Coppernico Reports Significant Surface Channel Sampling Results at Tipicancha Epithermal-Porphyry Target

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coppernico Metals Inc. (TSX: COPR, OTCQB: CPPMF) (“Coppernico” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce initial surface channel sampling results from the Tipicancha target, a large-scale epithermal system with potential for a porphyry source at depth. Notable results include 22 metres (“m”) of 0.65% copper (“Cu”) and 0.77 g/t silver (“Ag”) including 10 m of 1.14% Cu and 0.20 g/t Ag; true widths unknown (Table 1). These results further demonstrate the mineral potential of Coppernico’s consolidated land position as the Company advances a growing pipeline of high-quality exploration targets.

Recent geological mapping and systematic rock sampling have extended the alteration footprint at Tipicancha by 500 m, now measuring approximately 2 kilometres by 400 m (Figures 1 and 2). The system displays classic epithermal-style alteration and geochemistry, with potential links to a subsurface porphyry intrusion. Ongoing fieldwork continues to extend and refine key alteration and mineralization features, including a semi-continuous pyrite horizon.

Figure 1
Figure 1


Figure 1: A) General geologic map of the Tipicancha target. B) Quartz-kaolinite altered volcanics with ferricrete ledges and subcrops of pyrite. C) Massive pyrite with copper-rich sulfates. D) Native sulfur and copper-rich sulfates coating unconsolidated sediments. E) Pyrite with chalcocite rims.

Ivan Bebek, Chair and CEO of Coppernico, stated, “As we continue to actively explore the extensive and highly prospective land position of our Sombrero Project, we are identifying new compelling targets like Tipicancha. This target is expected to be included in the permitted areas of our Phase 2 drilling program, for which the permit application is underway. Further exploration across Tipicancha and additional areas is ongoing as we advance our growing pipeline of robust copper and precious metals exploration targets.”

Figure 2: Interpreted Geochemical and Alteration mineral assemblage maps at Tipicancha.
Figure 2: Interpreted Geochemical and Alteration mineral assemblage maps at Tipicancha.


Figure 2: Interpreted Geochemical and Alteration mineral assemblage maps at Tipicancha.

Figure 3: Interpreted geologic map showing location of channel samples at Tipicancha
Figure 3: Interpreted geologic map showing location of channel samples at Tipicancha


Figure 3: Interpreted geologic map showing location of channel samples at Tipicancha

Table 1. Tipicancha Channel Sampling Highlights

Channel Sample ID

From (m)

To (m)

Interval (m)

Cu %

Ag (g/t)

25SRT-054

34.00

40.00

6.00

0.15

0.08

62.00

84.00

22.00

0.65

0.77


incl. 

64.00

74.00

10.00

1.14

0.20

25SRT-060

0.00

34.00

34.00

0.42

4.00

25SRT-061

0.00

10.00

10.00

0.29

0.25

Length weighted assay composites. True thickness unknown at time of reporting. No more than 6 m internal dilution (reported values below 0.1% Cu). Minimum reporting length of 6 m.


In addition to expanding the Tipicancha alteration and pyrite footprint, Coppernico geologists completed a surface channel sampling program over a 200 m by 200 m area (Figure 3), to define the geochemical character of the pyritic horizon. Channels were completed where outcrops were available and oriented to maximize sample continuity, as the horizon currently shows no preferred orientation. Most samples returned trace to anomalous concentrations of precious metals and copper (Table 1). The sampling results notably also demonstrated elevated values of pathfinder elements such as, molybdenum (Mo), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb) and tin (Sn), typical of the deeper levels of epithermal systems. This suggests that the current surface exposure may represent a transition zone from an epithermal to a porphyry environment consistent with porphyry copper systems1,2 (Figure 4). Copper mineralization within the pyrite horizon is primarily hosted in secondary copper sulfide minerals. Further work is ongoing to determine the dimensions of the pyrite body, and refine the interpretation of the geochemical zonation, and structural and lithologic controls.