07 | incl. | 80.15 | 87.50 | 7.35 | 0.67 | 0.70 | 3.56 | 30.39 | 0.53 | 2.70 |
| WD-26-07 | incl. | 80.15 | 85.00 | 4.85 | 0.87 | 0.80 | 4.55 | 41.41 | 0.77 | 3.59 |
| WD-26-07 | Lower zone 2 | 105.00 | 138.00 | 33.00 | 1.46 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 12.72 | 0.20 | 2.12 |
| WD-26-07 | incl. | 108.00 | 132.00 | 24.00 | 1.88 | 0.55 | 1.09 | 17.10 | 0.26 | 2.77 |
| WD-26-07 | incl. | 122.80 | 132.00 | 9.20 | 2.70 | 0.89 | 1.34 | 33.55 | 0.44 | 4.14 |
| WD-26-09 | Massive sulphide zone | 96.80 | 121.35 | 24.55 | 1.89 | 1.16 | 1.86 | 28.85 | 0.58 | 3.49 |
| WD-26-09 | incl. | 104.00 | 120.50 | 16.50 | 1.99 | 1.61 | 2.52 | 36.39 | 0.68 | 4.03 |
| WD-26-09 | incl. | 114.00 | 120.50 | 6.50 | 2.91 | 1.80 | 4.36 | 31.92 | 0.51 | 5.22 |
| WD-26-10 | Massive sulphide zone | 109.00 | 140.95 | 31.95 | 0.93 | 0.57 | 2.23 | 24.89 | 0.49 | 2.52 |
| WD-26-10 | incl. | 123.00 | 137.15 | 14.15 | 0.98 | 1.14 | 4.67 | 38.94 | 0.68 | 3.73 |
| WD-26-10 | incl. | 133.00 | 137.15 | 4.15 | 1.46 | 1.42 | 6.64 | 45.80 | 0.92 | 5.16 |
| WD-26-11 | Upper zone (above void) | 89.90 | 99.20 | 9.30 | 2.38 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 31.98 | 0.34 | 3.27 |
| WD-26-11 | incl. | 95.00 | 99.20 | 4.20 | 2.92 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 48.10 | 0.40 | 4.12 |
| WD-26-11 | Upper zone (below void) | 102.90 | 103.40 | 0.50 | 3.57 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 29.00 | 0.29 | 4.37 |
| WD-26-11 | Lower zone | 110.50 | 121.20 | 10.70 | 1.21 | 1.70 | 1.44 | 51.86 | 0.44 | 3.08 |
| WD-26-11 | incl. | 114.50 | 119.50 | 5.00 | 1.50 | 2.74 | 2.69 | 72.60 | 0.57 | 4.30 |
| WD-26-14 | VMS zone | 107.35 | 121.50 | 14.15 | 2.10 | 0.96 | 4.85 | 42.31 | 0.84 | 5.09 |
| WD-26-14 | incl. | 112.50 | 121.50 | 9.00 | 2.59 | 1.21 | 6.81 | 46.67 | 0.95 | 6.35 |
| WD-26-14 | incl. | 115.50 | 121.50 | 6.00 | 3.34 | 1.25 | 7.77 | 49.33 | 0.98 | 7.45 |
| WD-26-15 | Zone 1 | 114.50 | 122.10 | 7.60 | 1.56 | 1.72 | 6.59 | 34.89 | 0.68 | 4.88 |
| WD-26-15 | Zone 2 | 128.60 | 129.80 | 1.20 | 0.70 | 1.14 | 3.71 | 29.00 | 0.538 | 2.89 |
| WD-26-18 | Upper stringer zone | 68.50 | 100.00 | 31.50 | 0.30 | 0.01 | 0.10 | 1.38 | 0.04 | 0.40 |
| WD-26-18 | Massive sulphide lens | 130.70 | 142.35 | 11.65 | 3.23 | 1.43 | 3.80 | 78.79 | 1.40 | 7.13 |
| WD-26-18 | incl. | 131.70 | 138.40 | 6.70 | — | — | — | — | — | 9.93 |
| WD-26-18 | incl. | 133.60 | 138.40 | 4.80 | — | — | — | — | — | 10.46 |
WD-26-09, -10, -11, -14, -15 and -18 are true widths; WD-26-07 widths are drilled core lengths. WD-26-11’s upper zone is interrupted by a 3.70 m void (interpreted as an old exploration drift). CuEq at 95% recovery. News releases: Aug 12, Aug 25, Aug 27, Sep 21, Sep 24, Oct 15 and Oct 21, 2026.
