Adamera Minerals Defines Major IP Anomaly at South Hedley Copper-Gold Project

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1. For the quoted article (published on February 11, 2026), Adamera Minerals Corp. has paid Street Smart, an affiliate of Streetwise Reports, US$3,500.
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Key Takeaways

• Adamera Minerals identified a chargeability anomaly at least 2.8 km wide at its Max copper-gold target in British Columbia, Canada.
• The Max target sits in the Quesnel Trough, just 18 km from the producing Copper Mountain copper mine.
• A rock sample above the anomaly returned preliminary copper values of up to 2,000 ppm, adding to existing soil and magnetic survey evidence.
• Copper demand is projected to grow with AI data center buildout, defense spending, and clean energy infrastructure through 2040.
• Adamera is advancing drill permits at South Hedley while awaiting results from roughly 1,800 pending soil samples.

IP Survey Reveals 2.8-Km Chargeability Anomaly at Max Target

On September 2, 2026, Adamera Minerals Corp. (ADZ:TSX.V; DDNFF:OTCMKTS) reported new results from an induced polarization (IP) survey at its South Hedley copper-gold property in southern British Columbia, Canada. The results identified a strong chargeability anomaly measuring at least 2.8 km (kilometers) in width, with the company believing it could be up to 4 km.

The anomaly is located at the Max target, approximately 18 km east of the Copper Mountain mine and 18 km west of the Nickel Plate gold mine. Adamera said the chargeability response persists below 325 m (meters) depth, and the company interprets the anomaly as evidence of a buried sulphide system.

The IP survey has so far covered two 5-km-long lines spaced 400 m apart, with a third line underway. Peak chargeability values exceeded 50 mV/V in the field, while inverted values reached 77 mV/V on one line and 59 mV/V on the other.

According to the release, surface sampling has also provided evidence supporting the potential for a buried intrusive system. A rock sample collected above the chargeability anomaly in August was described in the field as a porphyritic diorite intrusive containing sulphides, with preliminary portable XRF analysis returning copper values ranging from 200 to 2,000 parts per million.

The Max target sits within the Quesnel Trough, a major porphyry copper-gold belt in south-central British Columbia. The company also points to a 2-by-3-km copper-gold-in-soil anomaly, a similarly sized magnetic high interpreted as a buried intrusive body, and gold-bearing veins exposed beneath volcanic cover as additional evidence for a potentially mineralized system.

"An undrilled copper-gold porphyry target of this size and strength, 18km from a producing copper mine in an established district, is not something that often turns up," said Mark Kolebaba, President and CEO of Adamera, in the release. "We will continue to work to provide further evidence of a concealed sulphide system. The next steps are straightforward: extend the IP survey, process the soil and rock samples, and drill the resulting targets."

Adamera Minerals Corp. is targeting critical metals in the U.S. and copper-gold in southern British Columbia. In Washington State, the company is advancing a tungsten portfolio intended to support a secure domestic supply for U.S. markets.

Copper Demand Tailwinds From AI, Defense, and Clean Energy

Demand for copper is expected to rise due to continued use in electronics, especially with the widespread construction of new data centers and defense applications in the U.S. A report from Businessworld claimed that "global copper demand is gradually shifting towards strategic and less price-sensitive sectors such as AI infrastructure, defense, power grids, and clean energy systems. By 2040, these categories are expected to account for nearly 45% of total copper demand, up from 32% in 2024."

Last year, the prospect of President Donald Trump's tariffs helped drive copper prices higher in the U.S. as American buyers stockpiled the metal. This contributed to elevated inventories and a widening premium between U.S. futures and physical copper markets. "Collectively, inventories at the world's main exchanges have risen by more than 500,000 tons since the start of the year," stated a March 6 article by Bloomberg News. 

Trump's July 30, 2025, proclamation imposed a 50% Section 232 tariff on the value of the copper content of covered semi-finished copper and copper-intensive derivative products, effective August 1, 2025. Effective April 6, 2026, the U.S. expanded its Section 232 tariff regime so that applicable duties on covered copper products were generally calculated on the full customs value rather than solely on the copper content. The change contributed to a sharp narrowing of the COMEX copper premium. The 2025 proclamation also called for consideration of a phased universal tariff on refined copper of 15% starting in 2027 and 30% starting in 2028.

Adamera also explores for tungsten. Tungsten is a niche metal market, but its performance has rivaled larger markets. "Project Blue estimates its value at about US$16 billion this year — roughly 5% of the copper market at current prices. It is also far more opaque and illiquid, as it does not trade on major exchanges. Even so, its gains over the past year have far outpaced those of commodities such as gold and oil," according to an article by Mining.com. As one of the strongest metals in the world, its use in weaponry is critical in a time of war.

