Nicola Mining's Jotun Drill Confirms Porphyry Target with 2027 Plan
Jun 26, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Confirmation of a porphyry target and a comprehensive 2026 program logically support higher valuation if 2027 drilling targets are met; history shows early-stage discovery news can re-rate explorers with district-scale potential.
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Nicola Mining announced the first drill at the Jotun target within New Craigmont, confirming porphyry copper potential. The 2026 program also includes Draken soil geochemistry and a Mobile MT survey to refine targets ahead of a planned 2027 drill program, reinforcing discovery potential and the company’s district-scale exploration strategy.
JT-26-001 drilled to 840 metres at Jotun; porphyry copper target confirmed.
Alteration styles and native copper indicate a fertile hydrothermal system.
2026 program integrates drilling, geochem, and geophysics to sharpen 2027 targets.
Treasure Mountain drill prep and data compilation underway for integrated targeting.
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