Kutcho Copper Discovers New Intrusive Target
Kutcho Copper (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) has announced the discovery of a new intrusive related target at its feasibility stage copper-zinc development project in north-western British Columbia. The discovery comes from refined ZTEM, VTEM, and seismic data analysis.
Geophysical 3D inversion modeling has identified a near-surface conductivity high measuring 2,000 x 800 x 500 m in rocks younger than the Kutcho VMS system. A discrete intrusion was defined at depth, with its apex 1,300 m below the horizon of anomalous conductivity, covering approximately 4,000 by 5,000 m.
Historical rock chip samples from quartz veins near the modelled intrusion have shown significant values for copper, lead, and antimony. The high antimony and lead values differ from typical VMS mineralization, suggesting potential hydrothermal mineralization related to an igneous source. Historical soil samples in the intrusion's footprint revealed copper anomalies in sedimentary rocks above VMS stratigraphy.
Kutcho Copper (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) ha annunciato la scoperta di un nuovo obiettivo intrusivo correlato nel suo progetto di sviluppo di rame-zinco in fase di fattibilità nel nord-ovest della Columbia Britannica. La scoperta deriva dall'analisi di dati ZTEM, VTEM e sismici raffinati.
La modellazione geofisica in 3D ha identificato un'alta conducibilità near-surface che misura 2.000 x 800 x 500 m in rocce più giovani del sistema VMS di Kutcho. Un'intrusione discreta è stata definita in profondità, con il suo apice a 1.300 m sotto l'orizzonte di conducibilità anomala, coprendo circa 4.000 per 5.000 m.
Campioni storici di rocce chip provenienti da vene di quarzo vicino all'intrusione modellata hanno mostrato valori significativi di rame, piombo e antimonio. I valori elevati di antimonio e piombo differiscono dalla tipica mineralizzazione VMS, suggerendo una potenziale mineralizzazione idrotermale legata a una fonte ignea. Campioni di terreno storici nell'area dell'intrusione hanno rivelato anomalie di rame in rocce sedimentarie sopra la stratigrafia VMS.
Kutcho Copper (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) ha anunciado el descubrimiento de un nuevo objetivo intrusivo relacionado en su proyecto de desarrollo de cobre-zinc en fase de viabilidad en el noroeste de Columbia Británica. El descubrimiento proviene del análisis de datos refinados de ZTEM, VTEM y sísmica.
La modelización geofísica en 3D ha identificado una alta conductividad cerca de la superficie que mide 2.000 x 800 x 500 m en rocas más jóvenes que el sistema VMS de Kutcho. Se definió una intrusión discreta a profundidad, con su ápice a 1.300 m por debajo del horizonte de conductividad anómala, cubriendo aproximadamente 4.000 por 5.000 m.
Muestras históricas de rocas de chips de vetas de cuarzo cercanas a la intrusión modelada han mostrado valores significativos de cobre, plomo y antimonio. Los altos valores de antimonio y plomo difieren de la mineralización VMS típica, sugiriendo una posible mineralización hidrotermal relacionada con una fuente ígnea. Muestras de suelo históricas en el área de la intrusión revelaron anomalías de cobre en rocas sedimentarias sobre la estratigrafía VMS.
쿳초 구리(Kutcho Copper) (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF)는 북서부 브리티시컬럼비아의 구리-아연 개발 프로젝트에서 새로운 침투 관련 목표를 발견했다고 발표했습니다. 이 발견은 정제된 ZTEM, VTEM 및 지진 데이터 분석을 통해 이루어졌습니다.
지구물리학 3D 인버전 모델링은 쿳초 VMS 시스템보다 젊은 암석에서 2,000 x 800 x 500m의 지표 근처 전도도 고점을 식별했습니다. 깊이에서 분리된 침투체가 정의되었으며, 그 정점은 비정상적인 전도도 수평선 아래 1,300m에 위치하고 있으며 약 4,000 x 5,000m를 커버하고 있습니다.
모델링된 침투체 근처의 석영 정맥에서 나온 역사적 암석 칩 샘플은 구리, 납 및 안티몬의 유의미한 값을 나타냈습니다. 안티몬과 납의 높은 값은 전형적인 VMS 광화와 다르며, 화성 소스와 관련된 잠재적인 열수 광화를 시사합니다. 침투체의 발자국에서의 역사적 토양 샘플은 VMS 층식 위의 퇴적암에서 구리 이상을 나타냈습니다.
Kutcho Copper (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) a annoncé la découverte d'une nouvelle cible intrusive liée à son projet de développement de cuivre-zinc en phase de faisabilité dans le nord-ouest de la Colombie-Britannique. Cette découverte provient de l'analyse de données ZTEM, VTEM et sismiques affinées.
La modélisation géophysique en 3D a identifié une zone de conductivité élevée près de la surface mesurant 2 000 x 800 x 500 m dans des roches plus jeunes que le système VMS de Kutcho. Une intrusion discrète a été définie en profondeur, avec son sommet situé à 1 300 m sous l'horizon de conductivité anormale, couvrant environ 4 000 par 5 000 m.
Des échantillons de roches historiques provenant de filons de quartz près de l'intrusion modélisée ont montré des valeurs significatives de cuivre, de plomb et d'antimoine. Les fortes valeurs d'antimoine et de plomb diffèrent de la minéralisation VMS typique, ce qui suggère une potentielle minéralisation hydrothermale liée à une source ignée. Des échantillons de sol historiques dans l'empreinte de l'intrusion ont révélé des anomalies de cuivre dans des roches sédimentaires au-dessus de la stratigraphie VMS.
