Exploration Firm Initiates NI 43-101 Report for BC Gold-Copper-Palladium Project

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On December 19, 2025, Vanguard Mining Corp. (UUU:CSE; UUFF:OTC; SL51:FWB) announced in a press release that it had engaged a reputable independent geological consulting firm, Harline Exploration Ltd., to prepare an NI 43-101 Technical Report for its wholly owned Brussels Creek Gold-Copper-Palladium Project ("Brussels Creek"). The project is located in the prospective Kamloops Mining District of British Columbia. 

Vanguard Mining also recently announced the completion of an extensive surface sampling program at Brussels Creek. The NI 43-101 Technical Report is anticipated to be finalized by the end of January 2026, pending the receipt of assay results from this program. This marks a significant near-term technical milestone as the company advances Brussels Creek to the next stage of exploration.

Commenting on the news, CEO David Greenway stated, "The near-surface gold intercept reported in 2023 delivered a compelling proof-of-concept for the Brussels Creek Project. Our recent rock and soil sampling program is focused on refining geological vectors and identifying additional high-priority drill targets within this gold-copper-palladium system. The results will directly support the advancement of an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report, representing an important step in de-risking and systematically advancing this highly prospective project. We look forward to receiving the assay results as we continue to unlock the exploration potential at Brussels Creek."

Potential for Gold to Reach US$5,000 per Ounce

Gold has garnered attention this year as a potential hedge against inflation amidst market turbulence. In a December 9, 2025, Mining Network interview, Ronnie Stöferle, managing partner at Incrementum AG and author of In Gold We Trust, projected that gold could "pretty easily [be] above US$5,000" by the end of 2026, with a long-term target of US$8,900 by 2030.

A December 15, 2025, research note from Couilor Capital highlighted that "Gold prices ended higher by 2.5% during the week after the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate by 25 bps and signaled a much less hawkish outlook on monetary policy." 

On the same day, Bloomberg's Simon White wrote, "The bull market in gold should remain intact next year, with demand spreading to commodities in general . . . Is it over? It's a legitimate question after gold's explosive performance this year, but there's little reason to doubt the ascent can't continue, albeit at a slower pace."

Yahoo Finance writer Pedro Goncalves reported on December 17, 2025, that gold prices climbed further following the release of the U.S. Jobs Report, which showed an increase in unemployment last month. This reinforced market expectations of future interest rate cuts. The report noted that "Gold futures rose 0.3% to US$4,347.10 an ounce, while spot gold climbed 0.8% to US$4,314.10 at the time of writing."

As reported by Ernest Hoffman of Kitco, gold surged to US$4,343 on December 19, 2025, following a decline in consumer sentiment. Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu stated, "Despite some signs of improvement to close out the year, sentiment remains nearly 30% below December 2024, as pocketbook issues continue to dominate consumer views of the economy," suggesting a potential increase in gold purchases as sentiment remains low. 

Copper Prices Poised to Reach US$13,000 per Ton

Copper prices have also reached record highs in recent months. According to a December 15, 2025, CNBC article by Lee Ying Shan, "Copper prices have soared this year, hitting multiple record highs, fueled by supply disruptions and as fears over U.S. tariffs have led to a surge in demand." Ying Shan expects the rally to persist into 2026. 

The report cites Citi analysts who have set a price target of US$13,000 per ton for copper in early 2026, with a US$15,000 per ton target for the second quarter of 2026. 

In a December 12, 2025, Stockhead article, Josh Chiat concurs, stating, "Copper is heading in the direction of US$12,000/t as hopes for stronger US economic growth and a sustained 5% GDP growth rate in China support increased demand for the red metal."

Investing.com reported on December 18, 2025, that Goldman Sachs wrote, "Despite the recent rally in copper prices and our expected consolidation in 2026, it remains our 'favorite' industrial metal, especially in the long-run, as electrification — which drives nearly half of copper demand — implies structurally strong demand growth and as copper mine supply faces unique constraints."

Technical Analysis Indicates Breakout Potential

In a November 11 analysis, John Newell noted that Vanguard Mining shares had been consolidating within a well-defined base pattern since late 2024. He observed that "after a prolonged decline that exhausted selling pressure, the stock has built a sturdy platform between CA$0.14 and CA$0.20," highlighting signs of accumulation supported by increasing volume and higher lows.

Newell pointed out that the 50-day moving average had flattened and begun turning upward, converging with the 200-day moving average, which he described as a "constructive technical alignment that often precedes trend reversals." Additionally, he noted that the Relative Strength Index was holding around 50, while the MACD remained positive and was trending toward a bullish crossover.

Newell characterized the chart pattern as potentially approaching the "Point of Recognition," a stage where broader market participants start pricing in forward potential. He identified CA$0.22 as the immediate resistance level and outlined potential technical targets at CA$0.32, CA$0.50, CA$0.90, and CA$1.50, subject to a breakout confirmed by strong volume and continued base development.

Upcoming Catalysts

Vanguard is focusing on deeper drilling into the potassic core of the system at Redonda, with holes exceeding 500 meters. Historical and current data indicate that mineralized zones remain open along a north-south axis and may extend northwest along a former road system. The company is also investigating potential southern extensions beneath the Coast Plutonic Complex and evaluating iron skarn systems on the eastern portion of Redonda Island, which may suggest a more extensive magmatic-hydrothermal system.

This drilling program follows Vanguard's recently oversubscribed CA$2.32 million financing in August 2025, providing adequate funding for planned exploration activities across its portfolio. The company's investor presentation highlights Redonda as one of several near-term exploration catalysts, alongside confirmatory drilling at the Yuty Prometeo uranium project in Paraguay and trenching and drilling at the Brussels Creek gold-copper project in British Columbia.

As mentioned earlier, the NI 43-101 Technical Report for Brussels Creek is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.

Ownership and Share Structure ¹

Management and insiders own 3.95% of Vanguard Mining, with the remaining held by retail investors. 

As of November 2025, Vanguard Mining Corp. has 64,006,620 shares outstanding, with an estimated market capitalization of approximately US$11.2 million based on recent trading prices. The 52-week trading range for the shares is between US$0.05 and US$0.265.