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The Cuprita Project is the flagship exploration asset of Nobel Resources Corp., located in northern Chile’s highly prospective Paleocene Porphyry Copper Belt. This 1,000-hectare property is situated between two significant copper systems—El Salvador and Inca de Oro—in a region that hosts several world-class deposits and benefits from excellent access to infrastructure, including roads, power, ports, and nearby mining support centers.

Geologically, Cuprita displays all the hallmarks of a large-scale porphyry copper system. Surface work has identified copper oxide mineralization within hydrothermal breccias, quartz-tourmaline veins, and porphyritic dykes. Historical geophysical surveys (IP and magnetics) have outlined three priority target zones exhibiting strong chargeability and magnetic anomalies, interpreted to reflect a deep, low-sulfide porphyry system—yet to be drill-tested.

With an option to earn 100% ownership of the project, Nobel Resources is executing a two-phase exploration program focused on advancing Cuprita toward its first drill campaign. This work positions the company to capitalize on a highly prospective copper opportunity in one of the most stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions globally.

Geology and Mineralization

  • Strategic Geology: Located within the Paleocene Porphyry Copper Belt, host to several world-class deposits (e.g., El Salvador, Inca de Oro)
  • Robust Lithologies: Dominated by granitoids, quartz-monzonite, and porphyritic dykes
  • Surface Mineralization: Copper oxides such as atacamite, brochantite, and chrysocolla observed in outcrops and fractures
  • Hydrothermal Indicators: Tourmaline breccias and quartz-stockwork veining confirm hydrothermal activity
  • Porphyry Potential: Alteration patterns consistent with a low-pyrite porphyry copper system at depth
  • Structural Control: NNE and WNW fault intersections act as key mineralization conduits

Location and Accessibility

  • Mining Hotspot: Situated in northern Chile, ~36 km SE of Diego de Almagro and ~126 km NE of Copiapó
  • Easy Access: Connected via Route C-17 and well-maintained local roads
  • Infrastructure Advantage: Close proximity to highways, grid power, and ports at Antofagasta and Coquimbo
  • Established Mining Region: Surrounded by producing and past-producing copper operations
  • Skilled Workforce: Supported by nearby mining talent and services in Copiapó and Diego de Almagro
  • Operational Flexibility: Year-round access with minimal weather-related disruptions

Exploration and Historical Context

  • Exploration Legacy: Initial work began in 2008, targeting high-grade surface copper veins
  • Major Interest: Teck and Arena Minerals previously evaluated the property
  • Geophysics-Driven Targets: IP and magnetic surveys identified multiple deep-rooted anomalies
  • Confirmed Mineralization: Trenching and surface sampling returned anomalous copper grades
  • Untested Opportunity: Three priority target zones remain undrilled
  • Advancing Forward: Nobel is executing a two-phase exploration program to refine and test key targets