Copper Explorer Launches 10,000-Foot Nevada Drill Program as Global Supply Shortage Fears Grow

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1. Ownership and Share Structure Information

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Key Investor Takeaways

• Copper One Resources Corp. has commenced an expanded Phase 2 diamond drilling program of up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) at its flagship Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Nevada.
• The 2026 drilling campaign could total approximately 14,015 feet, combining 4,015 feet completed during Phase 1 with up to 10,000 additional feet planned for Phase 2.
• Phase 1 assay results are pending, while geological observations from the completed drilling are being incorporated into Phase 2 exploration targeting.
• The expanded drilling program targets extensions of known copper-silver-gold mineralization, with particular emphasis on evaluating mineralized breccia corridors, their continuity, and depth potential.
• AI-assisted exploration remains a component of Copper One's strategy, following the intersection of predicted copper mineralization in the previously completed ExploreTech-targeted drill hole MHB-36.
• Copper One has outlined a four-phase pathway toward an inaugural NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate, incorporating additional drilling, geological modeling, data integration, and preliminary metallurgical studies.
• The company reported raising approximately CA$7.96 million in gross proceeds through a September financing, with funds intended for exploration programs and general working capital.

Copper One Begins Expanded 10,000-Foot Drilling Program at Nevada Copper-Silver-Gold Project

Copper One Resources Corp. (CEXY:CSE; CEXYF:OTCPK; IW8:FSE) announced that diamond core drilling had commenced at its 100%-owned Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Pershing County, Nevada. The expanded Phase 2 exploration program comprises up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) of HQ/PQ diamond core drilling, with work focused on systematically testing priority exploration targets across the property.

The company reported that the program was designed to further evaluate the project's copper-silver-gold mineralized system and support its objective of advancing Majuba Hill toward an initial mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101).

Copper One stated that more than 90,000 feet (27,432 meters) of drilling had been completed at Majuba Hill across more than 100 drill holes. The property covers approximately 9,684 acres (3,919 hectares) and is located about 70 miles southwest of Winnemucca and 156 miles northeast of Reno.

The company previously completed its 2026 Phase 1 exploration program, consisting of 4,015 feet (1,224 meters) of diamond core drilling. Assay results from that program remain pending, while geological information collected during the initial phase is being incorporated into the company's ongoing exploration activities.

David Greenway, President and Chief Executive Officer of Copper One, stated in the company's news release, "With Phase 2 drilling now underway at Majuba Hill, we are advancing the systematic testing of priority targets through an expanded program of up to 10,000 feet. While assay results from Phase 1 remain pending, the geological information collected is helping guide our ongoing exploration."

Copper One engaged Evolve Exploration Nevada, LLC to conduct the Phase 2 drilling. The initial contract covers approximately 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) using one portable HQ/PQ diamond core drill. The company outlined continuous drilling operations using two shifts, with work scheduled on a 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-per-week basis.

Under the initial drilling scope, individual holes are planned to reach maximum depths of approximately 1,700 feet (518 meters). Copper One's technical team is responsible for determining final drill collar locations, azimuths, inclinations, and depths.

The drilling program also incorporates Evolve's EVX Connect operational platform, which provides access to drilling information through web and mobile interfaces. The system is designed to deliver live drilling metrics, digital PLOD reporting, drill-hole coordinate tracking, streamlined invoicing, and photographs of drill core as it is recovered.

The company additionally reported that chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite had been visually identified within a breccia zone in drill hole MHB-37B at approximately 1,982 feet (604 meters). Assays for the observed mineralization remain pending. Copper One cautioned that preliminary visual identification is not a substitute for laboratory assay results.

Majuba Hill is a past-producing copper mine with an extensive historical exploration database that includes approximately 89,395 feet (27,248 meters) of historical drilling. Previous exploration outlined a copper-silver-gold hydrothermal mineralized system, with ongoing work directed toward evaluating its extent, geometry, and continuity.

The property has year-round road access, nearby electrical power and water, and access to a skilled mining workforce. According to the company, Nevada ranked first globally on the Investment Attractiveness Index in the Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025.

Copper Demand and Supply Constraints Shape Global Market Outlook

Global copper markets have attracted increased attention amid demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure, electrification, and industrial development. Industry research has highlighted challenges associated with expanding mine production, while copper prices have reflected changing supply conditions and trade policy uncertainty.

According to an October 23 report from the Financial Times, copper is essential to renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence data centers, and electrical infrastructure. Journalist Simon Mundy described copper demand as "embarking on an epic climb," citing its widespread industrial applications.

