Danvers 2 Drillhole Yields 15m at 4.8% Copper, Extending Mineralisation Over 4km

A New Chapter in Rae Copper Exploration

White Cliff Minerals Limited (ASX, WCN) has revealed a compelling new chapter in its Rae Copper Project exploration with the discovery of the Danvers 2 copper-silver system. Located in Nunavut, Canada, this new prospect lies more than 4 kilometres southwest along the structurally significant Teshierpi Fault Zone, a corridor now confirmed to host multiple high-grade copper occurrences.

The standout result comes from drillhole DAN25019, which returned an impressive 15.24 metres grading 4.77% copper and 19.92 grams per tonne silver starting from just 12.19 metres downhole. This intercept is part of a broader mineralised zone measuring 30.48 metres at 2.49% copper, underscoring the prospect’s potential scale and grade. Additional intervals of lower-grade copper were also intercepted at greater depths, indicating a complex and extensive mineral system.

Geophysical Insights and Structural Continuity

Supporting the drilling success, preliminary aerial geophysical surveys, including helicopter-borne electromagnetic and magnetic data, have identified a larger and more continuous conductor than previously mapped at Danvers 1. These geophysical signatures align with the newly discovered mineralisation at Danvers 2, suggesting that the copper system extends along a significant strike length exceeding 4 kilometres. This continuity along the Teshierpi Fault Zone enhances the prospectivity of the Rae Copper Project and opens avenues for further exploration.

Managing Director Troy Whittaker highlighted the significance of these findings, noting that the replication of chalcocite-dominant mineralisation over such a distance confirms the potential for multiple large-scale, high-grade deposits within the lease area. The magnetic data further implies that Danvers 2 may represent a mineralised structure even larger than the rapidly expanding Danvers 1 deposit, which already boasts high-grade mineralisation over 500 metres of strike.

Context Within a Rich Geological Setting

The Rae Copper Project is situated in a geologically favourable region known for hosting sediment-hosted copper deposits akin to those found in the Central African Copperbelt. The mineralisation styles include breccia-hosted and flow-top replacement copper-silver systems, with historic drilling and resource estimates indicating substantial copper grades. While the historic resource estimate at Danvers is not compliant with current JORC standards and requires validation, the new drilling results provide fresh impetus for resource growth and re-evaluation.

White Cliff Minerals’ exploration approach integrates modern drilling techniques with advanced geophysical surveys and rigorous quality control protocols. The company is awaiting assay results from other promising targets within the Rae Project, including Stark and Hulk, which could further enhance the project’s scale and value.

Looking Ahead

With the discovery of Danvers 2 and ongoing integration of geophysical data, White Cliff Minerals is well positioned to expand its understanding of the Rae Copper Project’s mineral systems. The company plans to continue drilling to delineate the extent and continuity of mineralisation, refine geological models, and progress towards a JORC-compliant resource estimate. Metallurgical and environmental studies will also be critical to assess the economic viability and sustainability of future development.