---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-043655"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "COPR"
cik: "0001263364"
company_name: "Idaho Copper Corp"
filed_at: "2026-09-22T12:30:38+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-22T12:35:10.427578+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# USFS approves Idaho Copper's exploration plan, clearing way for drilling at CuMo

## Summary
- U.S. Forest Service approved Exploration Plan of Operations and 2026 annual operating plan for CuMo project in Boise County, Idaho.
- Approval follows Sept 9 acceptance of signed Forest Service Evaluation form and reclamation surety bond; all permits are in place.
- Plan effective for six years from first day of operations; allows drilling and roadbuilding, targeting up to 15,000 feet of diamond core drilling this season.
- Prior Decision Notice and FONSI issued March 14, 2025; this approval satisfies remaining administrative conditions, enabling work to begin.
- CEO Andrew Brodkey: approval turns CuMo from concept into active drill program; 2027 campaign aimed at Prefeasibility Study drilling.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-043655
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: COPR
- cik: 0001263364
- company_name: Idaho Copper Corp
- filed_at: 2026-09-22T12:30:38+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1263364/000149315226043655/0001493152-26-043655-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1263364/000149315226043655/form8-k.htm

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