Star Copper Acquires Two Copper-Gold Projects in B.C.

Mining News  |  2026-07-02 06:11:57   |   By

Under a definitive agreement with Eastfield Resources, Star Copper will obtain full ownership of the Zymo Copper-Gold Project and Eastfield's 95.3% interest in the Indata Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project.

Summary
  • Star Copper will acquire two British Columbia projects—the Zymo Copper-Gold Project and a 95.3% interest in the Indata Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project—from Eastfield Resources.
  • The acquisition will be completed through the issuance of 10 million common shares, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The deal expands Star Copper's exploration portfolio, complementing its flagship Star Project and strengthening its long-term growth pipeline in B.C.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Canadian exploration company Star Copper has reached an agreement to acquire two copper-focused mineral projects in British Columbia (B.C.). The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its exploration portfolio in the region.

Under a definitive agreement with Eastfield Resources, Star Copper will obtain full ownership of the Zymo Copper-Gold Project and Eastfield's 95.3% interest in the Indata Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project. The company will issue 10 million common shares as consideration for the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

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The 18,184-hectare Zymo property, located about 45 kilometres west of Smithers, hosts a large copper-gold porphyry system. The project also holds permits allowing additional drilling and geophysical surveys over the next five years.

The 4,551-hectare Indata Project, situated around 120 kilometres north of Fort St. James, contains copper, gold and molybdenum mineralization, with additional potential for antimony, nickel and silver. The project has exploration permits that are valid through 2030.

The acquisition would complement Star Copper’s flagship Star Project and expand its pipeline of copper-gold exploration assets across British Columbia. Furthermore, it will position the company for long-term growth.