Deeper Copper System Takes Shape as New Assays and Drilling Move Forward

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Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced plans to conduct additional reassaying of selected drill core at its 100%-owned Redonda copper-molybdenum project, located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia. The program will employ multielement analytical methods, including four-acid digestion with ICP-MS and ICP-AES, to evaluate gold, copper, silver, rare earths, and other associated elements.

The reassay initiative is intended to refine the understanding of copper equivalent (CuEq) values derived from Vanguard's recently completed drill program. According to the company, this effort supports ongoing exploration at the Redonda project, where drill hole 25-01 intersected continuous copper-molybdenum mineralization over much of its 510.74-meter length, extending the system at depth beyond the limits of 2023 drilling.

David Greenway, chief executive officer of Vanguard Mining, stated in the new release, "With sustained strength in silver, gold, and copper prices, the underlying value of mineralized rock is increasing. Advances in laboratory technology and analytical methods, combined with systematic drilling, provide an opportunity to re-evaluate historical data and reassaying material using modern techniques. The planned phase 2 drill program will build on the 2025 results at Redonda, while reassaying and updated geological work are intended to help better define and unlock the project's mineral potential as exploration continues in 2026".

Vanguard reported that the project lies within the Coast Suture zone and hosts porphyry-style copper-molybdenum mineralization associated with hornblende-rich dikes. Drilling in 2025 confirmed that mineralization is both laterally and vertically continuous in the tested area and remains open at depth. Exploration activities have been conducted under permits issued by the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation and with the support of the Klahoose First Nation.

Samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories for analysis using industry-standard QA/QC protocols, including insertion of certified reference materials and blanks. Analytical work included four-acid digestion with ICP-MS (ME-MS61), with overlimit samples reanalyzed using ore-grade methods.

Copper Prices Swing Sharply After Record Highs

According to Excelsior Prosperity on January 30, copper reached a new intra-week high of US$6.58 per pound before retreating sharply. The publication noted that "copper had a great week overall" but closed at US$5.92 per pound after a "waterfall decline." Despite the drop, copper remained "well above its 50-week EMA," and the publication observed that "copper has been stronger lately than many resource investors appreciate," adding that copper stocks had responded "more positively than the silver or gold stocks."

Mining.com reported on the same day that March copper futures dropped as much as 9.5% to US$5.76 per pound before recovering to close at US$5.92 per pound. The publication stated that copper had "hit an all-time high of 6.58 per pound" the day prior, and while it closed below that level, it "remains in positive territory for the year with gains of just over 4% year to date."

In a February 2 report, Couloir Capital stated that "copper prices fell 0.2% as expectations for aggressive U.S. interest-rate cuts faded and the U.S. dollar stabilized, dampening speculative demand and near-term risk appetite." The report also noted that copper sentiment had been pressured by a build-up in global inventories, signaling potential near-term headwinds.

Yuty Prometeo Named Key Property in Positive Analyst Review

¹In a December 23 technical commentary, John Newell of John Newell & Associates described Vanguard Mining Corp. as "one of those situations where the fundamentals, the asset base, and the technical picture are beginning to align." He stated that the company held a diversified portfolio of uranium, copper, and gold assets, highlighting the Yuty Prometeo Uranium Project in Paraguay as the "key property of interest" and the one with "the greatest potential to move Vanguard's shares."

Newell explained that the Prometeo Uno concession had returned uranium assay results ranging from 0.05% to 0.10% U₃O₈ from 28 historical drill holes and said that geophysical surveys and sampling "suggest Vanguard's ground aligns with the same regional trend" as known uranium mineralization. He called the geological setting "compelling" and identified confirmatory drilling as a "clear near-term catalyst that could materially de-risk the project."

Discussing additional holdings, Newell described the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project and Brussels Creek Gold-Copper-Palladium Project in British Columbia as "prospective for porphyry-style systems" and noted the company also held "an early-stage lithium brine project in Argentina" offering exposure to battery metals.

He highlighted the August financing round, stating that Vanguard "appeared funded for upcoming exploration programs and reducing near-term financing risk," and called the capital structure "reasonable for a company at this stage and offers leverage to exploration success."

On technicals, Newell wrote that the company's chart showed "a long base forming after the sharp decline seen through late 2023 and early 2024," with a "progressive series of higher lows, accompanied by improving volume, suggesting accumulation rather than distribution." He identified a "first target" of CA$0.32, which he noted had been met, along with a "second target" of CA$0.50, a "third target" of CA$0.90, and a "big picture target" of CA$1.50.

Newell concluded by stating, "With a tight share structure, experienced management, exposure to uranium and copper in proven jurisdictions, and a constructive technical setup, Vanguard Mining checks several boxes for speculative investors." He gave the company a "Speculative Buy rating."

Phase 2 Drill Program and Expanded Targeting Underway

The upcoming phase 2 drill program at Redonda is fully permitted and intended to expand on the 2025 results. Vanguard expects to conduct reconnaissance-scale induced polarization surveying to identify higher-grade copper-molybdenum zones. Drilling plans include up to seven diamond drill holes totaling approximately 2,800 meters, targeting the southeast portion of the project between and beyond historical TECK drill holes.

In parallel, geological mapping and prospecting will be carried out to the north and west in the megabreccia zone to identify additional drill targets. Data from prior drilling, geophysics, and mapping will be integrated to refine targets. The program is designed to test extensions of known mineralization and evaluate new areas within the broader system.

Exploration will proceed in alignment with environmental regulations and in collaboration with the Klahoose First Nation. Field logistics may utilize either an expanded exploration camp or an existing floating logging camp. Vanguard also plans to assess the presence of rhenium as a potential byproduct associated with molybdenite. 

The company noted that the drill program is being advanced on an accelerated timeline to follow up on recently reported results that confirmed a significantly expanded mineralized system at Redonda.

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$12.36million, based on recent trading prices. Shares trade in a 52-week range between US$0.06 and US$0.49.