Exceptional Copper Results at White Cliff Minerals' Rae Copper Project
White Cliff Minerals (ASX: WCN; OTCQB: WCMLF) has announced outstanding copper assay results from its ongoing drilling campaign at the 100% owned Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, revealing significant high-grade copper mineralisation from surface.
Massive High-Grade Results Confirm Substantial Copper System
The latest assay results from drillhole DAN25005 have delivered exceptional copper grades, confirming the continuity of shallow, high-grade copper mineralisation at the Danvers prospect:
- 90m @ 4% Cu & 7.5g/t silver (Ag) from surface, including:
- 18m @ 6.5% Cu & 11.4g/t Ag from 26m
- 1.52m @ 19.45% Cu and 34.1g/t Ag from 30m
- 14m @ 7.7% Cu and 16.2g/t Ag from 61m
This hole was specifically designed to test the width of mineralisation and was drilled perpendicular to the strike of the copper-rich breccias. The results confirm the continuation of high-grade mineralisation observed in previous holes both to the southwest and northeast.
"Danvers continues to just get better and better with each assay we receive. Not only are these high-grade results, once again, from surface but we have now dialled in on high grade zones. We are confident of a material maiden exploration target being delivered at Danvers following completion of the next round of drilling." – Troy Whittaker, Managing Director
Understanding Sediment-Hosted Copper Deposits
Sediment-hosted copper deposits represent some of the world's most valuable copper resources, including those found in the Central African Copperbelt and Europe's Kupferschiefer deposits. These deposits typically form when copper-rich fluids migrate through porous rock formations and precipitate in favourable environments.
What makes the Rae Copper Project particularly interesting is its geological setting within the north-dipping Coppermine Homocline, featuring multiple styles of copper mineralisation:
- Chalcocite dominant vein and breccia systems
- Flow top replacements
- Sedimentary hosted stratiform copper
The presence of a systematic zonation of copper sulphides (chalcocite-bornite-chalcopyrite) upwards from the unconformity in previous drilling by Kaizen Discovery Corp indicates a classic reduced-facies subtype copper deposit similar to world-class deposits elsewhere.
Strategic Position and Next Steps
White Cliff's Rae Copper Project is strategically positioned with:
- 9.5km of prospective NE-SW faulted structure at Danvers
- 93 mineral claims plus 1 mineral lease covering a total area of 1,228 km²
- A historic resource estimate of 4.16 million tons at 2.96% Cu at the Danvers prospect
The company is advancing its exploration program with:
- Pending assays from DAN25006 (which returned 56m of visible sulphide mineralisation) and DAN25007 due within the coming week
- Plans to step out along the NE-SW structure to test the extent of mineralisation
- Development of a maiden exploration target at Danvers following the next round of drilling
Financial Strength and Project Economics
White Cliff is in a strong financial position, having recently raised $14.4 million to fund drilling activities at the Rae Copper Project throughout 2025. This funding provides the company with ample resources to:
- Complete the current drilling program
- Conduct further step-out drilling along the 9.5km structure
- Develop a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate
The recent results have significant implications for project economics, as Managing Director Troy Whittaker notes: "We now know, as we had hoped, that Danvers has what appears to be an extensive high-grade core which should add tremendously to overall economics."
Why Investors Should Follow White Cliff Minerals
White Cliff Minerals represents a compelling investment opportunity for several reasons:
- Exceptional grade profile – 4% copper from surface is extremely rare and economically significant
- Geological setting – The project shares similarities with world-class copper deposits
- Scale potential – The 9.5km structural corridor provides substantial exploration upside
- Financial stability – $14.4M in funding ensures the company can execute its exploration strategy
- Near-term catalysts – Upcoming assay results and a maiden exploration target
The Danvers deposit appears to have both high-grade continuity and significant scale potential, positioning White Cliff as a junior explorer with a potentially world-class copper asset in a mining-friendly jurisdiction.
Key Takeaway:
White Cliff Minerals has positioned itself as an emerging copper developer with an asset that demonstrates both exceptional grade (4% copper from surface) and scale potential (9.5km strike length). With strong financial backing and multiple near-term catalysts, including pending assays and a maiden exploration target, investors should closely monitor developments at the Rae Copper Project.
Ready to Invest in White Cliff's High-Grade Copper Potential?
For investors seeking exposure to exceptional copper grades and significant exploration upside, White Cliff Minerals (ASX: WCN) offers a compelling opportunity. With 90m @ 4% Cu from surface and a 9.5km prospective corridor at the Rae Copper Project, the company is positioned for substantial growth. To learn more about this emerging copper story and stay updated on upcoming assay results and the maiden exploration target, visit White Cliff Minerals' website today.
