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At King Global Critical Minerals, we are on a mission to become the premier explorer and developer of high-quality copper and precious metal projects in the world-class mining jurisdiction of Arizona. Our team of seasoned geologists and mining professionals is laser-focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing some of the most promising VMS and base metal opportunities in the region.
Flagship Asset in the Heart of Arizona’s Copper Country
Our Black Canyon project, located just one hour from Phoenix, encompasses 15 separate mines that once pulled high-grade Silver, Gold, and Copper from Arizona’s mineral-rich earth. This isn’t ancient history – it’s the foundation we’re building on. The property sits in America’s #1 copper-producing state, where mining has been a cornerstone of prosperity since the 1800s.
With 15 historic mines on the property and a geological setting analogous to the nearby United Verde Mine, which produced over 30 million tonnes of high-grade copper ore, the Black Canyon project is poised to become the next major VMS discovery in the region.
Our expert technical team is actively engaged in a systematic exploration campaign, employing cutting-edge geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, and geological mapping to unlock the full potential of this exceptional asset. The recent completion of a VTEM survey, which identified several high-priority drill targets, underscores the immense potential for significant discoveries at Black Canyon.
Program Objectives:
The initial drilling (IH-26-01 and IH-26-02) on our maiden, 14,000 foot diamond drilling program on the Iron Horse VMS project confirms a VMS-style hydrothermal feeder system. Both geology and geophysics align on the initial priority targets.
Based on geological, structural and lithogeochemical observations, the Company interprets the alteration corridor as a hydrothermal feeder conduit developed within the volcanic succession rather than a stratiform sulphide horizon. Correlation between drill holes IH-26-01 and IH-26-02 demonstrates continuity of the hydrothermal system and suggests local thickening and increased structural complexity within the corridor in hole IH-26-02.
Historical Records and Assays
● Golden Turkey vein system discovered in 1900 and mined 1931 through 1942
● Golden Turkey and Golden Belt mines represent vein hosted gold systems with significant past production
● Mine ceased production due to flooding and lack of available works during WW 2
● Historical (non 43-101 compliant) estimation that Golden Turkey waste material totals 245,000 tons
● 76 dump samples (ALS assayed) averaged approximately 3.85 g/t Au and 76 g/t Ag
● Several of the strongest samples also enriched with PB, Zn and Sb
● All waste dump sites to be surveyed by professional Engineering Consultant
● Other dumps at Thunder Bolt, Gold Cord and Silver Cord to be assayed
Permits for removal of waste dumps pending with National Forest
Mining Permit to process waste dumps at Cleator Pending
Joint Venture agreement with Quantum Energy to process waste dumps completed
● Joint Ventures Company Security Minerals Corp. owned 50% by King and 50% by Quantum
● King is entitled to 85% of the gross profit from separated minerals waste and 75% from aggregate sales
● King retains full ownership of its real property, mining claims and historic mineral waste
King actively pursuing options to monetize the waste minerals
Silver Cord was discovered in 1877, with initial production beginning in 1910. Our eight-hole, 9,000-foot drill program was completed in September 2025, including a highlight intercept in Hole 4 of 9 feet (2.7 metres) grading 21.8 ounces (619.6 grams) per tonne silver, 1.0 g/t gold, 0.6% lead, 1.05% zinc, and 375 g/t antimony.
Hole 7 also intersected a high-grade 1.0-foot interval grading 625 g/t silver, 1.0% lead, and 1,175 g/t antimony. Silver Cord then completed its Phase 2 9,000-foot drill program in February 2026, with Hole 26-04 intersecting 6.0 feet grading 6.85 oz/t silver, Hole 26-05 intersecting 8.0 feet grading 5.48 oz/t silver and 0.08 oz/tonne gold, and Hole 26-07 intersecting 2.0 feet grading 5.39 oz/t silver.
Phase 2 drilling confirmed the continuity of high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralization beyond the limits of historic underground development. Drilling also successfully intersected multiple polymetallic intervals and confirmed the presence of a polyphase silver-lead-zinc-antimony vein system.
In addition, the IP anomaly beneath the Silver Cord Mine is interpreted as intense siliceous alteration and anomalous copper consistent with intrusive-related hydrothermal activity. Based on these encouraging results, King is planning the next phase of drilling at Silver Cord to begin in Q1 2026.
Revitalizing an Arizona Copper Icon
The Howard Copper Mine, a historic high-grade copper producer, is set to become a key growth driver for King Global Critical Minerals. Located just 10 miles southeast of the Black Canyon project, the Howard Mine is a testament to the rich copper endowment of the region, with past production of approximately 100,000 tonnes of ore grading between 3% and 5% copper.
Our team is currently conducting a comprehensive technical review of the Howard Mine, including detailed mapping, sampling, and 3D modeling of the historic workings. This work will form the basis for a targeted exploration program aimed at expanding known zones of high-grade copper mineralization and discovering new deposits within this extensively mineralized corridor.
At King Global Critical Minerals, we are committed to creating significant value for our shareholders through strategic acquisitions, disciplined exploration, and responsible development of our exceptional portfolio of copper and precious metal assets.
Join us on this exciting journey as we unlock the untapped potential of Arizona’s world-class copper districts and build the next great American mining company.
