NexMetals Reports High-Grade Copper-Nickel Assay Results, Confirming Selebi North Deposit Continuity
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NexMetals Mining Corp. announced strong assay results from its Selebi North Underground deposit, confirming high-grade mineralization continuity and extending the deposit, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate planned for 2026.
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High-Grade Assay Results Reported
Drill Hole SNUG-25-194 intersected 32.45 metres of 4.61% CuEq (1.61% Cu, 1.46% Ni), including a high-grade section of 9.65 metres of 5.88% CuEq (2.35% Cu, 1.72% Ni) at the Selebi North Underground deposit.
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Deposit Continuity Confirmed
The results confirm high-grade continuity along the down plunge extension of the South Limb, strengthening confidence in the size and continuity of the deposit.
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Significant Resource Expansion
An additional 42,000 metres of drilling has been completed since the 2024 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), extending mineralization over 315 metres beyond the lower extent of the previous resource.
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Updated Mineral Resource Estimate Planned
The company plans to incorporate these new drill results into an updated MRE in 2026, with ongoing drilling continuing to test down plunge extensions.
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This 8-K filing details significant high-grade assay results from NexMetals' Selebi North Underground deposit, reinforcing the company's growth potential. The reported copper-equivalent (CuEq) percentages, particularly the 32.45 meters of 4.61% CuEq including higher-grade sections, are very strong indicators for a mining operation. The confirmation of mineralization continuity along the South Limb's down plunge extension, coupled with the substantial 42,000 meters of drilling completed since the 2024 MRE, suggests a significant expansion of the resource. This positive news follows a series of favorable announcements, including strong initial drilling results on January 20, 2026, and the appointment of a new CEO and experienced board member, creating a strong positive narrative for the company's operational progress and leadership. Investors should monitor the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update in 2026 for further validation of the deposit's expanded scale.
At the time of this filing, NEXM was trading at $4.27 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $90.3M. The 52-week trading range was $3.37 to $160.08. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.