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At King Global Ventures, 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.
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.
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.
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 Ventures. 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.
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.
