The Discovery That Put Idaho’s Copper Belt on the Map

Next to Hercules Metals’ headline-making discovery, IDEX Metals (TSX.V: IDEX, OTCQB: IDXMF) controls the Belt’s second-largest land position, with oxide copper exposed at surface, not buried under 200+ meters of basalt.

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The race for domestic copper has a new frontline.

As tech giants pour billions into AI infrastructure and data centers, a critical supply crisis is emerging beneath the surface.

BHP estimates that copper use in data centers could increase sixfold by 2050, rising from roughly half a million tonnes to around 3 million tonnes annually, and lifting the sector’s share from about 1% to as much as 7% of total global copper consumption.ⁱ

Goldman Sachs projects a 165% surge in data center power demand by 2030, requiring massive copper build-out for both on-site systems and electrical grid upgrades, both of which are heavily copper dependent.ⁱⁱ

BloombergNEF warns that even to build-out AI infrastructure could deepen an already substantial supply gap, creating a potential shortfall of 6 million tons by 2035.ⁱⁱⁱ

Then there’s a bigger problem. Identifying new, economically viable copper deposits in mining-friendly jurisdictions has become increasingly difficult. That explains why the recent discoveries in Idaho’s emerging copper belt have drawn such intense attention.

And why Hercules Metals saw its valuation jump almost overnight on news of a significant discovery, with its market cap rising from roughly USD ~$30 million to ~$268 million just two months later.^iv

Idaho's Copper Awakening

“After two years of steady progress, the Idaho Copper Belt (ICB) is entering a phase of accelerating growth” – Robert Sinn of Goldfinger Capital^v

It began with a single discovery. In October 2023, Hercules Metals announced a blind porphyry copper discovery at its Leviathan project that changed everything.^vi

The discovery hole was so exceptional that Barrick Gold, one of the world’s largest mining companies, invested $23 million for equity.^vii Then subsequently they expanded their land position through a strategic option agreement.

The discovery sparked what industry analysts describe as a staking rush that hasn’t been seen in 40 years in the United States. Within months, over 120,000 acres were staked across Idaho’s newly recognized copper belt.^viii

Rio Tinto, BHP, and Teck Resources all entered the district, validating the geological potential with their capital and expertise.^ix As the district drew in some of the world’s largest mining companies, IDEX Metals found itself positioned at the center of this copper belt.

Here’s what makes IDEX Metals’ (TSX.V: IDEX, OTCQB: IDXMF) position uniquely compelling:

While neighbors like Hercules drill through hundreds of meters of basalt rock to reach mineralization, IDEX is hitting oxide copper from the surface.

The Freeze Project, just 10 km from Hercules sits on a rare geological feature where a break in the basalt has exposed the mineralized system.

Instead of being buried under hundreds of meters of cover, the copper-gold porphyry system here has been pushed upward, giving IDEX direct access to Triassic-age mineralized rocks.

Early mapping and sampling have confirmed strong copper, gold, and silver values, with geophysical signatures that point to a much larger system beneath.

IDEX Metals’ (TSX.V: IDEX, OTCQB: IDXMF) Critical Oxide Advantage

IDEX recently reported an exceptional drillhole of their own.

As CEO Clayton Fisher stated, “Building on the first hole, we’ve now delivered more than 420 meters of continuous copper mineralization from surface with multiple high-grade zones, including 101 meters of +1% Cu.”^x

Recent exploration is reinforcing the scale of the system at Freeze.

In February 2026, IDEX reported results from the 2025 drill campaign confirming copper mineralization in all six drill holes completed to date.

But the biggest development came from the deepest hole.

Drill hole KSMT25006 intersected copper and molybdenum deeper in the system beneath the Kismet breccia, the type of mineralization geologists often see as they begin to approach the core of a large copper system.

At the same time, new geophysical surveys have identified a large target sitting 300 to 800 meters below surface directly beneath the North Breccia area.

With both drilling and geophysics now pointing to the same location, the exploration team believes it may be closing in on the deeper porphyry source that could be driving copper mineralization across the project.

For a junior exploration company at this stage, having both geological and geophysical evidence converging on a specific porphyry target is relatively uncommon. Many explorers spend years simply trying to determine where the source of a system might be.

IDEX’s next phase of drilling will focus on testing this specific target, with a new drill program expected to begin in Spring 2026.

But the growing exploration momentum is only part of the story.

It’s not just the grades – or the fact that IDEX controls the second largest land position in the Idaho Copper Belt – second only to Barrick. It’s the type of copper that sets IDEX apart.

The company is intersecting oxide copper mineralization (malachite, chrysocolla, and chalcocite) from surface, throughout the entire drill hole. This contrasts sharply with neighboring projects where mineralization begins only after drilling through 200+ meters of post-mineral cover.

