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Faraday Copper reports enriched near-surface supergene copper mineralisation at Copper Creek
Phase-three drilling intersects copper oxide and secondary sulphide close to surface
Updated resource expected after extensive drilling and metallurgical success
Faraday Copper (TSX:FDY), a junior resource company with interests in copper exploration, is progressing towards an updated resource estimate at its Copper Creek Project in Arizona, United States. The development aligns with increasing global focus on critical minerals, which has kept the ASX 200 materials segment in focus.
Expansion of Near-Surface Mineralisation
Faraday’s latest drilling campaign has focused on defining near-surface supergene copper mineralisation. The third phase of drilling concentrated on areas near the Globe and Copper Giant breccias, confirming extensive oxide and secondary sulphide mineralisation close to surface.
The company completed multiple drill holes, which returned intervals with copper grades starting within shallow depths. These results demonstrate the presence of copper oxide mineralisation produced by weathering of primary deposits. In particular, an enrichment blanket was identified at the Globe breccia, with further mineralisation expansion to the north.
Resource Growth Strategy
Historically, drilling efforts at Copper Creek have been limited in targeting oxide copper zones. However, recent findings highlight significant supergene mineral continuity within the first few metres from the surface. This approach forms a key part of the company’s strategy to delineate a shallow copper oxide zone that could support early-stage copper cathode production.
According to project leadership, the expansion of this mineralised zone is being incorporated into ongoing resource modelling. The company completed the third phase of drilling in April and has extended its drilling coverage significantly beyond the limits of its current resource base.
Metallurgical Results and Production Plans
In addition to drilling, metallurgical testing has confirmed that copper oxide domains offer strong recoveries when processed using heap leach methods. The testwork results have indicated favourable copper recovery rates and a clean concentrate with coarse grind characteristics.
These findings support a project development model where high-grade oxide material could be processed early in the mine plan through heap leaching, ahead of transition to conventional sulphide copper production.
Current Resource and Outlook
The Copper Creek Project is among the largest undeveloped copper assets in North America. It currently hosts a large resource inventory with combined open pit and underground measured and indicated classifications.
Faraday plans to release an updated resource by the end of the third quarter. With growing global demand for copper and the presence of both oxide and sulphide zones, the project is positioned for strategic development planning.
The Copper Creek Project continues to be the flagship asset for Faraday Copper (TSX:FDY), driving its long-term growth initiatives and maintaining interest from observers of the resource sector and ASX 200 materials index.
