ATEX Resources Strikes Massive High-Grade Copper Hits at Valeriano

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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

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Retail investors seeking exposure to copper are closely watching developments in Chile's Atacama region, where strong demand for the metal in electrification and infrastructure continues to build.

ATEX Resources Inc. (ATX:TSXV) stands out because its Valeriano Copper-Gold Project has produced some of the strongest drilling intercepts seen in recent campaigns, confirming both scale and grade.

The company released its latest results in a July 8 release, showing that the Phase VI program exceeded targets and extended the known high-grade areas.

Why ATEX Resources Stands Out Right Now

ATEX has focused exploration on a high-grade breccia zone known as B2B that sits above a broader porphyry system.

This combination gives the project both near-term high-grade potential and longer-term bulk tonnage opportunity, a rare profile for early-stage copper assets.

Unique Business Model and Project Advantages

The Valeriano project benefits from its location in a proven copper district with existing infrastructure access. Drilling has now traced the B2B breccia over roughly 600 meters of strike, a 50 percent increase from the prior interpretation of 400 meters.

Multiple holes ended in mineralization, indicating the system remains open in several directions.

Key Assets, Projects, and Catalysts

Phase VI drilling totaled approximately 28,400 meters, well above the original 25,000-meter target. About 15,500 meters targeted the B2B Zone, 11,750 meters tested nearby breccia zones, and 1,025 meters explored porphyry extensions. Results from holes ATXD23C, ATXD31A, and ATXD31B delivered standout intercepts, including 20 meters at 4.10 percent copper equivalent within wider zones of 3.03 percent and 2.65 percent copper equivalent.

These intercepts sit at the southern margin of the current resource and confirm continuity between the breccia and the underlying porphyry. Additional holes showed mineralization extending to the north, supporting further step-out potential.

Industry Timing and Copper Market Trends

Copper prices recently traded above US$6.27 per pound, supported by long-term needs in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and grid upgrades. The metal's role in wiring, motors, and transmission systems makes sustained demand likely even if short-term price volatility occurs.

Key Investor Takeaways

• Phase VI drilling exceeded targets and returned some of the highest-grade intervals recorded at Valeriano to date.
• The B2B breccia has been extended to approximately 600 meters of strike with room to grow laterally and at depth.
• Only 65 percent of Phase VI assays have been released, leaving additional results expected through July.
• Analysts at Ventum and Paradigm note the results strengthen the growth thesis and highlight an attractive valuation relative to net asset value estimates.
• Phase VII drilling is scheduled to begin in September, providing a clear near-term catalyst path.
• Insider, strategic, and institutional ownership together exceed 45 percent, aligning management with long-term shareholders.

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Analyst Views and Valuation

Ventum Capital Markets analyst Robin Kozak maintained a BUY rating and CA$5.50 price target after the results, stating the investment thesis has strengthened.

Paradigm Capital analyst David Davidson described the intercepts as impressive and noted the stock trades at a meaningful discount to broad copper developer peers.

Share Structure and Upcoming Events

ATEX Resources has a market capitalization of approximately CA$861.65 million based on 374.63 million shares outstanding.

¹Insiders and management hold about 13 percent, strategic investors hold about 16 percent, and institutions hold about 18 percent, with the balance held by retail investors. The shares have traded in a 52-week range of CA$1.96 to CA$4.55.

Common Questions from Investors

Q: What is copper equivalent, and why is it used? A: Copper equivalent combines the value of copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum into a single percentage figure for easier comparison of mixed-metal intercepts.

Q: When will the remaining Phase VI assays be released? A: The company expects the remaining results to arrive progressively through July.

Q: What is the next major catalyst? A: Phase VII drilling is planned to start in September and will test extensions of the B2B breccia and porphyry system.

The Valeriano project continues to demonstrate strong exploration upside at a time when copper fundamentals support long-term demand growth.