GeologicAI Partners with Edge Copper to Boost Mineral Exploration

GeologicAI, a leader in high-resolution decision-making for the critical minerals sector, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Edge Copper, previously known as Plata Latina. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the Zonia copper project located in Arizona, marking a significant step in the application of GeologicAI’s proprietary resource exploration strategies.

The Zonia copper project, approximately 257 km (160 miles) from Phoenix in Arizona’s Walnut Grove mining district, is a historical copper-oxide heap leach operation. This project benefits from established infrastructure and streamlined permitting processes on private land, presenting substantial potential for expansion. These factors make Zonia an ideal candidate for the application of GeologicAI’s advanced technology as it progresses towards feasibility and construction phases.

Edge Copper aims to conduct an aggressive exploration campaign with the goal of achieving “shovel-ready” status for Zonia within the next three to four years. The project holds significant upside potential through resource conversion drilling and exploration of high-priority targets in the extensive landholdings to the northeast.

Gil Clausen, CEO of Edge Copper, highlighted the increasing demand for copper and the existing supply gap, stating, “Unlocking high-quality resources more effectively is the key—and we’re excited to help make that happen.” Clausen expressed particular enthusiasm for the Zonia project, citing its geological fundamentals and the robust data provided by GeologicAI. He emphasized that the partnership is expected to significantly reduce risks, manage costs, and enhance timelines.

Patrick Redmond, president of resource exploration strategies at GeologicAI, described the partnership as a natural extension of their mission to enhance decision-making in critical mineral discovery. Redmond remarked on the combination of Edge Copper’s extensive mining experience with GeologicAI’s innovative AI and modeling tools, which are designed to drive efficient and low-risk outcomes.

GeologicAI’s resource exploration strategies integrate advanced analytics and real-time data collection with geological, resource, and geometallurgical modeling. For the Zonia project, GeologicAI plans to conduct a drill hole spacing study using its resource modeling solutions. This study will determine the optimal spacing for inferred, indicated, and measured resources, ensuring a statistically sound approach to future development.

The partnership will also include remote core logging and real-time scanning, which aim to reduce the need for on-site personnel and lower costs associated with laboratory assays. This will guide geo-metallurgical sampling and exploration targeting. Furthermore, integrated geological, resource, and geomet models will form the basis of the full feasibility study, substantially decreasing costs and development time compared to traditional methods.

Jared Deutsch, president of RMS at GeologicAI, noted, “Our aim is to help miners like Edge Copper improve their efficiency and decision-making by combining veteran insight with next-generation tools.” This partnership enables GeologicAI to expand the reach of its innovative technology beyond the largest miners, who currently comprise six of the top ten global mining companies, and actively pursue similar opportunities with select junior exploration firms.

For more information on this partnership and the Zonia copper project, visit www.GeologicAI.com and www.EdgeCopper.com.