QC Copper Provides Corporate and Technical Update
QC Copper Provides Corporate and Technical Update
Highlights:
• A Scoping Study is underway as a part of engineering studies that will inform the Opemiska Preliminary
Economic Assessment.
• Preparation of a drilling program within the MRE pit focused on areas with lower information density
• Current historical data compilation at Cooke & Robitaille to understand mineralization and identify high-
potential drill targets
• QC Copper continues to receive and evaluate potential strategic interests
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2024) - QC Copper and Gold Inc. (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) ("QC
Copper" or the "Company") is pleased to announce corporate updates and updates about its flagship Opemiska
Copper Project ("Opemiska").
General Corporate Update
Since the release of the MRE in January 2024 and subsequent appointment of Guy Le Bel as President of the
Company in February 2024, QC Copper has focused on increasing its presence within the Chapais community,
and interactions with Chapais leadership. QC Copper is intent on fostering positive community relationships and
be good, socially responsible operators.
Preliminary Economic Assessment
In preparation for a preliminary economic assessment (the "PEA"), QC Copper has commenced initial engineering
studies at Springer and Perry, the current extent of Opemiska's 2.204 billion pound copper equivalent resource.
Engineering studies include evaluating mine plan scenarios and optimizing pit shells, production, and processing
rates to maximize Opemiska's economics and mitigate impacts on the town of Chapais.
As part of the studies, QC Copper has prepared a diamond drill program within the MRE pit area to define
additional resources and confirm a new structural interpretation in the Saddle Zone.
Cooke & Robitaille
The Company is near the completion of compiling historical drilling and geological data on Cooke & Robitaille, the
third and fourth mine that comprises the Opemiska, to further understand the mineralization and geological
controls and design a drill program with high-potential targets. Cooke & Robitaille are past-producing mines and
represent the potential to increase Opemiska's current resource, with the Company intersecting 0.72% Copper
Equivalent over 22.5 metres in its Winter 2024 drill program.
Location of Cooke & Robitaille
Strategic Partnerships and Growth Opportunities
With the release of the MRE in January 2024, QC Copper has received significant interest from corporates and
potential strategic partners. As such, QC Copper will be hosting site visits for interested strategic parties this
Summer/Fall 2024. Additionally, the Company continues to evaluate growth opportunities on an asset level as
well as a corporate level to establish itself as Canada's preeminent copper exploration company.
QP Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry,
P.Geo and géo., Director and Vice President Exploration for QC Copper & Gold, a Qualified Person, as defined in
"National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects."
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Stephen Stewart, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 416.644.1571
Email: [email protected]
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subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results might differ materially from
results suggested in any forward-looking statements. QC Copper and Gold Inc. assumes no obligation to update
the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the
forward looking-statements unless and until required by securities laws applicable to QC Copper and Gold Inc.
Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by QC Copper and Gold Inc. with
Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available under QC Copper and Gold Inc. profile
at www.sedarplus.ca.
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