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Copper Quest Secures 100% Ownership of Infrastructure-Rich Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in B.C.

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  • Copper Quest acquired full ownership of the well-infrastructured Kitimat Copper-Gold Project, paying in shares and granting a royalty.
  • Historic drilling and planned AI-driven exploration at Kitimat support Copper Quest’s growth strategy in copper-gold assets.
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Copper Quest Secures 100% Ownership of Infrastructure-Rich Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in B.C.

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Interra Copper Corp ( (TSE:CQX) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Copper Quest Exploration has acquired a 100% interest in the Kitimat Copper-Gold Project in northwestern British Columbia, a 2,954-hectare property located near deep-water port, rail, and hydroelectric infrastructure in the Skeena Mining Division. The project, centered on the Jeannette Cu-Au Zone within the prolific Stikine Terrane, has seen historical drilling that returned long intervals of near-surface copper-gold mineralization open at depth and laterally, underscoring its exploration potential. Under the deal, Copper Quest paid the vendor in shares and agreed to a net smelter return royalty with partial buyback rights and a right of first refusal on future royalty sales. Management positions the transaction as the company’s fifth acquisition in just over a year, reinforcing its strategy to grow a copper-gold portfolio in established mining belts, and plans to apply AI-driven analysis of historical and modern data to refine geological models and improve drill targeting pending permits, which could enhance the project’s value proposition for investors and other stakeholders.

Spark’s Take on TSE:CQX Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:CQX is a Underperform.

Interra Copper Corp’s overall stock score reflects significant financial performance challenges, with ongoing operational losses and reliance on external funding. While technical analysis shows some potential for short-term recovery, the valuation remains unattractive due to negative earnings and no dividend. Positive corporate events suggest potential future opportunities, but they do not mitigate the current financial and valuation weaknesses.

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More about Interra Copper Corp

Copper Quest Exploration Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on copper and gold projects, with a strategy of building a portfolio of critical mineral assets in geologically prospective belts of British Columbia and Yukon. The company targets road-accessible properties with strong existing infrastructure and historical drilling that indicates potential for near-surface porphyry and epithermal copper-gold systems.

YTD Price Performance: -4.17%

Average Trading Volume: 149,085

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$8.42M

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