King Copper Discovery Corp. Strengthens Technical Core Ahead of 2026 PDAC Core Shack
King Copper Discovery Corp. (TSXV: KCP, OTCQB: TBXXF, Frankfurt: 3RI0) has announced a strategic augmentation of its technical leadership team, underscoring the company’s intent to accelerate progress on the Colquemayo Project in Peru. The appointments—project manager Fabio Cuoco and senior advisor for corporate and social affairs Javier Escudero—bring deep sector expertise and a proven record of managing high‑stakes exploration programmes for tier‑1 mining operators.
Technical Team Enhancements
Fabio Cuoco arrives with over two decades of experience leading multi‑drill‑rig exploration campaigns, particularly within copper‑porphyry and epithermal systems. His previous roles include Project Manager for Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Peru and Senior Geologist for Vale Exploration Peru. Cuoco’s educational background—a B.Sc. in Geology from Campinas State University and an MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas—provides a robust blend of scientific acumen and business insight.
Javier Escudero brings a complementary skill set focused on sustainability, community engagement, and government affairs. A former Director of Business Development and Sustainability at Hudbay Peru S.A.C., Escudero has also held senior positions at Rio Tinto, Gold Fields, and Hunt Oil. His academic credentials, including a Sociology degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and postgraduate work at GERENS Escuela de Postgrado, reinforce his ability to navigate the complex socio‑political landscape of Peru’s mining sector.
These appointments signal King Copper’s resolve to refine its exploration strategy, leverage existing historical data, and position the company for a fully financed 35,000‑metre drill program.
2026 PDAC Core Shack Participation
King Copper will showcase its latest technical findings at the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Core Shack, Session A, Booth #3116A on Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2 in Toronto. The exhibit will feature a drill core that has been meticulously re‑interpreted, adding approximately 20,000 metres of new geological insight to the project’s baseline.
The Colquemayo Project spans 6,600 hectares and hosts copper‑gold‑silver mineralisation within high‑sulphidation epithermal systems. These systems are hosted by phreatomagmatic and hydrothermal breccias intruded into Miocene–Pliocene andesitic volcanic rocks. Historical drilling—most notably a 237.3 metre interval containing 2.4 % Cu, 0.08 g t⁻¹ Au and 10 g t⁻¹ Ag—has already highlighted significant resource potential. The recent re‑interpretation of core data aims to refine these results, providing a clearer path forward for the company’s option to acquire 100 % interest in the project.
Market Context
With a market capitalisation of CAD 356.9 million and a closing price of CAD 1.16 (as of February 23, 2026), King Copper is positioned within the mid‑cap tier of the materials sector on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company’s recent moves demonstrate a deliberate focus on technical rigor and community engagement—factors that are increasingly scrutinised by investors and regulators alike.
Conclusion
King Copper Discovery Corp.’s recent leadership bolstering and proactive engagement at the PDAC Core Shack illustrate a company that is not only recognising the scientific challenges of the Colquemayo Project but also actively addressing them with seasoned professionals. As the 2026 PDAC conference unfolds, stakeholders will be watching closely to gauge how these strategic initiatives translate into tangible resource development and, ultimately, shareholder value.
