Drillhole DAN25012 Intersects 23m at 5.2% Copper, Expanding Rae Project Mineralisation
White Cliff Minerals has reported significant new high-grade copper and silver intersections from its 2025 summer drilling at the Danvers prospect, expanding mineralisation beyond historic boundaries at the Rae Copper Project in Nunavut.
- Drillhole DAN25012 hits 23m at 5.2% Cu and 16.4g/t Ag within 87m at 2.4% Cu
- Mineralisation extended 100m southwest beyond previous drilling footprint
- Strike length expanded over 500m, 35% larger than historic resource area
- 60% of assay results from current campaign still pending
- Metallurgical testwork planned to confirm copper recovery and direct shipping potential
Strong Summer Drilling Results at Danvers
White Cliff Minerals Limited (ASX – WCN) has announced encouraging assay results from its 2025 summer reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Danvers prospect, part of the Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada. The standout result comes from drillhole DAN25012, which intersected a high-grade zone of 23 metres at 5.2% copper and 16.4 grams per tonne silver, nested within a broader 87-metre interval averaging 2.4% copper. This intersection notably extends the known mineralisation 100 metres to the southwest beyond previous drilling.
Expanding the Mineralised Footprint
The new drilling results have expanded the mineralised strike length to over 500 metres, representing a 35% increase over the historic footprint that hosts a non-JORC compliant resource estimate of 4.16 million tonnes at 2.96% copper. Additional holes, such as DAN25011 and DAN25014, have also confirmed continuity of copper mineralisation near surface and at depth, supporting the potential for open pit mining methods.
Ongoing Assay Results and Next Steps
With approximately 60% of assay results from the summer drilling campaign still outstanding, White Cliff anticipates further updates through to the first quarter of 2026. The company plans to commence mineralogical studies and metallurgical testwork imminently to validate copper recovery rates and assess the suitability of the high-grade Danvers ore for direct shipping operations. These steps are critical to advancing the project towards a potential resource upgrade and economic evaluation.
Context Within a Prospective Copper Province
The Rae Copper Project is situated in a geologically prospective region known for hosting sediment-hosted and breccia-style copper mineralisation. White Cliff’s exploration builds on a rich history of regional exploration and historic resource estimates, although these historic figures are not compliant with current JORC standards and require validation through modern drilling and analysis. The recent drilling campaigns have demonstrated the continuity and scale of high-grade mineralisation, reinforcing the project's potential significance.
Looking Ahead
White Cliff Minerals’ ongoing exploration and integration of new geophysical data aim to refine the geological model and identify further targets within the Rae Copper Project. The company’s methodical approach to expanding the mineralised footprint and validating historic resources positions it well to unlock value in this emerging copper district.
Bottom Line?
As assay results continue to flow in, White Cliff Minerals is steadily unveiling the true scale of high-grade copper mineralisation at Danvers, setting the stage for a potential resource upgrade and advancing the Rae Copper Project towards development.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the pending 60% of assay results impact the overall resource estimate and grade continuity?
- What will metallurgical testwork reveal about copper recovery rates and ore processing viability?
- How soon can White Cliff Minerals convert the historic non-JORC resource into a compliant mineral resource estimate?