The metals sector as a whole is also showing signs of improvement. On May 7, 2026, Brian Taylor of Recycling Today said that the World Bank Group has projected that its metals and minerals price index will rise 17% in 2026.

Analysts Bullish on Adamera Minerals' Upside Potential

¹John Newell of John Newell & Associates focused on Adamera's established reputation as a gold explorer in a February 11, 2026, opinion piece for Streetwise Reports. He wrote: "For investors seeking leverage to a strengthening gold market, Adamera represents a 'Speculative Buy' around CA$0.10, with the understanding that success largely hinges on upcoming drilling programs."

He went on to say, "As always, position sizing and risk management matter. But in a rising metal price environment, this is the type of setup that can often surprise to the upside." Newell considers Adamera's Flag Hill South project in the Republic Gold District of Washington as one of the most immediate value drivers the company owns.

²On April 24, 2026, Stewart Thomson discussed the company's progress, writing, "A breakout from a six-year channel seems imminent and would usher in substantial upside price action." Thomson gave the company a short-term price target of CA$0.28, a medium-term target of CA$0.80, and a long-term target of CA$1.50.

What's Next? Soil Results, Drill Permits, and Further IP Lines

In the release, Adamera stated that it has collected approximately 1,800 additional soil samples across the Max copper-gold target, with results pending. The company is continuing the IP survey and geological follow-up while advancing additional drill sites through its permit application.

The company cautioned that the portable XRF results are preliminary field-screening data and have not been verified by an accredited laboratory.

Ownership & Share Information³

Adamera Minerals Corp. has a market cap of approximately CA$13.32 million, with 66.6 million shares outstanding. The company's 52-week range is CA$0.05-CA$0.20. Institutions own 1.30% of shares, while Management & Insiders own 4.66%. The remaining 94.04% of shares are Retail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Adamera Minerals discover at the South Hedley Project?
Adamera Minerals identified a strong chargeability anomaly at least 2.8 km wide at its Max copper-gold target in British Columbia. The company believes the anomaly could be up to 4 km wide and may represent a buried sulphide system.

What is the Max target?
Max is a copper-gold exploration target within Adamera Minerals' South Hedley project in southern British Columbia. It is located about 18 km from the producing Copper Mountain mine.

What is an IP anomaly?
An induced polarization, or IP, anomaly is a geophysical response that can indicate the presence of electrically chargeable materials underground, including certain sulphide minerals. At Max, the chargeability response extends to at least 325 meters depth.

Why is the 2.8-km chargeability anomaly important?
The size and strength of the anomaly provide an exploration target for a potentially large buried mineralized system. However, drilling is needed to determine what is causing the geophysical response and whether it contains economic mineralization.

What evidence supports a potential copper-gold system at Max?
In addition to the IP anomaly, Adamera reported a copper-gold-in-soil anomaly, a magnetic high interpreted as a possible buried intrusive body, and gold-bearing veins exposed beneath volcanic cover. A surface rock sample also contained preliminary copper values of up to 2,000 ppm.

What are the preliminary copper results from the Max target?
A rock sample collected above the anomaly was described in the field as a porphyritic diorite intrusive with sulphides and returned preliminary portable XRF copper values ranging from 200 to 2,000 parts per million. These results are field-screening data and have not yet been verified by an accredited laboratory.

Where is the South Hedley Project located?
The South Hedley project is in southern British Columbia's Quesnel Trough, a major porphyry copper-gold belt. The Max target is approximately 18 km east of the Copper Mountain mine and 18 km west of the Nickel Plate gold mine.

Why is the Quesnel Trough important for copper and gold exploration?
The Quesnel Trough is a major copper-gold belt in south-central British Columbia and hosts several mineral deposits, including the nearby Copper Mountain mine.

What is a buried sulphide system?
A buried sulphide system is a potential mineralized zone concealed beneath surface rocks or sediments. Sulphide minerals can contain metals such as copper and may produce a strong IP response.

What is Adamera Minerals exploring for?
Adamera Minerals is targeting critical metals in the U.S. and copper-gold in southern British Columbia. In Washington State, the company is advancing a tungsten portfolio intended to support a secure domestic supply for U.S. markets.

What are the next catalysts for Adamera Minerals?
The company is continuing its IP survey and geological work at Max while advancing drill-site permitting. Results from approximately 1,800 additional soil samples are also pending.

Why is copper demand expected to grow?
Copper demand is expected to increase as the metal is used in AI data centers, power grids, defense systems, electronics, and clean-energy infrastructure. The article cites projections that these strategic sectors could account for nearly 45% of global copper demand by 2040.