Vanguard Mining Corp. announced that it has commenced its 2025 diamond drill program at the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project

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Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced that it has commenced its 2025 diamond drill program at the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, located in British Columbia's Vancouver Mining Division near Campbell River. The fully permitted program builds on drill results from 2023 and 2024, which returned highlights such as 174.1 meters grading 0.34% copper-equivalent (CuEq) from surface and surface intercepts up to 0.529% CuEq over 48 meters.

According to the company, the 2025 program will focus on expanding the near-surface copper-molybdenum discovery by targeting deeper mineralized zones identified through a late-2024 airborne geophysical survey conducted by Precision GeoSurveys. This survey integrated magnetic and radiometric datasets and identified key structural and geological trends associated with porphyry systems, including arcuate potassic alteration zones and circular magnetic lows linked to intrusive centers.

"Past work delivered standout results, including a long 174-meter zone starting right at the surface and strong surface samples around 0.5% copper-equivalent, giving us clear places to drill deeper and expand," said Vanguard CEO David Greenway in the company announcement. He added that the government's creation of a single-window permitting office for major projects in Canada underscores national support for responsible resource development.

The Redonda Project covers 2,746.46 hectares and includes nine mineral claims accessible via barge and an internal road network. The 2025 drilling will include up to 10 sites, targeting extensions of mineralization to the north and south, as well as skarn zones identified to the east that may represent parts of a larger magmatic-hydrothermal system.

In addition to its surface and subsurface mineralization, Redonda is situated within the Coast Suture Zone and shares geological characteristics with nearby porphyry deposits such as the OKover copper-molybdenum deposit and Gambier Copper, indicating broader regional relevance for the project.

Uranium Demand Rises Amid Strategic Energy Shifts

According to the Financial Times on September 5, the World Nuclear Association (WNA) forecasted a sharp increase in uranium demand, estimating that global reactor requirements would rise by a third to 86,000 tonnes by 2030 and reach 150,000 tonnes by 2040. However, the report also warned that output from current mines is projected to fall by half during that same period, creating a "significant gap" in the uranium supply chain. The WNA emphasized the urgency for "considerable exploration, innovative mining techniques, efficient permitting and timely investment" to avoid disruptions in the global nuclear fuel market.

On September 15, the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero highlighted a new agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom aimed at accelerating the licensing and development of nuclear power projects. The partnership, called the Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy, was designed to reduce regulatory timelines and eliminate reliance on Russian nuclear materials by 2028. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright stated that under President Trump's leadership, the country was "ushering in a true nuclear renaissance," and added, "Meeting this demand will require strong partnerships with our allies around the world and robust collaboration with private sector innovators."

By mid-September, nuclear development had become a focal point of national energy policy in both countries. Simon Bowen of Great British Energy said the UK-US commitment to nuclear energy marked "a pivotal moment for energy security and clean growth," with efforts intended to "accelerate deployment and ensure the UK captures the full economic and strategic value of nuclear energy." Dr. Kris Singh, Chairman and CEO of Holtec International, described new deployments of small modular reactors (SMRs) as projects that could help the UK "seize a leadership position in both advanced nuclear deployment and the global AI race."

On September 17, Stockhead reported on broader uranium sector developments, including an updated WNA reference scenario that lifted projected 2040 nuclear capacity by 9.5% to 686 gigawatts. This upward revision was partly attributed to global pledges to expand nuclear energy infrastructure. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, attending the International Atomic Energy Agency's general conference, said the country aimed "to no longer use Russian enriched uranium" and highlighted the need for "a lot of domestic uranium and enrichment capacity."

Technical Base and Strategic Metals Focus Attract Analyst Interest

On August 8, John Newell of John Newell & Associates issued a Speculative Buy rating on Vanguard Mining Corp., noting the company's focus on uranium and copper exploration within what he called "tier-one jurisdictions." He stated that Vanguard's exposure to critical metals aligned with broader themes in the global energy transition.

Newell pointed to the company's uranium exploration in Paraguay's Paraná Basin, located adjacent to a defined uranium deposit, as well as its copper-gold project at Brussels Creek in British Columbia. He wrote that Vanguard was "focused on uranium assets that could serve the coming supply squeeze in the nuclear fuel cycle," and described its exploration strategy as "disciplined and technically driven."

The report also highlighted the company's management, crediting CEO David Greenway and CFO Richard Robins for their leadership and past success in financing and operating resource companies. Newell noted that Vanguard's capital structure included no outstanding options or restricted share units, with warrants being the only near-term source of potential dilution.

From a technical analysis standpoint, Newell described Vanguard's daily chart as forming a "long, quiet bottoming pattern" through 2024, followed by higher lows in early 2025. He cited rising trading volume and trend development as evidence of accumulation, identifying technical resistance just below CA$0.22 and potential price targets at CA$0.32, CA$0.50, CA$0.90, and a long-term objective of CA$1.50.

Catalysts: From Surface Samples to Deeper Targets

Vanguard's 2025 drill program is designed to probe deeper below the potassic core outlined in prior drilling while continuing surface-level evaluation of the project's brecciation trends. The company is advancing exploration at Redonda with guidance from radiometric potassium mapping, which has highlighted priority zones consistent with porphyry-style alteration. These areas were selected based on integration of new geophysical data with historical drilling and geological mapping.

The company's strategy also benefits from British Columbia's year-round site access and a permitting framework that supports responsible mineral development. According to its investor presentation, Redonda is fully permitted and funded for the 2025 season, with capital sourced in part from a CA$1.92 million LIFE financing and an additional CA$400,000 flow-through offering targeting Canadian exploration expenses.

As Vanguard continues testing new zones and incorporating detailed geological data, the Redonda program is positioned as a key driver in defining the broader mineral system at the project. The next phase of results will be used to further delineate mineralized zones and assess potential expansion beyond known targets.

Ownership and Share Structure

According to Refinitiv, 3.95% of Vanguard Mining is owned by management and insiders. The rest is retail. 

Vanguard has 54,556,620 million free float shares and a market cap of US$8,990,930,97. The company trades in the 52-week range between US$0.024 and US$0.20.