The report referenced research from BloombergNEF warning of a "massive long-term shortage" beginning in 2028. Researchers projected that global copper supply would fall 8% below demand by 2035 and 44% below demand by 2050. The publication also identified declining ore grades, reduced investment in new mine development, and lengthy permitting and construction timelines as challenges affecting future production.

The Financial Times reported that an industry executive speaking at the FT Live Metals and Mining Summit emphasized the time required to develop new copper operations, stating, "It can take 15 years to discover, permit, and build a new mine." The report also noted that London Metal Exchange copper reached a record US$14,875 per metric ton in September, representing a 76% increase since the beginning of 2024.

By October 27, copper futures had recovered from recent lows. According to Trading Economics, copper traded at US$6.5692 per pound, representing a daily increase of 0.94% and a year-over-year gain of 27.74%.

In its October 27 commentary, Trading Economics reported that "Copper futures climbed toward US$6.55 per pound on Tuesday, recovering from multi-week lows." The publication connected the recovery to renewed interest in artificial intelligence investment and its associated infrastructure requirements. It also emphasized copper's importance to data centers and power systems, stating that "Copper remains essential to the global AI expansion."

Physical copper markets in China also experienced changing supply conditions. According to an October 27 report from Shanghai Metals Market, copper prices and spot premiums increased in Guangdong as inventories declined for five consecutive days. The average price of No. 1 copper cathode reached 110,350 yuan per metric ton, an increase of 840 yuan from the previous trading day.

Despite higher prices and reduced inventories, downstream purchasing activity weakened. Shanghai Metals Market observed that "market trading sentiment turned softer," reflecting more cautious buying conditions in the physical copper market.

From Expanded Drilling to Resource Definition: The Next Steps at Majuba Hill

Copper One outlined several exploration activities and technical milestones for Majuba Hill in its October 2026 investor presentation. These include the expanded Phase 2 drilling campaign, the integration of geological and geophysical information, continued evaluation of mineralized breccia zones, and a staged technical program directed toward an inaugural NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate.

The expanded 2026 exploration campaign incorporates the 4,015 feet (1,224 meters) completed during Phase 1 and up to 10,000 additional feet (3,048 meters) planned for Phase 2. If the expanded program is completed as outlined, the combined drilling will total approximately 14,015 feet (4,272 meters).

The company identifies detailed geological evaluation and interpretation of Phase 1 drill core as an ongoing component of its exploration work. Observations from the completed drilling are being incorporated into Phase 2 target selection, alongside geological, geochemical, and geophysical information.

A separate milestone involves the release of laboratory assay results from the completed Phase 1 program. Copper One stated that these results would be announced after they had been received, reviewed, and validated. 

The Phase 2 campaign is designed to evaluate lateral and depth extensions of previously identified copper-silver-gold mineralization. Another objective involves improving the geological understanding of mineralized breccia corridors, including their geometry and continuity across the property.

Copper One identified several exploration areas within its 2026 drilling and expansion strategy. The Southern Breccia Zone includes the historic workings area, while the Northern Breccia Zone is designated for testing discrete breccia bodies. The Bald Breccia and 789 Target areas are identified for evaluation of limonite and quartz breccia bodies.

These exploration areas form part of a broader program intended to expand the known mineralized footprint at Majuba Hill, evaluate continuity between breccia zones, and advance additional targets toward drill-ready status.

The company also outlined plans to continue incorporating artificial intelligence-assisted exploration technology developed by ExploreTech. The platform combines geological information, drilling records, geophysical surveys, geochemistry, and historical exploration data within a three-dimensional geological modeling system.

Copper One previously tested an ExploreTech-generated target during its 2025 drilling campaign. Drill hole MHB-36, which reached 1,100 feet (335.28 meters), intersected multiple intervals of supergene and hypogene copper mineralization. These included a 1.5-foot (0.5-meter) interval grading 1.21% copper between 741.5 and 743 feet.

According to the investor presentation, the South Resistivity Anomaly identified through ExploreTech's geophysical modeling corresponded with a zone of hypogene copper mineralization containing chalcopyrite. The company's 2026 exploration objectives include continued testing of AI-generated targets alongside conventional geological interpretation.

Another component of the technical program involves integrating drilling results with geophysical surveys, soil sampling, and structural mapping. This work is intended to refine the project's three-dimensional geological model and improve the definition of mineralized domains.

Copper One's stated 2026 milestones also include advancing three target zones through drilling, mapping, and exploration targeting. The company identifies the generation of follow-up drill-ready targets as a separate objective, supported by the integration of geophysical, soil, and drilling information.

The investor presentation describes a four-phase pathway toward an initial mineral resource estimate. The first phase focuses on expanding mineralization through drilling, evaluating the continuity and scale of the mineralized system, and confirming the geometry of breccia zones.