Kutcho Copper (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) hat die Entdeckung eines neuen, mit Intrusionen verbundenen Ziels in seinem Kupfer-Zink-Entwicklungsprojekt in der Machbarkeitsphase im Nordwesten von British Columbia bekannt gegeben. Die Entdeckung resultiert aus der Analyse verfeinerter ZTEM-, VTEM- und seismischer Daten.
Die geophysikalische 3D-Inversionsmodellierung hat eine hochleitfähige Lage in der Nähe der Oberfläche identifiziert, die 2.000 x 800 x 500 m in Gesteinen misst, die jünger sind als das Kutcho VMS-System. In der Tiefe wurde eine diskrete Intrusion definiert, deren Gipfel 1.300 m unterhalb des Horizonts der anomalen Leitfähigkeit liegt und die etwa 4.000 x 5.000 m abdeckt.
Historische Gesteinsproben von Quarzadern in der Nähe der modellierten Intrusion haben bedeutende Werte für Kupfer, Blei und Antimon gezeigt. Die hohen Antimon- und Bleiwerten unterscheiden sich von der typischen VMS-Mineralisierung, was auf eine mögliche hydrothermale Mineralisierung hinweist, die mit einer magmatischen Quelle verbunden ist. Historische Bodenproben im Fußabdruck der Intrusion haben Kupferanomalien in sedimentären Gesteinen über der VMS-Stratigraphie gezeigt.
- Discovery of new intrusive related target with potential for epithermal veins, intrusion related copper-gold, and hydrothermal deposits
- Historical rock chip samples show significant mineralization values
- Large scale of the discovery: conductivity high (2,000 x 800 x 500 m) and intrusion area (4,000 x 5,000 m)
- Target is located 1,300m below surface, indicating potentially costly deep drilling requirements
- Currently only based on geophysical modeling and historical samples, requiring further validation
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2025) - Kutcho Copper Corp. (TSXV: KC) (OTCQX: KCCFF) ("Kutcho Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the discovery of a new intrusive related target at its feasibility stage, high-grade copper-zinc development project (the "Project") located in north-western British Columbia.
Vince Sorace, President & CEO of Kutcho Copper stated: "Our continued work refining and enhancing our extensive new ZTEM, VTEM and seismic data has led to the discovery of a new intrusive related target. Potential exploration targets for intrusion related mineralization like this may occur within the overlying sedimentary and volcanic units and include deposit models such as epithermal veins, intrusion related copper-gold, and hydrothermal replacement style skarn and manto deposits. As exploration on the property has historically focussed on the VMS environment, with these new findings we will aim to reassess drill core, map, and collect samples to aid in the understanding and potential of this new opportunity."
Mira Geoscience phase 2 geophysical 3D inversion modelling of ZTEM and VTEM conductivity signals has defined a near surface 2,000 x 800 x 500 m conductivity high in rocks much younger than those that host the Kutcho VMS system. The conductivity high is unrelated to VMS mineralization and could represent hydrothermal mineralization above a concealed intrusion that has been modelled at depth.
The discrete intrusion was defined during Phase 2 constrained 3D Inversion modelling of a strong magnetic high. The intrusion apex sits 1,300 m below the horizon of anomalous conductivity and the body encompasses an area of approximately 4,000 by 5,000 m. The form of the intrusion, or stock, and the mapped geology of the region indicate that it may be a diorite of Eocene age.
The surface projection of the intrusive was partially covered by historical exploration that aimed to locate a western extension to the Kutcho VMS deposits. Grid soil sampling, sparse rock chip samples, mapping, and ground EM geophysical surveys partly cover the area. The results of the soil sampling and BCGS rock chips are displayed on Figure 1.
Historical rock chip samples of quartz veins in and proximal to the footprint of the modelled intrusion have returned significant values for copper, lead, and antimony. See Table 1. The high antimony and lead values received for the rock chip samples are not consistent with those of VMS style mineralization on the property and may be indicative of hydrothermal mineralization related to an igneous source.
Table 1 Examples of rock chip sample values from quartz veins in and proximal to the intrusion footprint.
| Sample ID | East | North | Cu ppm | Pb ppm | Ag ppm | Sb ppm |
| 11PSC-140 | 524657 | 6450389 | >10,000 | 7652 | >100 | >2000 |
| 11PSC-467 | 522321 | 6450317 | 6222 | >10,000 | >100 | >2000 |
Figure 1: BCGS geology, plan view, modelled intrusion in pink - position of shallow conductivity high outlined in yellow with historical grid soil Cu ppm values.
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Figure 2: Isometric view, cross section of ZTEM constrained conductivity high, modelled intrusion in pink, and Cu ppm values of historical soil samples draped on topography.
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Mineralization in the footprint of the intrusion is indicated by geochemical signatures unexplained by the current VMS model for the for the Kutcho deposits. Historical B and C horizon soil samples, in the footprint of the intrusion returned spot and cohesive low order anomalies for copper in sedimentary rocks well above prospective VMS stratigraphy.
Qualified Persons
The technical or scientific information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Andrew Sharp, P.Eng BC (Lic. No. 47907), FAusIMM, Chief Operating Officer for Kutcho Copper, who serves as a qualified person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.
About Kutcho Copper
Kutcho Copper Corp. is a Canadian resource company committed to social responsibility and the highest environmental standards, focused on expanding and developing the Kutcho Project, its feasibility stage, high-grade copper-zinc development project located in north-western British Columbia.
Vince Sorace
President & CEO, Kutcho Copper Corp.
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