Vanguard Mining Corp. Announces Significant Extension of the Redonda Copper‑Molybdenum System

Vanguard Mining Corp. (CSE: UUU, OTC: UUUFF, Frankfurt: SL51) released the assay results from its Phase 1 2025 diamond‑drilling program on the Redonda project, a 100 % owned copper‑molybdenum asset located approximately 40 km northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia. The data were published on 26 January 2026 in multiple press releases, including those issued by Mittelstand Cafe, Minenportal and Finanznachrichten.

Drill Results Reveal Substantial System Growth

The drilling program comprised holes 25‑01 and 25‑02, both intersecting the same high‑grade mineralized zone that was previously reported in 2023.

  • Hole 25‑01 was drilled at a 65° angle and reached a depth of 510.74 m. It intersected 199.05 m of the higher‑grade interval, effectively doubling the length of the interval documented in 2023. The weighted average assay for the entire hole was 0.1801 % Cu and 86 ppm Mo.
  • Hole 25‑02 was driven vertically approximately 30 m east of the 2023 hole. It confirmed that the copper‑molybdenum mineralization extends both laterally and vertically beyond the 2023 intersections. The combined results demonstrate that the system at Redonda is open at depth and likely extends further into the subsurface.

These findings indicate that the copper‑molybdenum system is more than twice the size of what was previously understood. The results suggest that the deposit may have a substantial resource potential, though further drilling is required to delineate the extent of the mineralization and to establish a formal resource estimate.

Implications for the Company

Vanguard Mining Corp. holds a valid drilling license that allows continued exploration on the Redonda project throughout the 2026 exploration season. The company’s market capitalization is 13,390,000 CAD, and its share price closed at 0.29 CAD on 25 January 2026 – the same level as the 52‑week high. The price‑earnings ratio stands at –1.48, reflecting the company’s status as a high‑growth exploration entity rather than a revenue‑generating producer.

The company’s narrative positions Redonda as a high‑grade copper‑molybdenum system comparable in style to the long‑operating Highland Valley Copper Mine. While Highland operates at a lower grade (≈0.4 % Cu) and focuses on extended mine life, Redonda’s higher‑grade intervals and confirmed lateral and vertical extension provide a distinct upside potential. If the deposit proves economically viable, it could become a significant contributor to Vanguard’s future cash flows.

Market Reaction

Investor reaction to the drill results has been cautiously optimistic. The company’s stock, which trades on the Canadian National Stock Exchange, has remained stable at its 52‑week high. Analysts note that the data do not yet constitute a resource estimate; nevertheless, the extension of the mineralized system is viewed positively by those tracking the company’s exploration trajectory.

Outlook

With the drilling licence in place, Vanguard Mining Corp. is positioned to advance the Redonda project into its next phase, which will involve additional drilling to map the full extent of the copper‑molybdenum system and to determine its commercial viability. The company’s ongoing exploration activities will continue to shape its long‑term strategy in the resource sector.