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- At Nevada Titan, high-resolution drone magnetics identified eight discrete subsurface targets across the Nevada Titan project, confirming a vertically developed mineral system
- A steeply oriented Pipe Target aligns surface geology, magnetic anomalies, and skarn-related mineralogy, strengthening the case for a porphyry copper source at depth
- Fairchild’s recent OTCQB uplisting expands U.S. market visibility as the company advances toward drill readiness
For much of mining history, districts were defined by what could be seen at surface. Shallow workings, hand-dug shafts, and narrow stopes extracted high-grade material where it outcropped, often leaving deeper mineral systems unexplored. Today, the most compelling exploration stories are not about discovering new districts, but about resolving old ones with modern tools. Fairchild (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCQB: FCHDF) is applying that approach at its flagship Nevada Titan project in southern Nevada.
Located approximately 26 miles southwest of Las Vegas in the historic Goodsprings Mining District, Nevada Titan hosts more than 100 past-producing mines and workings developed between the late 1800s and mid-1900s. While those operations confirmed widespread copper mineralization, they predated modern geophysical techniques capable of identifying the sources of those metals at depth. Fairchild’s recent exploration update suggests that gap is now closing.
A District Long on History, Short on Subsurface Data
Nevada Titan covers approximately 26 square kilometers and encompasses a broad copper-gold skarn system with porphyry affinities. Historic production focused on zinc, lead, and copper extracted from near-surface workings, but exploration was limited to what could be accessed with hand tools and shallow drilling.
Surface sampling conducted by Fairchild over the past year outlined a 1.5-kilometer discontinuous copper trend, with multiple historic mines returning high-grade copper values. Assays reported from sites such as the Azurite, Copper Chief, Fitzhugh Lee, and Copperside mines included copper values ranging from several percent to as high as 34% Cu. These results demonstrated a broad oxidized copper footprint, but the geometry and source of the system remained unresolved.
That uncertainty framed Fairchild’s decision to deploy high-resolution drone-based magnetic surveying across the entire property.
Magnetic Data Brings the System Into Focus
The recently completed drone magnetic survey identified eight distinct subsurface magnetic targets across Nevada Titan. Independent 3D modeling of the data revealed multiple coherent magnetic bodies beneath known mineralized areas, marking a shift from surface mapping toward system-scale interpretation.
One feature, referred to as the Pipe Target, emerged as a focal point. The target appears as a compact, steeply oriented magnetic body extending vertically at depth. Field mapping identified a pipe-shaped geological feature directly above the modeled anomaly, aligning surface observations with geophysical data.
A key sample collected over the Pipe Target (“P07”) contained magnetite and garnet, minerals commonly associated with skarn systems proximal to porphyry intrusions. The presence of magnetite provided a physical explanation for the magnetic anomaly and reinforced the interpretation of a vertically developed mineralizing conduit.
The Pipe Target is interpreted as peripheral to a high-grade copper-gold skarn located approximately 500 meters to the northwest at the Sandy Mines, suggesting a connected system rather than isolated occurrences.
From Fragmented Occurrences to an Integrated Model
The integration of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics is central to Fairchild’s evolving model at Nevada Titan. MVI 3D inversion of the magnetic data identified eight underground magnetic bodies, while surface mapping outlined intrusive rocks, hydrothermal breccias, and skarn alteration consistent with porphyry-related systems.
Senior Geologist Aaron McBreairty noted that recent fieldwork has observed extensive copper mineralization both within historic mines and surrounding host rocks, pointing toward a larger source system at depth. A recently identified intrusive pipe is believed to be a potential conduit linking surface mineralization to that source.
This convergence of datasets marks a turning point. What was once a patchwork of high-grade surface occurrences is now being interpreted as a coherent copper-gold system with vertical continuity.
Final Steps Before Drilling
With magnetic targets now defined, Fairchild plans to conduct induced polarization (“IP”) surveys over select anomalies. IP surveys can help distinguish sulfide-rich zones from surrounding rock and provide additional context on chargeability and resistivity, critical parameters for porphyry targeting.
Management has described these surveys as the final step before completing drill targeting. Once integrated, the data will guide initial drill programs aimed at testing the most prospective zones beneath historic workings.
Re-evaluating Legacy Districts
Nevada Titan exemplifies a broader trend in mineral exploration: revisiting historic districts with tools capable of seeing beneath surface complexity. With infrastructure, road access, and proximity to Las Vegas, the project benefits from logistical advantages uncommon in early-stage exploration.
Fairchild’s approach does not rely on discovery hype, but on systematically reducing geological uncertainty. By validating a porphyry-skarn model through aligned datasets, the company is reframing Nevada Titan from a collection of old mines into a unified exploration system. In a sector where new districts are rare, the ability to extract new understanding from old ground may prove just as valuable.
In a concurrent development, Fairchild Gold Corp. recently announced that its common stock have commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States, providing enhanced visibility, trading access, and liquidity for U.S. investors as the company advances its Nevada-focused gold, copper, and silver exploration portfolio. This uplisting to the OTCQB, a recognized trading platform for emerging companies that meet financial and regulatory requirements, represents a key capital markets milestone and further supports Fairchild’s strategy of broadening its investor base while progressing projects like Nevada Titan.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FairchildGold.com.
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