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Highlights
- Star Copper (CSE:STCU) continues exploration in British Columbia.
- Drill targets set for supergene copper and gold zones.
- Proactive environmental measures underway at Star Project.
Star Copper (CSE:STCU) has intensified its exploration efforts within its flagship Star Project, strategically located in British Columbia’s mineral-rich Golden Triangle and Golden Horseshoe regions. The company is undertaking a comprehensive 2025 drill program, focused on expanding known copper and gold mineralisation across multiple zones, including Star Main, Star North, and Star East.
Advancing Key Targets
With a focus on unlocking additional value, Star Copper is expediting sample shipments from its current drill campaign. According to company updates, drillhole C (S-052) is in progress, with a targeted step-out of 50 metres north from hole B (S-051), aimed at evaluating the continuity of the supergene copper enrichment zone. These efforts build upon earlier results, such as drillhole S-037, which returned 12 metres at 2.33 grams per tonne (g/t) gold at a depth of 650 metres—a promising indicator of structurally controlled gold zones.
The exploration program also includes reaching target depths of 600 metres in certain drillholes, where past efforts such as hole S-040 ended at 120 metres with grades of 0.36% copper and 0.13g/t gold. Visual observations of the new core suggest the supergene zone remains well-preserved at depth, enhancing the potential resource base of the project.
Strategic Environmental Stewardship
Beyond resource exploration, Star Copper has taken significant steps toward environmental rehabilitation. A field crew has actively removed legacy infrastructure and waste around the Star camp and nearby airstrip. This remediation initiative was conducted with collaboration from local Indigenous leadership and aligns with broader regional reclamation goals, mitigating onsite hazards and supporting sustainable operations.
Future Outlook
The fully funded campaign will see up to 4,000 metres of drilling across six main drillholes. The company is targeting both near-surface oxide zones and deeper porphyry-style mineralisation. These geological structures are commonly associated with high-potential copper-gold systems.
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Star Copper remains focused on advancing its Canadian projects with a balanced approach—pushing forward technically sound exploration while upholding environmental responsibility. The results from the ongoing campaign are anticipated to inform the next phase of development at this emerging copper-gold prospect.
