Montreal, August 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC), commonly known as Morocco Strategic Minerals, has announced promising results from a comprehensive program of underground and surface channel sampling conducted at its Ouneine site, along with selective samples from the Tanfit and Ijoukak locations. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing efforts to define drilling targets throughout the Western High Atlas District in Morocco.

Key Highlights

  • At the Ouneine underground Gallery A, 77 channel samples were taken from 15 sections, with eight sections showing copper (Cu) grades exceeding 1.0%. Notably, one section yielded an impressive 5.74% Cu and 39 g/t silver (Ag) over a length of 2.1 meters, including a remarkable 13.18% Cu and 88 g/t Ag over 0.9 meters.
  • Surface channel sampling at Ouneine involved 34 samples from 13 channels. Six channels returned over 1.0% Cu, including 1.55% Cu and 199 g/t Ag over 2.0 meters.
  • In Tanfit, five out of six underground grab samples from Gallery 17 returned more than 2.0% Cu, with the highest value reaching 7.76% Cu and 42 g/t Ag. Historical stockpile sampling also revealed multiple high-grade copper values, including up to 23.60% Cu.
  • Ijoukak's underground grab samples showed that fifteen out of sixteen samples from historical workings returned over 1.0% Cu, with the highest reaching 27.68% Cu.

These results are currently being integrated with geological and structural mapping efforts to further refine and prioritize drill targets across the Western High Atlas District, ensuring that systematic channel sampling and three-dimensional interpretations are directed towards the most promising targets for upcoming drilling activities.

Detailed Overview of Sampling Activities

The Ouneine underground channel sampling program comprised 77 samples collected from 15 sections along the accessible parts of Gallery A. The sampled lengths varied between 1.6 to 3.0 meters, with copper grades ranging from 0.17% to 5.74% Cu. The results indicate strong mineralization across several sections, highlighting the potential for lucrative copper deposits in the area.

The surface channel sampling at Ouneine also yielded significant findings, with 34 samples taken from 13 channels, confirming the presence of copper-silver mineralization at the surface and identifying additional areas for geological investigation. The results from the surface channels reinforce the potential of the Ouneine region for copper-silver mineralization, warranting further exploration and follow-up.

Furthermore, the exploration activities at the Tanfit and Ijoukak licenses have provided crucial insights into the historical workings and the associated stockpiles. These locations demonstrated rich copper values, bolstering the geological and structural mapping efforts necessary for future drilling campaigns.

As the company progresses with its exploration strategy, the integration of results from Ouneine, Tanfit, and Ijoukak will be critical in establishing a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of the mineralization across the Western High Atlas District. This will facilitate targeted drilling operations aimed at tapping into the high-grade copper resources present in these areas.

According to Pierre-Olivier Goulet, President and CEO of Morocco Strategic Minerals, the systematic channel sampling at Ouneine is yielding essential data that refines their geological model. The recent outcomes from Tanfit and Ijoukak further affirm the presence of high-grade copper mineralization across the district, with plans to initiate drilling as soon as possible, subject to necessary validations and permits.

As reported by juniorminingnetwork.com.