Nicola Mining Inc. Launches AI-Enhanced Drill Program at New Craigmont Copper Project

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (FSE: HLIA) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has commenced its 2025 diamond drilling campaign at the New Craigmont Copper Project, located near Merritt, British Columbia. This ambitious program aims to drill between 4,000 and 5,000 meters across five priority zones, including two new targets identified through a partnership with ALS Geoanalytics (GoldSpot Discoveries Ltd.), leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance exploration efforts. The primary objective is to delineate porphyry-style copper mineralization and further explore key areas such as MARB, CAS, West Craigmont/WP, and the newly discovered Draken prospect.

The drilling campaign, with an estimated budget of $1.5 to $2 million, is scheduled to continue through September. It incorporates advanced data collection techniques, including portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectroscopy, to refine geological models and support future exploration strategies. These methods are expected to provide valuable insights into the mineral composition and potential of the New Craigmont Project, which spans 10,913 hectares along the southern end of the Guichon Batholith, adjacent to Highland Valley Copper, Canada’s largest copper mine.

Nicola Mining Inc. holds a 100% ownership of the New Craigmont Project, a high-grade copper property, and the Treasure Mountain Property, which includes over 2,200 hectares of mineral claims and leases. The company also operates a fully permitted mill and tailings facility near Merritt, capable of processing both gold and silver mill feed through gravity and flotation processes. This drilling program represents a significant step forward in the company’s exploration efforts, potentially unlocking new copper resources and contributing to the local and national mining sectors.

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