Copper Quest Kicks Off 2026 Drilling Campaign at Rip Copper-Molybdenum Project
Event summary
- Copper Quest begins 2026 exploration programs with drilling at Rip Copper-Molybdenum Project starting early May.
- Signed Drilling Services Agreement with APEX Diamond Drilling Ltd. for a minimum of 2,000 meters of drilling.
- Rip Project located in the Stikine region of British Columbia, near past-producing Huckleberry mine and advanced-stage Ox/Seal/Berg projects.
- 2024 drilling confirmed multi-phase Cu-Mo mineralized porphyry system with significant untapped potential.
- Company aims to earn 60% interest in Rip Project by completing staged exploration work totaling C$2.0 million.
The big picture
Copper Quest's aggressive 2026 exploration program underscores the strategic importance of securing new copper supplies amid global demand driven by electrification and renewable energy systems. The company's focus on the Bulkley Porphyry Belt positions it in one of British Columbia's most prospective areas for porphyry exploration and discovery. Success at Rip could validate the company's district-scale exploration strategy and attract further investment.
What we're watching
- Drilling Results
- Whether the 2026 drilling campaign will confirm and expand upon the promising 2024 results, particularly in the untapped southern anomaly.
- Resource Expansion
- The pace at which Copper Quest can delineate additional resources at Rip and other properties to justify further investment.
- Permitting Progress
- How quickly permitting for the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project will be completed, which could unlock additional exploration potential.
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