Copper Drilling Update Sparks Fresh Look at British Columbia Project

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Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced that it has engaged W.B. Lennan, P.Geo., to update the March 15, 2024, technical report titled "Technical Report on the Redonda Property" at the company's 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, located near Campbell River in British Columbia. The revised report will incorporate results from the last two drill campaigns, including pending assay data from the 2025–2026 drill season, updated geophysical data, and historical information from Teck Resources Ltd., which drilled nine diamond drill holes totaling 1,681 meters in 1979.

The 2025–2026 drill program was conducted using Paradigm Drilling Ltd., which deployed a Boyles T-75 hydraulic, track-mounted diamond drill capable of reaching depths beyond 600 meters. Core logging was performed by an independent, certified senior geologist, and samples were submitted to ALS Canada Ltd. for analysis using standard quality assurance and quality control procedures.

The updated report will also evaluate previous drilling from 2023, which included five drill holes totaling 799.81 meters. According to the author of the 2024 report, "The remaining drill core from 1979 drill-hole R-79-2 was located, and the core was quartered, and the 2023 assays compared closely with the 1979 results."

Assay results for the 2025 drill program had not been received at the time of the announcement. Vanguard stated that visual observations of alteration and sulphide mineralization were noted, but emphasized these are qualitative and not indicative of grade or economic significance. The company added that "assay results are required to determine the presence, extent, and continuity of mineralization."

David Greenway, CEO of Vanguard Mining Corp., commented in a company news release: "Vanguard is progressing the update of the NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project to incorporate data from the recently completed 2025–2026 drill program, along with historical and previously reported information. The drill campaign was designed to test targets beyond the limits of historical drilling and to further refine the geological model at Redonda. Drilling was completed as planned, and all core has been logged and submitted for laboratory analysis."

Drill targets for the program were guided by airborne geophysical data collected by Precision GeoSurveys, Inc. in 2024. These included interpretations of magnetic and radiometric signatures used to identify key structural corridors and potassic alteration zones. The project comprises nine mineral claims totaling 2,746.46 hectares and lies approximately 40 km northeast of Campbell River. Site access is available year-round via scheduled barge service and logging roads.

Vanguard also reported ongoing engagement with the Klahoose First Nation, including prioritization of local labor, training opportunities, and service provider partnerships. The company stated that coordination with Klahoose representatives will continue throughout the program, including updates on work plans, cultural heritage adherence, and environmental monitoring.

Base Metals Surge Amid Tariff Concerns and Supply Tightness

In a January 14 article, Ines Ferré of Yahoo Finance reported that copper climbed to record levels, exceeding US$6 per pound in the US and more than US$13,188 per ton in London. The article attributed the rally to concerns over a potential U.S. import tariff decision, which "prompted an acceleration of shipments to the US, squeezing global supply." Goldman Sachs analysts expressed caution, stating, "We do not expect the price above US$13,000 to be sustained," and warned that a tariff decision could trigger a price correction by shifting focus back to the global market surplus.

In a January 19 report, Bloomberg stated that copper continued its upward trend on supply shortfalls and demand fueled by the artificial intelligence boom, which has increased consumption of the metal used in wiring and renewable energy equipment. The report added, "Copper is tracking silver and gold" as overall optimism toward metals improved. Despite this, Bloomberg noted a drop in demand among Chinese end users due to high prices and highlighted ongoing weakness in the country's property sector.

Colour Capital also reported on January 19 that copper prices declined 1.1% during the week but rebounded 0.70% on Monday following news that the US government would pause immediate tariffs on critical minerals. The report stated that this reduced trade-policy risk and dampened speculative buying, while China's actions to curb high-frequency trading further weighed on copper prices.

Technical Targets Included in Analyst Coverage

¹In a December 2025 analysis, John Newell of John Newell & Associates rated Vanguard Mining Corp. as "a Speculative Buy." He wrote that the company's "fundamentals, the asset base, and the technical picture are beginning to align," and described it as an early-stage story showing signs of accumulation based on recent trading patterns.

Newell stated that the company appeared to be funded for near-term exploration activity and cited its exposure to uranium and copper assets in Paraguay and British Columbia. He also noted a base-building technical setup, highlighting a progressive series of higher lows and improving volume. Based on the chart structure, he identified a "clear set of upside objectives," with target prices of CA$0.32, CA$0.50, CA$0.90, and a "big picture target" of CA$1.50.

Newell concluded, "Vanguard Mining deserves a place in risk-oriented portfolios for those seeking a low entry point and leverage to improving uranium and copper fundamentals."

Pending Assays and Technical Report Update

According to the company's investor presentation, assay results from the 2025 drill campaign at the Redonda Project are expected in early 2026 and will be used to guide follow-up drilling and potential resource work. The results will also be incorporated into an updated NI 43-101 technical report alongside data from the 2023 drill program and historical work by Teck Resources Ltd.

Drill targets were selected using airborne geophysics completed in 2024, which identified potassic alteration zones and structural corridors consistent with porphyry copper-molybdenum systems. According to the company's investor presentation, the Redonda property is located approximately 10 km northwest of the past-producing Island Copper Mine and consists of nine mineral claims totaling 2,746.46 hectares.

The presentation also notes that the project benefits from year-round barge access, a network of logging roads, and proximity to infrastructure. Vanguard stated it is maintaining active engagement with the Klahoose First Nation throughout the program. 

Ownership and Share Structure²

3.95% of Vanguard Mining is owned by management and insiders.

The rest is retail.

Vanguard Mining Corp. has 76,306,621 shares outstanding and an estimated market capitalization of approximately US$20.7 million, based on recent trading prices. Shares trade in a 52-week range between US$0.028 and US$0.382.