Raptor Metals Completes 2,126m Drill Program at Chester Copper Project in New Brunswick, Canada

Raptor Metals Ltd has completed a 2,126-meter diamond drill program at the Chester Copper Project in New Brunswick, Canada. The program included 16 HQ-diameter and 3 PQ-diameter holes, marking a significant step in resource validation and expansion. Assay results are expected within four to eight weeks, with a planned downhole TDEM geophysical survey to follow. The Chester Project is a copper-dominant VMS deposit located in the Bathurst Mining Camp.

Published Mar 20, 2026

Raptor Metals Ltd has completed a 2,126-meter diamond drill program at its Chester Copper Project in New Brunswick, Canada. This program included 16 HQ holes and 3 PQ holes, aimed at validating historical data and expanding resources.

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The company announced the completion on March 19, 2026, with assay results expected within four to eight weeks. The Chester Project is a copper-dominant volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit in a region known for base metal production. The next steps include metallurgical testing and a downhole TDEM geophysical survey to identify further exploration targets.