LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Copper Intelligence (OTC:CUAI) is pleased to announce the contribution of the Sampwe Copper Project, as part of its Sale and Purchase Agreement dated as of February 4, 2026, between Luvua Resources SARL and African Discovery Group. The project is located approximately 255 kilometres north of Lubumbashi atop the Kundelungu Mountain Range in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sampwe’s current exploration efforts are focused on the Sonta Sandstone, a sedimentary unit within the Kundelungu Formation that is known to host copper mineralisation within the Central African Copperbelt.
Andrew Groves, Executive Chairman of Copper Intelligence stated, “The addition of this globally important asset further enhances the Copper Intelligence portfolio, aligning with company strategy of increasing value and visibility high grade copper deposits in the DRC “
About Copper Intelligence
Copper Intelligence is a U.S.-publicly traded copper exploration and development company focused on advancing high-potential copper assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company’s strategy is aligned with the growing global demand for secure, diversified, and responsible sources of critical minerals.
Copper has become one of the most strategic commodities of the modern economy, supporting electrification, renewable energy, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, defense technologies, and global economic development. Rising demand, combined with constrained new supply and lengthy project development timelines, has elevated copper from a traditional industrial commodity to a strategic material critical to the future global economy. The growing emphasis on supply chain security has increased the importance of developing copper resources in reliable jurisdictions. Copper Intelligence believes its focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo positions the company to participate in the next generation of secure copper supply growth as governments and industries prioritize resilient critical mineral supply chains.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the world’s largest copper-producing regions, with the country accounting for approximately 65% of newly announced copper reserves worldwide in 2023, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Copper Intelligence is the first stand-alone DRC-focused copper company to be publicly traded in the United States. Through its exploration, development, and processing initiatives, Copper Intelligence is positioned to support the growing need for secure copper supply chains and participate in the global transition toward a more resilient and sustainable critical minerals ecosystem.
Contact
Maxine Gordon – mg@africandiscoverygroup.com
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