Midnight Sun Mining Corp. has announced initial drilling results from its Dumbwa Target that confirm the presence of a mineralized sulphide copper system at depth. The Vancouver-based company reported intercepts including 0.51% copper over 39.7 metres, with a higher-grade section of 1.13% copper over 7.0 metres, along with 0.48% copper over 25.9 metres. These early results come from drill holes DBW-25-003 and DBW-25-007, located approximately 500 metres apart along the target's structure.

The drilling program is designed to test geological models and develop understanding of the host structure for copper mineralization across the entire approximately 20-kilometre strike-length of the Dumbwa Target. Hole DBW-25-003 intercepted 0.48% copper over 25.9 metres and 0.29% copper over 5.2 metres in shear zone controlled mineralization. Visual observations noted malachite and chalcopyrite beginning at 6 metres depth, with nearly continuous copper sulphides observed for over 150 metres.

Hole DBW-25-007, situated south of the first intercept, returned 0.51% copper over 39.7 metres including the high-grade 1.13% copper over 7.0 metre section, along with 0.33% copper over 23.0 metres. Both holes demonstrate shear-zone controlled mineralization, providing early confirmation of the copper system's potential. The company emphasized that these intervals are based on drilling measurements and represent relative rather than true widths.

At this preliminary stage of exploration, Midnight Sun's initial results successfully validate the copper mineralization model for the Dumbwa Target. The consistent mineralization across multiple drill holes separated by significant distance suggests potential for a substantial copper system. The company continues its drilling campaign to further define the extent and quality of mineralization along the target's substantial strike length.

Kilcoo secured their place in Down football history on Sunday, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive Senior Football Championship title with a 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Carryduff at Pairc Esler. The Magpies delivered their strongest performance of the championship when it mattered most, with Paul Devlin's first-half penalty goal providing crucial separation in a hard-fought contest that saw the throw-in time pushed back to 5pm following a pitch inspection.

The match, originally scheduled for 3:30pm, saw Kilcoo demonstrate the championship experience that has defined their remarkable 12-title run over 13 seasons. Devlin's 22nd-minute penalty strike down the middle proved decisive, with the player explaining his calculated approach: "It was a big moment in the game and it needed to go in, so I didn't want to put it in the corner and the keeper has a chance if diving. I just thought I wanted to hit it hard."

Carryduff, making their first final appearance since losing to Kilcoo in the 2020 decider, mounted a second-half rally but ultimately fell short of claiming what would have been their inaugural Frank O'Hare Cup. The South Belfast club had powered past Burren in the semi-final with their full contingent available, but couldn't overcome Kilcoo's championship pedigree despite showing improved form from their previous final appearance five years earlier.

Devlin expressed satisfaction with the victory amid external skepticism, noting "it's nice to see that people want Kilcoo to fall" while emphasizing the team's resilience. "This one is sweet with how the game played out and the build-up where we were doubted in this year's championship," he told BBC Sport NI. "It just shows the character of this team. Big teams play well in big games and we have that experience to put in those big performances." The win solidifies Kilcoo's status as the dominant force in Down football, achieving a landmark that had eluded them when Burren denied their seventh consecutive title bid in 2018.