Kodiak Copper (TSXV:KDK) - Q4 2025 Resource Estimate Will Mark Critical Inflection Point

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Interview with Claudia Tornquist, CEO & Chris Taylor, Chairman of Kodiak Copper

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/kodiak-copper-tsxvkdk-maiden-resource-reveals-300m-tonnes-at-bc-copper-project-7337

Recording date: 9th September 2025

Kodiak Copper Corp is positioned for a significant catalyst with its maiden resource estimate due in Q4 2025, marking a crucial inflection point for the copper-gold porphyry explorer. Led by President and CEO Claudia Tornquist with Chairman Chris Taylor, the company has systematically consolidated a mining district in southern British Columbia through six years of disciplined exploration, completing 90,000 meters of drilling across seven mineralized zones.

The initial resource phase, released in June 2025, delivered approximately 300 million tons at grades of 0.42% copper equivalent for indicated resources and 0.33% for inferred resources across four zones. The completion of the full maiden resource incorporating the remaining three zones will provide comprehensive visibility into the project's scale potential. Recent drilling has identified particularly attractive high-grade intersections near surface, including 27 meters at 1.62% copper, which could serve as starter pits for future mining operations.

Management acknowledges the strategic reality of large-scale porphyry development, with Tornquist noting that "I don't think there's a single porphyry project that was developed by the junior who did the initial exploration. Very likely at some stage a major will take interest." This positions Kodiak as an acquisition target rather than an operator, typical for projects requiring substantial capital investment.

The company trades at a significant valuation discount to comparable peers, with management identifying similar companies at $300-400 million market capitalizations representing five to six times Kodiak's current valuation. The dual copper-gold exposure provides additional value, particularly with gold representing 25% of project value and trading well above the $2,600 per ounce used in resource calculations.

Beyond the flagship MPD project, Kodiak owns the undeveloped Mohave copper-molybdenum project in Arizona, providing portfolio optionality. With adequate financing from a recent Canaccord round and clear development milestones ahead, Kodiak offers leveraged exposure to the copper supply shortage while maintaining strong M&A potential.

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