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13 October 2026
WRITTEN BY Oriel Morrison-Higgins

Power Metallic pushes ahead with Lion copper mine plans

Join Mining.com.au’s Oriel Morrison-Higgins as she unpacks the recent developments at Power Metallic Mines (TSX-V:PNPN) and the company’s plans to develop a copper mine at the Lion deposit in Québec, Canada. 

Key topics discussed:

  • Lion deposit drilling results: ‘High-grade’ copper mineralisation discovered more than 800m below the surface, beyond the limits of the current resource
  • Resource potential: The initial resource contains almost 5 million tonnes of ‘high-grade’ material, with more than 85% in the indicated category
  • Mine development and exploration: An economic study is underway, with results expected in H1 2027, while a 100,000m drilling program continues

About the company:
Power Metallic Mines is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing its polymetallic Nisk Project in Québec. With drilling underway and a strong land position, the company is pushing ahead to unlock district-scale potential.

Explore Power Metallic Mines’ plans for the Lion deposit and its potential to become a copper mine!

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Written By Oriel Morrison-Higgins
With more than 20 years in broadcasting across television and radio, Oriel brings deep media expertise to sustainability, future industries and executive leadership. Her work focuses on translating complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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