Explorer Finds Surface-to-Depth Copper Zones in BC

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Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced that it has commenced its 2025 diamond drill program at the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, located in British Columbia's Vancouver Mining Division near Campbell River. The fully permitted program builds on drill results from 2023 and 2024, which returned highlights such as 174.1 meters grading 0.34% copper-equivalent (CuEq) from surface and surface intercepts up to 0.529% CuEq over 48 meters.

According to the company, the 2025 program will focus on expanding the near-surface copper-molybdenum discovery by targeting deeper mineralized zones identified through a late-2024 airborne geophysical survey conducted by Precision GeoSurveys. This survey integrated magnetic and radiometric datasets and identified key structural and geological trends associated with porphyry systems, including arcuate potassic alteration zones and circular magnetic lows linked to intrusive centers.

"Past work delivered standout results, including a long 174-meter zone starting right at the surface and strong surface samples around 0.5% copper-equivalent, giving us clear places to drill deeper and expand," said Vanguard CEO David Greenway in the company announcement. He added that the government's creation of a single-window permitting office for major projects in Canada underscores national support for responsible resource development.

The Redonda Project covers 2,746.46 hectares and includes nine mineral claims accessible via barge and an internal road network. The 2025 drilling will include up to 10 sites, targeting extensions of mineralization to the north and south, as well as skarn zones identified to the east that may represent parts of a larger magmatic-hydrothermal system.

In addition to its surface and subsurface mineralization, Redonda is situated within the Coast Suture Zone and shares geological characteristics with nearby porphyry deposits such as the OKover copper-molybdenum deposit and Gambier Copper, indicating broader regional relevance for the project.

Copper Demand Strengthened by AI Expansion, Fed Policy, and Infrastructure Growth

Copper prices reached a 15-month high on September 15, according to Mining.com, with futures on the London Metal Exchange rising to US$10,173 per metric ton and COMEX prices climbing to US$4.726 per pound.

The gains followed six consecutive trading sessions of increases, driven by expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut after soft economic data and a dip in the U.S. dollar. The report also highlighted robust Chinese demand, noting that "apparent consumption in the world's biggest copper market rose by about 10% in the first half."

John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating on Vanguard Mining Corp., noting the company's focus on uranium and copper exploration within what he called "tier-one jurisdictions." 

Also on September 15, Market Minute examined the broader implications of a hypothetical 50% tariff on copper imports into a major economy.

The report cautioned that such a measure, while intended to support domestic production, could suppress global copper output and reduce the supply of byproduct metals. "Over 70% of silver is extracted as a byproduct from other metal mines, with copper operations being a primary source," the article stated, adding that a decline in copper mining activity could "send tremors through the silver market" by tightening supply.

In a report from September 16, Fastmarkets reported that artificial intelligence and data center expansion had become key drivers of copper demand in the United States. The article noted that "copper demand in data centers is accelerating as artificial intelligence drives higher power needs, advanced cooling systems and greater infrastructure requirements." The Copper Development Association explained that newer data centers optimized for AI workloads required significantly more copper to support higher power density and liquid cooling technologies.

Fastmarkets also referenced long-term projections from its analysts, who estimated that copper consumption from energy transition sectors (including electric vehicles, wind power, and solar power) would increase at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% over the next decade. The report highlighted a growing emphasis on sustainability in copper sourcing, with manufacturers seeking products that contain higher percentages of recycled content. Fastmarkets wrote that copper's infinite recyclability was enabling the industry to "capture even more of its value and keep it in circulation for generations to come."

Technical Base and Strategic Metals Focus Attract Analyst Interest

*On August 8, John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating on Vanguard Mining Corp., noting the company's focus on uranium and copper exploration within what he called "tier-one jurisdictions." He stated that Vanguard's exposure to critical metals aligned with broader themes in the global energy transition.

Newell pointed to the company's uranium exploration in Paraguay's Paraná Basin, located adjacent to a defined uranium deposit, as well as its copper-gold project at Brussels Creek in British Columbia. He wrote that Vanguard was "focused on uranium assets that could serve the coming supply squeeze in the nuclear fuel cycle," and described its exploration strategy as "disciplined and technically driven."

The report also highlighted the company's management, crediting CEO David Greenway and CFO Richard Robins for their leadership and past success in financing and operating resource companies. Newell noted that Vanguard's capital structure included no outstanding options or restricted share units, with warrants being the only near-term source of potential dilution.

From a technical analysis standpoint, Newell described Vanguard's daily chart as forming a "long, quiet bottoming pattern" through 2024, followed by higher lows in early 2025. He cited rising trading volume and trend development as evidence of accumulation, identifying technical resistance just below CA$0.22 and potential price targets at CA$0.32, CA$0.50, CA$0.90, and a long-term objective of CA$1.50.

Catalysts: From Surface Samples to Deeper Targets

Vanguard's 2025 drill program is designed to probe deeper below the potassic core outlined in prior drilling while continuing surface-level evaluation of the project's brecciation trends. The company is advancing exploration at Redonda with guidance from radiometric potassium mapping, which has highlighted priority zones consistent with porphyry-style alteration. These areas were selected based on the integration of new geophysical data with historical drilling and geological mapping.

The company's strategy also benefits from British Columbia's year-round site access and a permitting framework that supports responsible mineral development. According to its investor presentation, Redonda is fully permitted and funded for the 2025 season, with capital sourced in part from a CA$1.92 million LIFE financing and an additional CA$400,000 flow-through offering targeting Canadian exploration expenses.

As Vanguard continues testing new zones and incorporating detailed geological data, the Redonda program is positioned as a key driver in defining the broader mineral system at the project. The next phase of results will be used to further delineate mineralized zones and assess potential expansion beyond known targets. 

Ownership and Share Structure

According to Refinitiv, 3.95% of Vanguard Mining is owned by management and insiders. The rest is retail. 

Vanguard has 54,556,620 million free float shares and a market cap of US$8,990,930,97. The company trades in the 52-week range between US$0.020 and US$0.04.