- Star Copper Corp. (CSE:STCU) has launched a two-hole, ~400-metre first-pass drill program at the Copper Creek target, located southeast of its Star Main zone in British Columbia
- The site features copper and gold soil anomalies aligned with geophysical highs, with surface mapping confirming mineralization in a complex east-west structural corridor
- The campaign aims to validate historical drill results and test geochemical anomalies to guide future exploration and step-out drilling
- Star Copper stock (CSE:STCU) last traded at C$1.25
Star Copper (CSE:STCU) has commenced first-pass drilling at the Copper Creek satellite target, located approximately 2.2 kilometres southeast of the Star Main zone within its flagship Star Project in northwestern British Columbia.
The drilling campaign follows several weeks of preparatory work, including target refinement, drill pad construction, and mobilization. The Copper Creek target features two distinct copper-in-soil and gold-in-soil trends that align with induced polarization (IP) chargeability and magnetic highs. Field crews have documented widespread surface copper mineralization, including chalcopyrite with malachite and azurite, across both upper and lower gullies.
“Having the drill start turning at Copper Creek marks an exciting milestone as we broaden our exploration footprint beyond our Star Main project area,” Star Copper’s CEO, Darryl Jones said in a news release. “The integration of modern geophysics, soil analysis, and detailed mapping delivered clear targets for exploration.”
In the upper gully, soil infill grids were deployed over areas with strong geophysical responses. The lower gully, which has been the focus of historical exploration, revealed a complex east-west structural corridor through detailed mapping and sampling. This corridor is believed to concentrate mineralization and aligns with the broader geological framework of the project.
Historical work at Copper Creek includes prospecting, trenching, limited drilling in the 1970s, and geophysical and geochemical surveys conducted in 2013. These datasets were recently reinterpreted using 3D inversion and Leapfrog modelling to refine drill collar locations and prioritize exploration trends. The 2025 field season added new geological traverses, ground-truthing of historical sites, and expanded geochemical coverage to improve structural understanding and target ranking.
The current drill program consists of two holes totaling approximately 400 metres. Objectives include confirming mineralized intervals from earlier drilling and testing high copper-gold anomalies identified through soil and rock XRF analysis. These anomalies coincide with strong IP chargeability within the lower gully’s structural corridor.
Results from this initial phase are expected to inform future step-out drilling and contribute to the validation of the structural-geochemical model at Copper Creek.
Star Copper Corp. is an exploration and development company focused on developing high-potential copper projects in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company aims to advance its wholly owned Star Project in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle and Sheslay District.
Star Copper stock (CSE:STCU) last traded at C$1.25 and has climbed 733.33 per cent since the beginning of the year.
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