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British Columbia copper explorers are increasingly using induced polarization (IP) surveys to identify disseminated sulphides before committing to drill programs. GoldHaven Resources' IP survey at Three Guardsmen detected a 50+ metre horizon on strike with high-grade copper samples up to 15.85%. Other companies like Trekor Metals, Coeur Mining, and Kodiak Copper are also advancing copper projects through geophysical targeting and drilling, capitalizing on record copper prices.

The First Trust Materials AlphaDEX ETF (FXZ) is a passively managed fund providing broad exposure to the Materials sector with $372 million in assets. It has delivered 20.42% year-to-date returns and 27.69% over the past year, with a 0.64% expense ratio.

The fund holds about 40 stocks with 85.9% allocation to Materials, led by holdings in Newmont Corporation, Anglogold Ashanti, and Coeur Mining. It carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold) and is considered a medium-risk option with a beta of 1.07.