AI Goes Underground: Thousands of Virtual Models Aim to Pinpoint Hidden Copper Targets in Nevada

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Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG; OTC:BFGFF; FWB:YW5) has re-engaged geoscience technology company Exploration Technologies Inc. (ExploreTech) to assist with drill targeting at its Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada. The company announced that ExploreTech's proprietary Engine AI platform will be used to generate thousands of subsurface geological models, aiming to pinpoint the most probable locations of concealed intrusive sources believed to be associated with breccia pipe development.

The decision follows recent fieldwork that identified eight to ten high-grade breccia pipes at surface, with geological indicators suggesting the presence of additional breccia pipes across the property. These pipes are interpreted to be genetically linked to deeper intrusive bodies that may play a key role in mineralization.

ExploreTech's work will focus on refining the study area, simulating multiple intrusive source scenarios, integrating Majuba Hill's historical exploration data, and analyzing resistivity data to locate zones consistent with intrusive centers. Drill targeting results are expected by the end of March 2026.

David Greenway, President and CEO of Giant Mining, stated in a company news release, "Advancing Majuba Hill aligns directly with the United States' growing focus on securing reliable domestic sources of critical and strategic minerals." He added that using AI-driven subsurface modeling would help the company "efficiently target mineralization and advance Majuba Hill in a disciplined, responsible manner."

Dr. Tyler Hall, President of ExploreTech, said in the release, "By integrating Giant Mining's extensive historical dataset with our Engine AI platform, we can evaluate thousands of possible subsurface scenarios to identify the most probable locations of concealed intrusive sources associated with breccia pipe development."

ExploreTech's AI system combines geological and geophysical modeling to identify target anomalies and generate optimal drill hole trajectories. The company stated that this process can be rerun as new drill results or geophysical data become available, enabling further refinement of the exploration program.

The Majuba Hill property covers 9,684 acres and is located approximately 113 road kilometers southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada. Infrastructure in the area includes nearby power, roads, water, and skilled labor. Majuba Hill has a history of underground copper, silver, gold, and tin production, and to date, approximately 89,395 feet of drilling has been completed, with a reported replacement value of US$12.1 million using current costs.

Copper Market Trends and Structural Demand Drivers

Copper prices showed resilience in early 2026, rising 5.91% in January to reach US$13,157.50 per tonne. According to Mining on February 5, the gains were driven in part by reports that the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association called on Beijing to expand its strategic copper reserves. The article also noted increased U.S. interest in global copper supply, including a U.S.-backed firm taking a 40% stake in major African copper operations.

Despite the price increase, the copper market faced notable headwinds. Couloir Capital reported on February 9 that copper prices dipped 0.6% during the prior week due to growing supply pressures in China, where refined copper output was expected to rise. The firm cited increased stockpiles at major trading hubs as contributing to near-term bearish sentiment.

Structural factors continue to support the long-term importance of copper in global infrastructure and electrification. In a February 2026 report, Sprott stated that demand for copper remained critical to energy transition goals, with 41% of global copper use attributed to clean energy technologies and projections of that figure increasing to 68% by 2040. The firm also emphasized the long production lead time for copper projects, averaging 17 years from discovery to first output, as a constraint on new supply.

Sprott further highlighted that electricity demand is expected to rise 157% by 2050, fueled by urbanization, electric vehicles, and the rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers. As part of this growth, cumulative copper demand from AI data centers alone was projected to reach 5 million metric tons by 2030, representing 2.8% of total forecasted global demand for that year.

According to Sprott, "If global copper consumption is a cake, AI-driven digital demand is the frosting," underscoring how emerging technologies have introduced new layers of demand to an already essential metal.

Upcoming Milestones at Majuba Hill

Giant Mining has outlined a number of operational developments and milestones tied to its ongoing advancement of the Majuba Hill project. According to the company, Phase 1 of the 2025 drilling program was completed in the first quarter and consisted of five diamond drill holes — MHB-32 through MHB-36 — totaling 5,484.5 feet (1,671.7 meters) of core drilling. Four of the holes followed up on drilling completed in 2024, while the fifth targeted a high-priority Southern Resistivity Anomaly using ExploreTech's AI modeling.

The company reported that MHB-32 intersected visible azurite, malachite, and chalcocite between 527–537 feet. Samples from MHB-32 and MHB-36 were sent to ALS Labs for comprehensive analysis after being processed at Giant Mining's secured warehouse in Elko, Nevada.

Earlier phases of drilling at Majuba Hill were conducted from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, the company constructed new access roads and completed two core holes, MHB-30 and MHB-31, drilled by Big Sky Exploration, LLC. Both holes were completed and sampled on-site. 

Giant Mining stated that the Majuba Hill project remains fully financed for the next phase of drilling.

Ownership and Share Structure¹

Roughly 15.1% of Giant Mining's shares are held by insiders, while the rest are owned by retail investors. 

The company's market capitalization is approximately CA$33.68 million. 

Giant has 94.85 million shares outstanding and a 52-week range of US$0.0880 and US$0.3640.