Seven holes from the 2026 Phase 3 program have returned certified assays to date: WD-26-07, WD-26-09, WD-26-10, WD-26-11, WD-26-14, WD-26-15 and WD-26-18. As of September 21, 2026, 18 holes totalling 4,934.50 m of the planned 10,000 m program had been completed. Drilling continues at the Wedge Mine, a second rig is on site at the Tribag–West Wedge target area, and further assays are pending at ALS Global (news releases September 21 and October 1, 2026).
| Hole | Interval | From | To | Width (m) | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Au g/t | CuEq % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD-25-01 | Overall | 156.05 | 178.70 | 22.65 | 0.99 | 2.25 | 1.61 | 39.52 | 0.96 | 3.83 |
| WD-25-01 | incl. | 161.05 | 178.70 | 17.65 | 1.20 | 2.62 | 2.05 | 42.50 | 1.01 | 4.33 |
| WD-25-01 | Au-Ag lens | 160.05 | 173.05 | 13.00 | 0.39 | 3.23 | 2.45 | 50.33 | 1.21 | 4.14 |
| WD-25-02 | Overall | 138.72 | 170.82 | 32.10 | 1.53 | 0.47 | 1.81 | 14.09 | 0.35 | 2.78 |
| WD-25-02 | Horizon 1 | 138.72 | 141.22 | 2.50 | 3.09 | 1.02 | 4.88 | 61.57 | 1.01 | 6.95 |
| WD-25-02 | Horizon 2 | 150.30 | 165.32 | 15.02 | 2.14 | 0.52 | 1.00 | 11.00 | 0.40 | 3.19 |
| WD-25-02 | incl. | 159.30 | 170.82 | 11.52 | 3.20 | 0.48 | 2.48 | 17.00 | 0.43 | 4.78 |
| WD-25-02 | incl. | 159.30 | 165.32 | 6.02 | 4.63 | 0.27 | 0.79 | 12.50 | 0.42 | 5.64 |
| WD-25-02 | Horizon 3 | 168.00 | 170.82 | 2.82 | 2.91 | 0.96 | 7.13 | 36.65 | 0.72 | 6.49 |
| WD-25-2B | Zone 1 | 56.00 | 62.00 | 6.00 | 0.80 | 1.48 | 2.66 | 45.50 | 0.45 | 3.20 |
| WD-25-2B | Zone 2 | 107.00 | 122.00 | 15.00 | 2.36 | 0.35 | 1.29 | 7.47 | 0.21 | 3.17 |
| WD-25-2B | incl. | 115.16 | 122.00 | 6.84 | 4.47 | 0.75 | 2.58 | 14.50 | 0.34 | 5.99 |
| WD-25-04 | Upper zone | 158.35 | 165.75 | 7.40 | 0.51 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 5.60 | 0.15 | 0.81 |
| WD-25-04 | Lower zone | 184.75 | 198.75 | 14.00 | 1.11 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 1.50 | 0.08 | 1.25 |
| WD-25-04 | incl. | 184.75 | 194.75 | 10.00 | 1.35 | 0.08 | 0.04 | 1.70 | 0.09 | 1.51 |
| WD-25-05 | Overall | 155.52 | 164.80 | 9.28 | 1.28 | 0.13 | 0.18 | 11.07 | 0.12 | 1.69 |
| WD-25-05 | incl. | 155.52 | 161.80 | 6.28 | 1.78 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 15.89 | 0.16 | 2.35 |
| WD-25-05 | Lower zone | 187.80 | 192.80 | 5.00 | 0.51 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 1.20 | 0.07 | 0.62 |
True widths per the releases: WD-25-01 (22.65 m), WD-25-02 Horizons 1–3 and the 6.02 m interval, WD-25-2B and WD-25-05; all other widths are drilled core lengths. CuEq at 80% recovery on each release’s pricing date. News releases: Feb 17, Mar 12, Apr 2 and May 5, 2026.
