105m at 2.25% Copper Highlights White Cliff’s Rae Project Potential

Strong Start at Rae Copper Project

White Cliff Minerals Limited (ASX, WCN) has delivered compelling assay results from its inaugural reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada. The highlight, drill hole DAN25007 at the Danvers prospect, returned a substantial 105 metres grading 2.25% copper and 6.97 grams per tonne silver starting from just 27.43 metres depth. Within this interval, two high-grade zones stand out, 18 metres at 3.17% copper and 6.27g/t silver, and an even richer 35 metres at 3.93% copper and 13.35g/t silver.

Expanding the Footprint

This maiden drilling has outlined a shallow, thick, and high-grade copper-silver mineralised zone extending over a 150-metre strike length trending northeast to southwest. Importantly, mineralisation remains open in all directions, including at depth, with the last metre of a previous hole assaying 4.46% copper at 183 metres. These results have prompted White Cliff to accelerate its exploration program, with approval granted to mobilise earlier than planned. The company is gearing up for a multi-rig drill season that will test approximately 10 kilometres of prospective structures around Danvers, alongside regional targets such as Hulk, Vision, Rocket, and Thor.

Next Phase, Diamond Drilling and Geophysics

Alongside ongoing reverse circulation drilling, diamond drilling is set to commence imminently at the Hulk prospect, a large geophysical anomaly extending deep into the sedimentary basin. Complementing the drilling, White Cliff has engaged Expert Geophysics to conduct a drone-based MobileMT survey over the Danvers area. This survey will refine the geophysical signature of known deposits and guide exploration across the broader Rae Project.

Historic Resource and Future Potential

The Rae Project hosts a historic copper resource estimate of approximately 4.16 million tons grading 2.96% copper, though this is not compliant with modern JORC standards. White Cliff is undertaking desktop work to update this historic resource to current reporting codes, supported by the encouraging results from the maiden drilling. The company anticipates delivering a maiden JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate following the extensive drilling and data integration planned for 2025.

Strategic Backing and Outlook

White Cliff’s recent capital raising, conducted at a significant premium to market, has attracted sophisticated institutional investors, providing a robust financial foundation for the ambitious exploration program ahead. Managing Director Troy Whittaker expressed optimism about the project’s potential, highlighting the scale of drilling planned and the quality of early results. The Rae Copper Project is shaping up as one of the most prospective copper projects globally, with the company poised to unlock further value through systematic exploration and resource development.