The second phase involves data integration, including combining drilling information with geophysics, soil sampling, and structural mapping. This work is intended to refine the three-dimensional geological model and establish more clearly defined mineralized domains.

The third phase addresses resource definition through additional technical work. Copper One identifies infill and step-out drilling as priorities, along with establishing drill spacing sufficient for resource modeling. The company also outlines preliminary metallurgical and density studies as components of this stage.

The fourth phase targets the preparation of an inaugural NI 43-101-compliant mineral resource estimate. The company also identifies an evaluation of subsequent development pathways as part of that stage. No specific completion date for the initial mineral resource estimate has been provided.

Copper One's October 2026 presentation also details its financing position. The company reported that a special warrant financing closed on September 29, generating gross proceeds of CA$7,955,900. The financing comprised 12,383,000 non-flow-through special warrants and 7,506,750 flow-through special warrants, for a total of 19,889,750 special warrants issued at CA$0.40 each.

The financing terms provide for conversion into one common share and one-half of a warrant per unit. Full warrants carry an exercise price of CA$0.50 and a term of 24 months from closing, with an acceleration threshold of CA$1.25 for five consecutive trading days. The company identifies general working capital and exploration programs as the intended uses of proceeds.

Beyond Majuba Hill, Copper One's presentation identifies additional exploration activities within its North American property portfolio.

At the 100%-owned Sport Project in Beaver County, Utah, the company has outlined plans to expand geological mapping, surface geochemical sampling, and geophysical evaluation to define and prioritize potential drill targets. The property comprises 108 contiguous unpatented lode mining claims covering approximately 1,902 acres (770 hectares).

The Sport Project's initial 50-sample surface reconnaissance program returned copper assays of up to 1.155% in sample SP002 and 0.819% in sample SP044. Visible malachite and chalcopyrite have also been identified in mineralized surface outcrops. Copper One cautioned that the selective nature of grab samples means they may not represent mineralization across the property.

At the 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project in British Columbia, the company identifies continued exploration of porphyry copper and skarn mineralization targets. The property covers approximately 6,786 acres (2,746 hectares) across nine mineral claims and has up to 10 permitted drill sites. More than 500 meters of diamond drilling have been completed, with mineralization described as remaining open along strike and at depth.

Copper One also identifies the Redhill Property in British Columbia as part of its exploration portfolio. The property covers approximately 11,704 acres (4,736 hectares) across 18 mineral claims and contains a geological environment associated with volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralization. Historical copper-zinc drill intercepts, hydrothermal alteration, and sulphide mineralization form part of the property's existing exploration information.

The company's October 2026 presentation further noted that it had announced an agreement on October 7 to acquire the Sword & Gossan nickel-copper-cobalt properties in Labrador. No specific exploration schedule for those properties has been provided.

Ownership and Share Structure¹

Roughly 9.45% of Copper One's shares are held by insiders, less than 1% by institutions, and the remainder is held by retail investors.

The company's market capitalization is approximately CA$19.79 million. It has 46.57 million shares outstanding and a 52-week trading range of CA$0.39 to CA$4.25.

Frequently Asked Questions About Copper One Resources, Majuba Hill Drilling, and Copper Stocks

What is the latest news about Copper One Resources Corp.?

Copper One Resources Corp. announced on October 23, 2026, that it had commenced an expanded Phase 2 diamond drilling program at its flagship Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Nevada. The program includes up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) of additional drilling designed to test priority copper-silver-gold exploration targets. The announcement followed the completion of 4,015 feet (1,224 meters) of Phase 1 drilling earlier in 2026.

Why is Copper One Resources' stock attracting attention in the copper mining sector?

Copper One Resources is advancing an expanded exploration program at Majuba Hill while copper prices remain elevated. The company completed its initial 2026 drilling phase and commenced a second phase testing potential extensions of previously identified mineralization . Its exploration strategy also incorporates artificial intelligence-assisted geological modeling and a staged approach toward an inaugural NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate.

How much drilling is Copper One planning at its Majuba Hill copper project in 2026?

Copper One has outlined a combined 2026 drilling campaign of approximately 14,015 feet (4,272 meters), consisting of 4,015 feet completed during Phase 1 and up to 10,000 additional feet planned for Phase 2. The expanded program focuses on evaluating lateral and depth extensions of copper-silver-gold mineralization, improving the understanding of breccia corridors, and integrating geological, geochemical, and geophysical information.

What is the Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Project in Nevada?