| Hole | Interval | From | To | Width (m) | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Au g/t | CuEq % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD-24-01 | Main Cu zone | 32.55 | 43.65 | 11.10 | 1.37 | 0.21 | 0.29 | 19.02 | 0.36 | — |
| WD-24-01 | Upper zone | 26.76 | 53.16 | 26.40 | — | — | — | — | — | 0.92 |
| WD-24-02 | Overall | 36.74 | 173.05 | 136.31 | 0.44 | 0.07 | 0.54 | 3.52 | 0.06 | — |
| WD-24-02 | Main Cu zone | 134.00 | 174.00 | 40.00 | 1.32 | 0.21 | 1.54 | 8.84 | 0.164 | — |
| WD-24-02 | incl. | 157.65 | 173.05 | 15.40 | 2.03 | 0.52 | 3.73 | 20.35 | 0.34 | — |
| WD-24-03 | Overall | 37.90 | 70.00 | 32.10 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 1.98 | 17.03 | 0.21 | 1.58 |
| WD-24-03 | incl. | 37.90 | 61.00 | 23.10 | 0.80 | 0.96 | 2.38 | 23.24 | 0.27 | 2.09 |
| WD-24-03 | incl. | 44.85 | 61.00 | 16.15 | 1.06 | 1.17 | 2.97 | 28.64 | 0.35 | 2.60 |
| WD-24-03 | incl. | 44.85 | 53.00 | 8.15 | 0.95 | 2.29 | 5.80 | 55.16 | 0.65 | 3.61 |
| WD-24-04 | Zone 1 | 55.00 | 78.00 | 23.00 | 0.17 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| WD-24-04 | Zone 2 | 110.00 | 130.20 | 20.20 | 0.69 | 1.91 | 0.32 | 1.91 | 0.08 | 1.29 |
| WD-24-04 | incl. | 115.00 | 127.26 | 12.26 | 0.83 | 0.10 | 0.37 | 2.16 | 0.09 | 1.05 |
| WD-24-04 | Zone 3 | 136.86 | 147.10 | 10.24 | 1.57 | 0.74 | 2.99 | 26.61 | 0.31 | 3.08 |
| WD-24-04 | incl. | 139.58 | 147.10 | 7.52 | 1.86 | 1.00 | 1.17 | 35.50 | 0.42 | 3.07 |
| WD-24-04 | Main zone (2 & 3) | 110.00 | 147.10 | 37.10 | 0.81 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 8.5 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| WD-24-05 | Zone 1 | 18.35 | 26.35 | 8.00 | 0.82 | nil | 0.54 | 3.00 | 0.04 | 1.04 |
| WD-24-05 | incl. | 18.35 | 22.35 | 4.00 | 1.20 | nil | 0.43 | 3.50 | 0.05 | 1.40 |
| WD-24-05 | Zone 2 | 37.55 | 50.00 | 12.45 | 0.20 | nil | 0.15 | 1.20 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| WD-24-05 | Zone 3 | 87.00 | 105.00 | 18.00 | 0.72 | nil | 0.33 | 2.20 | 0.03 | 0.87 |
| WD-24-05 | incl. | 88.00 | 101.00 | 13.00 | 0.87 | nil | 0.45 | 2.60 | 0.03 | 1.06 |
| WD-24-05 | incl. | 96.00 | 101.00 | 5.00 | 1.20 | nil | 0.29 | 2.00 | 0.03 | 1.33 |
| WD-24-05 | Zone 4 | 116.17 | 119.06 | 2.89 | 0.19 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 7.90 | 0.09 | 0.83 |
| WD-24-06 | Mineralized zone | 68.00 | 78.00 | 10.00 | 1.53 | nil | 0.81 | 7.00 | 0.08 | 1.88 |
| WD-24-06 | incl. | 69.00 | 78.00 | 9.00 | 1.60 | nil | 0.83 | 7.40 | 0.08 | 1.96 |
| WD-24-07 | Overall | 116.00 | 156.32 | 40.32 | 1.20 | 0.18 | 0.88 | 8.00 | 0.12 | 1.65 |
| WD-24-07 | Upper zone | 123.00 | 138.50 | 15.50 | 1.64 | 0.08 | 0.82 | 3.32 | 0.08 | 1.98 |
| WD-24-07 | Lower zone | 143.20 | 156.32 | 13.12 | 1.40 | 0.45 | 1.55 | 19.80 | 0.25 | 2.29 |
| WD-24-07 | incl. | 143.20 | 153.50 | 10.30 | 1.70 | 0.42 | 1.59 | 19.70 | 0.22 | 2.58 |
| WD-24-07 | incl. | 149.00 | 154.50 | 5.50 | 1.58 | 1.02 | 3.39 | 39.60 | 0.46 | 3.25 |
| WD-24-08 | Overall | 37.00 | 81.00 | 44.00 | 0.47 | 0.89 | 1.54 | 15.35 | 0.18 | 1.34 |
| WD-24-08 | Upper zone | 37.00 | 49.00 | 12.00 | 0.95 | 3.06 | 4.95 | 48.00 | 0.55 | 3.73 |
| WD-24-08 | incl. | 37.00 | 46.00 | 9.00 | 0.93 | 4.08 | 6.45 | 63.35 | 0.71 | 4.57 |
| WD-24-08 | incl. | 38.50 | 49.00 | 10.50 | 1.00 | 3.30 | 5.40 | 49.00 | 0.52 | 3.94 |
| WD-24-08 | Lower zone | 75.00 | 81.00 | 6.00 | 1.18 | 0.05 | 0.36 | 8.00 | 0.09 | 1.42 |
Widths are drilled core lengths; true widths not reported. CuEq as stated in each release (80% recovery); no CuEq was reported for WD-24-01 (main zone) or WD-24-02. News releases: Mar 26, Apr 3, Apr 24, May 16, May 21, May 29 and Jun 24, 2024.
