Patriot extends Zambia copper discovery corridor to 5.5km

LUSAKA – Patriot Resources, an Australian-based exploration company, has announced a substantial expansion of its copper exploration activities in Zambia, significantly extending the prospective geophysical footprint in the fertile Mumbwa-Kitumba corridor. Following its recent Tonic discovery, the company has now identified a 5.5-kilometre-long mineralised corridor, pinpointing two new high-priority drill targets, designated Blocks 1 and 2. This development marks a pivotal moment for Patriot Resources and reinforces Zambia's position as a key player in the global copper supply chain. The expansion comes on the heels of recently completed ground magnetics and induced polarisation (IP) surveys, which have successfully delineated these new targets southeast of the initial Tonic discovery. Patriot Resources' geophysical coverage now spans approximately 163 hectares, supporting the interpretation that Tonic may be part of a larger, multi-target copper system. The newly defined Blocks 1 and 2 exhibit geological characteristics consistent with Iron Oxide Copper-Gold (IOCG) affinities, a highly sought-after mineralisation style prevalent in this region. This suggests the potential for significant, structurally controlled copper-silver shoots. The Mumbwa-Kitumba corridor is already recognised for its rich mineral endowment, hosting significant deposits such as Sinomine Resource Group's Kitumba copper project, located approximately 18 kilometres from Tonic. The proximity to established infrastructure, including a processing facility and copper smelter at Kitumba expected to be commissioned this year, offers a strategic advantage for Patriot Resources, potentially streamlining future development. The company's maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling at Tonic earlier this month yielded promising results, including notable copper-silver-zinc-cobalt mineralisation from surface, with assays up to 2.56% copper and 62.3 grams per tonne silver. These encouraging findings validate