Oxide copper at surface carries with it several significant advantages, including:

Lower capital costs: Oxide copper can be processed through simpler, less capital-intensive leaching methods rather than requiring expensive concentrators and smelters.
Open-pit optionality: Enables potential open-pit mining scenarios, which are far more economical than underground operations.
Faster development timeline: The combination of simpler metallurgy and near-surface ore could significantly accelerate the path from discovery to production.

Then there is IDEX Metals’ permitting advantage. Freeze Project sits primarily on Idaho state land. The company received U.S. Forest Service approval for expanded exploration in August 2025,^xi and permitting on state ground has proven remarkably efficient. Drill permits that took 18 months on federal land were approved in weeks on state-controlled acreage.

In an industry where permitting delays can kill projects, this speed is virtually unheard of in modern U.S. mining.

Expansion Potential Emerging in Multiple Directions

Despite its promising geology and evidence of historic workings, the Freeze Project has seen minimal modern exploration, making it one of the most compelling targets in Idaho’s emerging copper belt.

IDEX’s work has focused initially on the Kismet Target, a tourmaline breccia pipe with visible surface mineralization. The third drillhole at Kismet, KSMT25003, was recently completed to a depth of 346.56 meters, with assays expected imminently.

As drilling advances, the geometry of the breccia complex is beginning to take shape, and early results point to the potential for a much larger system.

Ground-based MT geophysics reinforce this view, outlining a NW-SE corridor with three major high-resistivity anomalies over an 11 km by 4 km trend. These are classic signatures associated with significant porphyry copper systems.

Building on this momentum, recent fieldwork has confirmed that Kismet is not an isolated body.

Crews have identified a second copper-bearing breccia zone roughly 700 meters to the north, along with a new gold-bearing zone a further 950 meters beyond that. Surface mapping has already documented copper oxides and sulphides in the new breccia, while sampling from the Frostfall gold zone has returned grades up to 2.91 g/t Au.

These discoveries point to an expansive magmatic-hydrothermal system, with multiple high-priority targets identified for follow-up drilling.

And while Freeze remains the company’s primary focus, IDEX Metals also holds two additional Idaho projects with high-potential.

The Amie Gold-Silver System

The Amie Project sits in Owyhee County, within the same epithermal belt that hosts Integra Resources’ DeLamar deposit, home to 2.9 million oz. of measured and indicated gold.^xii

Yet Amie itself has seen almost no modern exploration. Much of the work on the property dates back decades, with old adits, shafts, and test pits marking earlier activity.

IDEX Metals’ initial fieldwork has outlined several gold-silver structures. Rock samples have returned strong grades, including assays up to 106.8 g/t gold, showing that high-grade mineralization reaches the surface.

A recent NI 43-101 Technical Report mapped out key vein zones and provided the first modern framework for understanding the system.

Drill permits are now in progress, with the plan to target zones where historic workings and surface sampling mark clear potential.

Mineral Mountain Polymetallic System

The Mineral Mountain Project sits in Idaho’s Lemhi Valley, a historic mining district known for high-grade silver-lead production.

It lies just a few kilometers from the old Leadville and Kimmel Mines, which collectively produced ~3 million lbs. of lead, highlighting the potential for additional mineralized systems in the area.^xiii

Early work by IDEX has outlined a polymetallic system with silver, lead, copper, nickel, and zinc. Rock samples from altered outcrops and historic mine dumps have returned high-grades, including 45.5% copper, 2.65% nickel, 39.73 g/t silver, and 3.83% zinc.

Despite the district’s mining history, the scale of the system remains largely untested. But with strong surface grades and underexplored territory near past-producers, the project offers strong opportunity for discovery.

Following the Money: Major Players Validate the District

Institutional capital is moving into the Idaho Copper Belt at a rapid pace.

Barrick Gold’s involvement speaks volumes. After its initial $23 million investment in Hercules, the company entered into a strategic option agreement with Barrick Gold Exploration Inc., marking a significant step toward consolidating control over the emerging Olympus porphyry copper belt in western Idaho.^xiv

BHP and Teck Resources have also taken positions, with Teck investing ~$5 million in Scout Discoveries^xv, whose Cuddy Mountain project sits adjacent to both Hercules and IDEX.

When three of the world’s largest copper producers enter the same district within months, it’s a strong signal that the discovery potential is real.

But this influx of majors to the district offers a second, equally important advantage. It means Idaho’s mining infrastructure is already built in. Unlike remote greenfield discoveries that require years of road construction, powerline installation, and water access negotiations, the Idaho Copper Belt sits in an established mining jurisdiction with:

Existing roads and railroads
Reliable access to grid power and water
Skilled labor with ample mining experience

This means drill rigs, crews, and supplies can mobilize quickly. The company’s Freeze Project is just 45 minutes from town, reducing both cost and logistical complexity. It’s an advantage that becomes even more significant as projects move from discovery phase into intensive drilling and development.

