American West Metals Unveils Massive Copper Targets at Storm Project

Advanced Geophysics Illuminate New Copper Targets

American West Metals Limited (ASX – AW1) has released the final results from its Mobile MagnetoTellurics (MMT) survey at the Storm Copper Project, located on Somerset Island in Nunavut, Canada. The survey, which is designed to detect subtle electromagnetic contrasts at depth, has confirmed a series of large conductive anomalies interpreted as high-priority copper sulphide mineralisation targets.

Among the highlights is a striking 16-kilometre-long conductive feature situated north of the existing Cyclone Deposit at an average depth of approximately 200 metres. This anomaly lies within the Allen Bay Formation, the primary host rock for copper mineralisation in the area, as previously verified by drilling. Additional stratiform conductive zones were identified at depths reaching 400 metres, suggesting the presence of deeper copper horizons that have already yielded copper sulphides over a 10 square kilometre area in prior diamond drilling campaigns.

Validation and Exploration Pipeline

The MMT survey's ability to detect the known Cyclone Deposit; a large, shallow, and flat-lying copper body; validates the effectiveness of this geophysical technique for identifying copper sulphide mineralisation at Storm. This confirmation lends considerable weight to the interpretation that the newly identified anomalies may represent additional copper deposits, potentially ready for discovery.

Two further conductive trends, discordant to the main geological structures, were detected at around 400 metres depth in the Midway and Tornado/Blizzard areas. These are supported by surface mapping and sampling that has identified outcropping copper sulphides, reinforcing their potential as exploration targets. The company plans to prioritise these anomalies in upcoming drilling programs, with assay results from current reverse circulation and diamond drilling expected within the next one to three weeks.

Advancing Towards Development

Beyond exploration, American West Metals is making steady progress on mine permitting, actively engaging with the Nunavut Planning Commission to secure key approvals for proposed mine development and early works. Concurrently, the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) is advancing, with field activity reports being compiled and financial modelling optimized to assess the viability of a potential mining operation.

Managing Director Dave O’Neill emphasised the strategic importance of the project in the context of a tightening global copper supply. He highlighted the low-cost development opportunity that Storm represents, positioning it as a standout prospect in the copper sector. The company’s commitment to ethical extraction and community engagement further underpins its approach to sustainable development in this remote Arctic region.

Technical Rigor and Future Outlook

The announcement also includes comprehensive technical data compliant with the JORC Code, detailing sampling, drilling, geophysical surveys, and mineral resource estimation methodologies. The maiden mineral resource estimate incorporates both indicated and inferred categories, reflecting a robust foundation for further exploration and development.

With the MMT survey providing an extensive pipeline of exploration targets and ongoing drilling poised to test these anomalies, American West Metals is well-positioned to unlock significant value at the Storm Copper Project. The coming weeks will be critical as assay results and permitting milestones unfold, shaping the project's trajectory in a competitive copper market.