copper exploration

Maverick Gold and Silver Corporation (CSE: MAV) is advancing a portfolio of gold, silver, and copper exploration assets in Nevada and British Columbia. In an interview with eResearch, VP Exploration Ian Foreman outlined the company’s strategy at the Jericho and Gator projects in Nevada and the Silver Vista project in British Columbia. The discussion highlighted high-grade historical results, newly defined exploration trends, recent property expansion, and ongoing geophysical work. Foreman also reviewed permitting progress at Silver Vista and outlined the company’s goal of advancing all three projects toward drilling and additional exploration milestones through 2026. [more]

Aston Bay Holdings (TSXV: BAY) is advancing the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut toward potential production by 2028. In a PDAC 2026 interview, CEO Thomas Ullrich outlined a low-capex development plan supported by ore sorting and a funding agreement with Ocean Partners. The project hosts high-grade near-surface copper, while new geophysical work is targeting deeper mineralization. Meanwhile, the Epworth project continues to deliver early exploration results, with new showings and initial drilling planned. The company remains free-carried at Storm through its partnership with American West Metals (ASX: AW1). [more]