And it comes at a time when copper demand trends are moving sharply in the company’s favor.

The Demand Dynamics Putting Copper Back in Focus

The long-term outlook for copper continues to strengthen.

Red Cloud Securities forecasts copper averaging $6 per lb. by 2030. The firm expects deficits of 19,000 tonnes in 2027, 46,000 tonnes in 2028, widening to 555,000 tonnes in 2029 and 766,000 tonnes by 2030.^xvi

Two major forces are driving this shift.

First, AI and data centers are drawing down copper supply at an unprecedented rate. Microsoft’s $500 million Chicago data center used roughly 2,177 tonnes of copper, about 27 tonnes for every megawatt of power capacity. Now consider that a standard AI server rack consumes 30-80 kilowatts of power.^xvii

Second, the U.S. is ramping up manufacturing, heavy industry, and critical infrastructure at a scale not seen in decades. From semiconductors to defense systems to grid modernization, copper is central to the entire buildout.

That’s why the U.S. Department of Energy recently committed $355 million to expand domestic production of critical minerals, including copper, citing its importance to national security.^xxviii This follows a series of investments in domestic mineral producers intended to reduce foreign reliance, including MP Materials to bolster rare earth supply^xix and Lithium Americas to enhance lithium production.^xx

Private-sector capital is moving in tandem, with companies investing billions into fabrication plants, automotive and battery facilities, and new industrial infrastructure. Every one of these projects depends on large volumes of copper.

These forces have created one of the strongest macro tailwinds in decades. But navigating a district like this requires leadership with a proven ability to advance successful projects – and IDEX has exactly that.

Leadership That Delivers Results

From discovery to development to successful exits, IDEX’s leadership team has a track record of building major mining projects.

Anne Labelle (Director): Geologist, lawyer, and corporate director who led legal, regulatory, and sustainability efforts at Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho from 2011-2018. She was formerly a director of Fiore Gold Ltd. and played a key role in the sale to Calibre Mining for $151 million (44% premium) in 2022. Most recently, she was lead director of HighGold Mining Inc. until its sale to Contango Ore for $51 million (59% premium) in 2024.

John Dewdney (Director): Co-founder of Hercules Metals, the company whose discovery catalyzed the Idaho copper rush. His involvement with IDEX before the Hercules discovery demonstrates the team’s early conviction in Idaho’s potential.

Clayton Fisher (CEO): Over 15 years in capital markets, with a track record of advancing mining ventures through strategic financing and corporate positioning.

David Hladky (VP Exploration): Professional Geologist with 25+ years of hands-on experience across North and South America.

Backed by an experienced team, a disciplined exploration plan, and a fully funded drilling program, IDEX is positioned to capitalize on what many believe could become America’s most significant new copper district.

Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Adding IDEX Metals (TSX.V: IDEX, OTCQB: IDXMF) to Your Watchlist

Oxide Copper From Surface in America’s Newest Copper District
IDEX is hitting 101 meters of 1%+ copper from the surface—no barren cover rock to drill through. Oxide copper means simpler processing, lower capex, and open-pit potential.
Second-Largest Land Position With District-Scale Geophysics
31,645 acres, second only to Barrick Gold. Geophysics reveal three major targets across an 11 km x 4 km corridor, creating a multi-year drill pipeline.
New Drill Results Point to a Larger Copper System
Recent drilling at the Freeze Project confirmed copper mineralization in all six holes completed during the 2025 campaign. The latest hole also encountered copper and molybdenum deeper in the system, suggesting the potential for a larger porphyry copper source at depth. Geophysical surveys have now identified a major target beneath the Kismet Corridor that IDEX plans to drill as part of its Phase II exploration program beginning in Spring 2026.
Rapid Permitting in a Pro-Mining Jurisdiction
State land permits approved in weeks versus 18 months on federal ground – a critical advantage for exploration pace and development timelines.
Strategic Validation From Major Mining Companies
Barrick Gold, Rio Tinto, BHP, and Teck Resources have all entered the district. IDEX sits between Barrick-backed Hercules and BHP/Teck-backed Scout Discoveries.
Macro Tailwinds: AI, Industrial Reshoring, and Domestic Supply Security
With AI driving copper demand toward 572,000 tonnes by 2028 and federal agencies investing heavily in domestic critical minerals, U.S. projects stand to benefit from expanding policy support.

IDEX Metals offers a combination rarely seen at this early stage: proximity to a district-defining discovery, surface-exposed oxide copper with strong initial drill results, multiple expansion targets, rapid permitting, and growing institutional interest across the belt.

Layered onto rising U.S. copper demand and a leadership team with a track record of advancing major projects, IDEX stands out as a compelling early-stage opportunity in Idaho’s fast-moving copper district.

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