Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV: BRO) (OTCQB: BRKCF) (FSE: 2NZ) has released final assay results from its Spring 2026 drill program at the Sunnyside property in Arizona, confirming porphyry-style copper-molybdenum mineralisation across a broad area in the northeast portion of the property. The results include standout intercepts such as 102.1 metres of 0.19% copper from 93.0 metres in hole SUN26-018R and 109.7 metres of 0.32% copper from 158.8 metres in hole SUN26-013R. The company has also proposed a Fall 2026 program comprising an airborne ZTEM geophysical survey and an initial 8,000-metre diamond core drill program, subject to joint venture management committee approval. Investors may be watching for confirmation of JV partner support and the commencement of the fall program.

Key Points

  • Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV: BRO) (OTCQB: BRKCF) (FSE: 2NZ)
  • All Spring 2026 assays received from Sunnyside; mineralisation confirmed over approximately 1 km of strike and up to 1 km depth, remaining open to the west and south
  • Total Spring 2026 program drilled 7,862 metres across 24 holes; Fall 2026 program proposes an initial 8,000 metres of diamond drilling within a phased 16,000-metre program
  • Investors should watch for JV management committee approval and launch of the ZTEM survey and diamond drill program

Spring 2026 Sunnyside Drill Results Establish Extent of Copper Mineralisation

Barksdale's Spring 2026 reverse circulation program at Sunnyside totalled 7,862 metres across 24 drill holes. The company states that holes SUN26-001, 002, and 003 established the core of the mineralisation, while SUN26-013R extended the lode-style zone to the northwest and SUN26-018R and SUN26-021R pushed the mineral zone to the southeast. Vice President of Exploration Alan Roberts described the zone as continuous over approximately 1 kilometre of strike and up to 1 kilometre in depth, remaining open to the west and south for several kilometres, with lode veins following a northwest-southeast structural trend and believed to be sourced from a larger porphyry Cu-Mo deposit at depth.

CEO Highlights Scale of Sunnyside Porphyry and Limits of RC Drilling

Chief Executive Officer William Wulftange stated that the results validate the exploration model pursued at Sunnyside, noting confirmed copper mineralisation of meaningful scale and grade. He indicated that the Sunnyside porphyry extends for more than 10 kilometres northwest-southeast and is up to 5 kilometres wide, with drilling to date covering only a small portion in the northeast corner. Wulftange emphasised that completing the ZTEM survey and commencing diamond drilling are now the company's priority, as the RC rig could not reach the depths required to directly test the deeper porphyry target.

Proposed Fall 2026 ZTEM Survey and Diamond Drilling at Sunnyside and Four Metals

Barksdale has engaged Geotech Ltd. to conduct an airborne ZTEM geophysical survey across both the Sunnyside and Four Metals properties, with fieldwork to begin once weather conditions permit. The proposed initial 8,000-metre diamond core drill program, part of a phased 16,000-metre plan, is designed to extend near-surface Cu-Mo porphyry mineralisation to depth and to begin laying the groundwork for a future mineral resource definition. The program is subject to approval by the joint venture management committee, which Barksdale noted represents its 67.5% ownership alongside Great Basin Metals' 32.5% ownership.

Equity Incentives Granted to Officers, Directors, and Consultants

Separately, Barksdale's Board of Directors approved the grant of 1,500,000 stock options and 1,000,000 share units to certain consultants, officers, and directors under the company's Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each option is exercisable for up to 10 years at an exercise price referenced to the TSX Venture Exchange closing price on September 22, 2026, vesting annually in one-third increments and fully vested on the second anniversary of the grant date. Share units will vest following the one-year anniversary of the grant date in accordance with the plan. The immediate share price impact was not clear from available public information.