Historic production tonnages and grades sourced to McCutcheon, S.R. and Walker, J.A. (2020), Geoscience Canada, v.47(3), Table 1, published by the Geological Association of Canada. Nine Mile results are drill intersections, not deposit grades, and are not directly comparable to the mined deposits above. Copper equivalent values are calculated on the metal prices and recovery assumptions disclosed in each result’s news release and differ between holes; they are not directly comparable. See Technical Notes and the Company’s filings on SEDAR+.
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Intervals are drilled core lengths unless stated otherwise. True widths were reported for WD-25-01 (22.65 m), WD-25-02 (Horizons 1–3), WD-25-2B, WD-25-05, WD-26-09, WD-26-10, WD-26-11 and WD-26-14. Remaining Phase 3 assays are pending at ALS Global.
Copper equivalent values are for comparison only and are not directly comparable between holes; each is calculated on the metal prices and recovery assumptions disclosed in its own news release, which differ by release.
| Hole / Group | Pricing Date | Source | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD-24-04 | 23 April 2024 | — | 80% |
| 2024 Wedge holes | 13 May 2024 | — | 80% |
| WD-25-02 | 13 February 2026 | — | 80% |
| WD-25-01 | 6 March 2026 | — | 80% |
| WD-25-2B | 1 April 2026 | — | 80% |
| WD-25-04 and WD-25-05 | 1 May 2026 | Kitco | 80% |
| WD-26-09 | 11 August 2026 | Bloomberg | 95% |
| WD-26-07 | 15 August 2026 | Bloomberg | 95% |
| WD-26-10 | 26 August 2026 | Kitco | 95% |
| WD-26-11 and WD-26-14 | 26 August 2026 | Kitco | 95% |
No CuEq was reported for WD-24-01 (main zone) or WD-24-02.
Cominco production figures for the Wedge — approximately 1.5 Mt at 2.88% Cu, mined 1962–1968 — are historical, are sourced to McCutcheon et al. (2005), predate National Instrument 43-101, have not been verified by a Qualified Person, and are not current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Historic camp production tonnages and grades are sourced to McCutcheon, S.R. and Walker, J.A. (2020), Geoscience Canada, v.47(3), Table 1, published by the Geological Association of Canada.
No mineral resource or mineral reserve has been estimated on any Nine Mile Metals property to date. A mineral resource estimate for the Wedge is in progress; there is no assurance that it will be completed or that it will support a mineral resource. Geophysical targets shown are conceptual, are derived from modelling, and are not mineral resources.
Samples are analyzed by ALS Global, Moncton, New Brunswick, an accredited laboratory independent of the Company. Base metals by ME-ICP61a four-acid digestion with ICP-AES; gold by fire assay Au-AA23 with AA finish; overlimit gold by gravimetric analysis and overlimit base metals by OG62. ALS runs its own QA/QC protocols including coarse and pulp duplicates. The Company inserts certified reference materials, duplicates and blanks with review of all results; QA/QC and data validation were performed and no material errors were observed. WD-25-01 was assayed by Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Ancaster, Ontario), an accredited laboratory independent of the Company.
The scientific and technical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by Gary Lohman, B.Sc., P.Geo., VP Exploration and Director, the Company’s Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Lohman is not independent of the Company. The Qualified Person has verified the data underlying the technical information on this website, including sampling, analytical and test data.
References to the Bathurst Mining Camp as the third largest VMS camp in the world are based on published district tonnage comparisons, which rank the camp third at approximately 250 Mt. Source: Barrie, C.T. and Hannington, M.D., Classification of Volcanic-Associated Massive Sulfide Deposits Based on Host-Rock Composition, Reviews in Economic Geology. That comparison excludes districts in China and the former Soviet Union.
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