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Metal Energy Initiates Drill Program at Highland Valley Copper Project

Metal Energy has announced that it is preparing an initial drill program at the Highland Valley Copper Project in British Columbia. The company received a Mines Act drill permit in July 2026, allowing for up to 50 drill sites and a significant amount of geophysical surveying. The drilling is set to commence in October 2026, focusing on six priority targets identified through surveys.

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Metal Energy is gearing up for its initial drill program at the Highland Valley Copper Project located in British Columbia. The company has received a multi-year, area-based Mines Act drill permit, which was granted in July 2026. This permit allows for the setup of up to 50 drill sites, the construction of 11.7 kilometres of new exploration trails, and 80 line-kilometres of geophysical surveying, crucial for the project's development.

The initial drill program is currently slated to commence in October 2026, where the company plans to target six priority areas. These areas have been identified based on extensive geophysical and geochemical surveys conducted both in the past and recently. The drilling efforts are part of Metal Energy's strategy to further explore the Highland Valley Copper Project's potential and develop its copper resources in this prominent mining region of Canada.

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