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QC Copper and Gold Inc. (QCCUF) is a Toronto-based company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral resource properties, with a focus on copper and gold. The company is currently conducting a drill program at the historic Cooke and Robitaille Mines, part of the Opemiska Copper Mine Complex. Leveraging its extensive land package and strategic positioning, QC Copper aims to define additional near-surface mineralization in these promising areas. With a comprehensive 2024 drill program planned, the company is committed to unlocking the full potential of its properties and delivering value to stakeholders.
QC Copper and Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) announced that shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of Cuprum Corp at a special meeting held on December 4, 2024. Over 99% of disinterested shareholders voted in favor of the acquisition resolution. The company also received approval for its restricted share unit plan and new stock option plan.
Following the completion of the acquisition, expected around December 5, 2024, the company will undergo a name change to XXIX Metal Corp and its ticker symbol will change to XXIX on the TSX Venture Exchange. The acquisition approval was carried out by ballot and excluded votes from non-arm's length parties to QC Copper or the Acquisition.
QC Copper and Gold announces completion of a core resampling program at the Thierry Copper Project's K1 Zone. The program examined approximately 1,100 metres of historical core, including 690 samples across 34 historical drill holes from 2002-2023. The initiative targets previously unsampled areas containing low-grade and disseminated mineralization, which was overlooked by previous companies focused on K2 Zone's high-grade mineralization. The program costs approximately 6% of an equivalent $2.4M twinning program. Mineralization in K1 consists of disseminated pyrite and chalcopyrite, with some areas showing 1-5% pyrite and up to 1% chalcopyrite.
QC Copper and Gold (QCCUF) announces significant progress in its acquisition of Cuprum Corp., with over 90% of Cuprum shareholders approving the merger. The deal, expected to close in early December 2024, will create one of Eastern Canada's largest copper developers. Cuprum shareholders will receive 1.1538 QC Copper shares for each Cuprum share. The merger awaits QC Copper shareholder approval at a Special Meeting on December 4, 2024. Post-merger, the company will rebrand as XXIX Metal Corp, implementing a dual-asset strategy focusing on the Opemiska Project and Thierry Project. The acquisition is expected to increase QC Copper's copper resource base by approximately 70%.
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QC Copper and Gold Inc. (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 50% ownership interest in the Roger Gold-Copper Project from SOQUEM, a subsidiary of Investissement Québec. The Roger Project, located in the Chibougamau mining district of Quebec, spans 987 hectares and is easily accessible via all-season road with access to power.
The project features an NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate completed in August 2018, showing 333,000 ounces of gold-equivalent in the Indicated category and 202,000 ounces in the Inferred category. The acquisition provides QC Copper with optionality to incorporate Roger into future development plans of Opemiska or develop it as a standalone project.
To maintain and exercise the option, QC Copper will make an initial cash payment of $75,000 and subsequent share payments totaling $1.6 million over four years. The transaction is subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance and expected to close by the end of October, 2025.
QC Copper announced a strategic acquisition of Cuprum Corp. and its 100% owned Thierry Copper Project in an all-share deal. This acquisition enhances QC Copper's position as a major Canadian copper developer with two large, easily accessible multi-billion-pound copper projects. The Thierry Copper Project, spanning 7,907 hectares, offers significant growth potential. The combined company will rebrand as XXIX Metal Corp., reflecting copper's atomic number 29. The Thierry project historically produced 5.8 million tonnes grading 1.13% copper and 0.14% nickel and hosts two resource-stage deposits compliant with NI 43-101 standards. The acquisition is expected to increase QC Copper's current copper resource base by 70%. Once completed, QC Copper plans to build out each asset in stages, focusing on updating the mineral resource at Thierry. The acquisition is subject to approval from TSXV and QC Copper's disinterested shareholders, with closing expected by the end of December 2024.
The City of Chapais and QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) have established a City/Mine Group (CMG) to ensure the exploration and development of the Opémiska project align with local values and expectations. This working group facilitates transparent discussions between company representatives and city leadership, aiming for a harmonious approach that benefits both the project and the community.
Key points:
- CMG meetings are facilitated by Transfert Environnement et Société
- Chapais welcomes mining projects but has high expectations for respect of municipal values
- QC Copper & Gold commits to local procurement to boost the regional economy
- The Opémiska project is preparing its preliminary economic study
QC Copper has provided a corporate and technical update for its Opemiska Copper Project. The company is conducting a scoping study as part of preliminary economic assessments, focusing on optimizing mine plans and production rates to enhance the project's economics. A diamond drill program is prepared within the MRE pit area, aimed at defining additional resources.
Historical data compilation at Cooke & Robitaille mines is nearly complete, with the goal of understanding mineralization and identifying high-potential drill targets. QC Copper has also received significant interest from potential strategic partners and will host site visits in Summer/Fall 2024. The company continues to explore growth opportunities to establish itself as a leading copper exploration firm in Canada.
The Mining Investment Event of the North, Canada’s premier Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference, will be held in Quebec City from June 4-6, 2024. Kinterra Capital Corp. will participate as the Battery and Critical Metals Sponsor. The event will feature over 100 mining companies, including high-profile participants like Agnico Eagle Mines and Glencore Canada. Key sponsors include Laurentian Bank Securities and National Bank Financial Markets. The conference aims to address sustainable and geopolitically secure supply chain solutions for critical minerals, highlighted by Kinterra's focus on 'mine to battery' solutions.