Highland Copper Commences Drilling Program FOR Metallurgical Testing of Ultrafine Flotation Technology
January 22, 2025
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HIGHLAND COPPER COMMENCES DRILLING PROGRAM FOR METALLURGICAL TESTING OF
ULTRAFINE FLOTATION TECHNOLOGY
Vancouver, Canada, January 22, 2025. Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF)
(“Highland Copper” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of a new
drilling program aimed at extracting samples for advanced metallurgical testing. This initiative
marks a significant step forward in optimizing project economics and underscores Highland
Copper’s commitment to innovative and sustainable mining practices.
The metallurgical testing forms part of the recently launched Front -End Engineering and Design
work and will focus on ultra -fine flotation technology, a process that can potentially enhance the
grade-recovery curve, resulting in improved overall project economics. In addition to potentially
boosting recovery rates, this technology is also capable of delivering cost savings by reducing the
physical footprint of the processing plant, aligning with the Company’s goals for operational
efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Barry O’Shea, CEO of Highland Copper, stated: “The launch of this drilling program represents a n
important milestone for Highland Copper as we continue to explore and implement innovative
technologies. Ultra -fine flotation has the potential to not only enhance metal recovery but also
reduce our environmental footprint, which is a core value of our operations. We are excited to
consider how this proven technology can deliver long -term value to our shareholders and
communities.”
The drilling program is currently underway . The Company anticipates completing the program by
mid-March 2025 . The extracted samples will be tested in partnership with leading metallurgical
laboratories to validate and refine the potential of ultra-fine flotation technology for the Company’s
operations.
Highland Copper remains committed to advancing its projects responsibly and efficiently, ensuring
that innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of its strategic initiatives.
About Highland Copper Company
Highland Copper Company Inc. is a Canadian company focused on exploring and developing
copper projects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. The Company owns the Copperwood
deposit through long-term mineral leases and 34% of the White Pine North proje ct through a joint
venture with Kinterra Copper USA LLC. The Company also owns surface rights securing access to
the Copperwood deposit and providing space for infrastructure at Copperwood as required. The
Company has 736,363,619 common shares issued and outstanding. Its common shares are listed
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on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "HI" and trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under
the symbol "HDRSF."
More information about the Company is available on the Company’s website at
www.highlandcopper.com and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward -looking statements” and “forward -looking information”
(collectively “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include, without limitation,
statements with respect to:(i) timing of the completion of the drilling program ; (ii) the fact that the
Company may be able to use ultra-fine flotation technology at Copperwood, and iii) the anticipated
benefits of the use of ultra-fine flotation technology . There is no guarantee that the Copperwood
project will be amenable to ultra-fine flotation technology, or that ultra-fine flotation technology will
result in improved grade recovery, overall project economics, or a reduced environmental footprint.
The work to be conducted is speculative in nature and part of the Company’s ongoing FEED process
at the Copperwood project. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used
in preparing the forward -looking statements in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on forward looking statements. All forward -looking statements in this press
release are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company
undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined
in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
For further information or media requests, please contact:
Barry O’Shea, CEO
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.highlandcopper.com