Zonte Metals Advances Cross Hills Copper Project with Significant Mineralization Discovery

Zonte Metals Inc. has reported significant exploration advancements at its Cross Hills Copper Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, marking a crucial phase in the project's development after seven years of systematic work. The company has transformed the property from an early-stage exploration asset into a district-scale Iron Oxide Copper-Gold system featuring nine drill-ready targets. Recent geophysical surveys, particularly high-resolution gravity data, have identified strong, deep-seated anomalies interpreted as potentially representing mineralized systems with substantial dimensions reaching up to 3,300 metres in length, 600 metres wide, and 1,000 metres in depth.

The N Dunns target represents a major breakthrough with the discovery of copper and silver mineralization at surface above a large geophysical anomaly. Fieldwork uncovered IOCG-style mineralization in narrow veins measuring 2-15 cm wide, traceable for up to 150 metres before disappearing under cover. A grab sample from one vein returned assay results of 0.5% copper, 14.3 g/t silver, trace gold with greater than 10% iron, though the company cautions that grab samples are selective by nature and may not represent mineralization throughout the target area. The targets exhibit gravity anomalies ranging from 1 to 5 mGals, with volumes suggestive of significant tonnage potential, and many remain open along strike and at depth.

With approximately $5 million invested in systematic exploration including geophysics, geochemistry, and geological mapping, Cross Hills now positions as an advanced exploration-stage project with geological characteristics analogous to globally recognized IOCG systems such as Olympic Dam and Prominent Hill in Australia. The discovery of surface copper mineralization spatially above the N Dunns anomaly has prompted plans to advance this target to the drill stage, with additional exploration including infill and extensions to soil and gravity grids. Terry Christopher, CEO of Zonte Metals, stated that years of exploration have delineated a large-scale, copper-fertile hydrothermal system at Cross Hills, with the N Dunns discovery providing key validation of the project's IOCG potential.

The company's progress represents significant advancement in understanding the mineral potential of this underexplored district as it transitions into the drilling phase to test the identified targets. More information on the Cross Hills Copper Project can be found at https://www.zontemetals.com/projects/cross-hills-copper-property. This development marks an important milestone in the evaluation of Newfoundland and Labrador's mineral resources and demonstrates the potential for significant copper discoveries in the region.