Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET) has announced promising results from its recent exploration activities at the Kolos Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The company's induced polarization survey and rock grab sampling at the Bertha Zone revealed high-grade copper mineralization, with samples returning up to 16.9% copper and 8.48 g/t silver. This discovery is significant as it extends over a 30 m strike, with mineralization stretching more than 450 m between the Bertha and Bertha South showings, areas previously untested by drilling.
The findings are situated on the edge of a newly identified IP chargeability anomaly, measuring over 900 m by 500 m, which remains open in several directions. All six grab samples collected exceeded 1% copper, with four surpassing 3%. The mineralization is hosted within the Nicola Group volcanic unit, suggesting the presence of a broad supergene-style blanket near a porphyry core. This geological setting is indicative of potential for substantial copper deposits, which are crucial for various industries, including construction, electronics, and renewable energy technologies.
Furthermore, Torr Metals has outlined a prime untested porphyry target southeast of the Bertha pit. This area features overlapping chargeability and resistivity anomalies, coinciding with a large hydrothermal alteration footprint. Porphyry deposits are known to host large volumes of mineralized material, making this target particularly promising for future exploration efforts.
The Kolos Copper-Gold Project is strategically located in southern British Columbia's Quesnel Terrane, just 30 km southeast of the Highland Valley Copper Mine, Canada's largest open-pit copper operation. Its proximity to established infrastructure and major highways facilitates cost-effective, year-round exploration and development. For more details on Torr Metals' exploration activities and findings, visit https://ibn.fm/CYOLo.
This discovery underscores the importance of continued exploration in proven mining districts to meet the growing global demand for copper and gold. The identification of high-grade copper and a significant untested porphyry target at the Kolos Project not only enhances Torr Metals' portfolio but also contributes to the broader mining industry's efforts to discover new resources in accessible locations.
