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Star Copper advances step-out drilling at the Indata Copper-Gold Project
New campaign focuses on key holes showing copper and molybdenum mineralisation
Geochemical review reveals extensive soil anomalies including antimony concentrations
The copper and gold exploration sector continues to draw attention as Star Copper (CSE:STCU) progresses its 2025 exploration campaign at the Indata Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The project lies within one of Canada’s well-known mineral belts and is not listed on any ASX indices, but contributes to broader resource development narratives that are often relevant to the All Ordinaries index through global commodity flows.
The campaign centres around step-out drilling based on results from two key drillholes that have previously intersected notable copper and molybdenum grades. These results have set the framework for the next round of resource-focused activities across the site.
Drillhole Expansion Strategy Anchors Campaign Focus
The current work is targeting extensions from prior intercepts discovered in holes IN22082 and IN22-74. The company reports that these results displayed consistent mineralisation with significant sections containing copper and molybdenum. A statement from the leadership indicated that the focus is on building an area-wide mineral investment strategy in Western Canada, with the Indata site playing a pivotal role.
The step-out approach seeks to determine the lateral continuity and depth extent of mineralisation zones previously identified, aiding in a more comprehensive understanding of the deposit’s structure.
Soil Geochemistry Supports Broader Mineral Footprint
Extensive soil grid data collected over the years continues to shape exploration decisions. Although initial efforts targeted gold, recent emphasis on copper mineralisation has uncovered strong readings. These include widespread copper presence and multiple clusters of anomalous antimony readings extending through a north-south corridor.
Geologists have also highlighted a previous intersection from hole IN22-84, which contained heavily altered limestone breccia above a mineralised quartz monzonite. A follow-up geochemical review revealed ongoing antimony anomalies in surrounding soil samples, aligning with earlier drilling signatures.
Antimony Adds Complexity to Indata's Mineral Endowment
While copper and gold remain the primary exploration targets, the project's complexity is bolstered by the presence of molybdenum and antimony. These findings expand the asset’s mineral profile, suggesting that Indata's broader resource potential spans multiple industrial applications.
The mineral claim area spans over three thousand hectares, and Star Copper has indicated that its campaign will aim to further clarify the distribution of these mineral types. Ongoing sampling and logging are expected to refine future drill programs.
Outlook on Continued Development at Flagship Assets
The Indata campaign also complements the company’s broader focus on its flagship Star Project, also located in British Columbia. Management says that exploration at the flagship site has identified open-ended mineralisation zones, laying the foundation for additional drilling strategies aligned with structural and lithological interpretations.