Majuba Hill is Copper One Resources' flagship copper-silver-gold exploration property in Pershing County, Nevada. The project covers approximately 9,684 acres (3,919 hectares) and is located about 70 miles southwest of Winnemucca and 156 miles northeast of Reno. The property contains historical underground workings and an extensive drilling database. Exploration has identified copper mineralization associated with hydrothermal breccia systems.

What copper grades have previous drilling programs discovered at Majuba Hill?

Copper One's 2025 drilling program reported several copper-mineralized intervals. Drill hole MHB-32 intersected 379.5 feet (115.7 meters) grading 0.33% copper and 16.97 parts per million silver. This included 40 feet (12.2 meters) grading 1.36% copper and 13.33 parts per million silver, containing a narrower 10-foot (3-meter) interval grading 4.36% copper and 35.65 parts per million silver. Drill hole MHB-34 also intersected 500 feet (152.4 meters) grading 0.21% copper. These are exploration drill intercepts, not estimates of mineral resources or reserves.

Drill hole MHB-32 intersected 379.5 feet (115.7 meters) grading 0.33% copper and 16.97 g/t silver, including 169.5 feet (51.7 meters) grading 0.41% copper and 9.51 g/t silver. Within this interval, drilling intersected 40 feet (12.2 meters) grading 1.36% copper and 13.33 g/t silver, including 10 feet (3.0 meters) grading 4.36% copper and 35.65 g/t silver, as reported May 22, 2025.

Has Copper One Resources released its 2026 Majuba Hill drilling results?

Copper One completed 4,015 feet of Phase 1 diamond core drilling in 2026, but laboratory assay results remain pending as of its October 23 announcement. Geological observations from the completed drilling are being evaluated and incorporated into the expanded Phase 2 exploration program. The company has not provided a confirmed publication date for the outstanding assays.

What did Copper One discover in drill hole MHB-37B?

Copper One reported visual identification of chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite within a breccia zone at approximately 1,982 feet (604 meters) in drill hole MHB-37B. The observations indicated the presence of sulphide minerals, but laboratory assays remain pending. The company cautioned that visual mineral identification cannot substitute for analytical testing or establish copper grades.

How is artificial intelligence being used to discover copper at Majuba Hill?

Copper One incorporates ExploreTech's AI-assisted exploration technology into its geological targeting process. The platform integrates drilling information, geophysical surveys, geochemistry, and historical exploration data into three-dimensional geological models. During the company's 2025 drilling campaign, AI-targeted drill hole MHB-36 intersected copper mineralization associated with the South Resistivity Anomaly. The company plans to continue integrating AI-generated targets into its exploration activities.

Is Copper One Resources working toward a copper mineral resource estimate?

Yes. Copper One has outlined a four-phase technical strategy directed toward an inaugural NI 43-101-compliant mineral resource estimate at Majuba Hill. The process includes expanding known mineralization, integrating geological and geophysical information, conducting additional infill and step-out drilling, and initiating preliminary metallurgical and density studies. The company has not announced a completed mineral resource estimate or established a specific completion date.

How much money did Copper One Resources raise to support its exploration programs?

Copper One reported gross proceeds of approximately CA$7.96 million from a special warrant financing completed on September 29, 2026. The financing consisted of 19,889,750 special warrants issued at CA$0.40 each. The company identified exploration programs and general working capital as the intended uses of the proceeds.

What is the current copper price, and how much has copper increased in 2026?

According to Trading Economics, copper traded at US$6.5692 per pound on October 27, 2026, representing a daily increase of 0.94%. Copper prices had risen 27.74% over the preceding 12 months. Market commentary identified artificial intelligence infrastructure, electrical power systems, trade uncertainty, and global supply conditions among the factors influencing copper prices.

Why is Nevada an important location for copper exploration and mining?

Nevada is identified in Copper One's October 2026 investor presentation as a major mining jurisdiction with established infrastructure, experienced contractors, and access to skilled workers. The presentation also noted that Nevada ranked first globally in the Fraser Institute's 2025 Investment Attractiveness Index. Copper One's Majuba Hill property has year-round road access and is located near existing electrical infrastructure.

What other copper exploration projects does Copper One Resources own?

In addition to Majuba Hill, Copper One's portfolio includes the 100%-owned Sport Copper Project in Utah, the 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project in British Columbia, and the Redhill Property in British Columbia, in which the company holds an option to earn up to a 100% interest.

What are the next major catalysts for Copper One Resources' stock?

Copper One's identified operational milestones include receiving and reporting pending Phase 1 assay results, continuing the expanded Phase 2 drilling program, evaluating additional copper-silver-gold exploration targets, and refining the geological model at Majuba Hill. The company has also outlined subsequent infill and step-out drilling, preliminary metallurgical studies, and technical work toward an inaugural NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate.