Torr Metals Inc. has announced the discovery of high-grade copper and a major untested porphyry target at its Kolos Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The findings, derived from an induced polarization survey and rock grab sampling at the Bertha Zone, revealed copper concentrations of up to 16.9% and silver at 8.48 g/t along a 30 m strike. This mineralization extends over 450 m between the Bertha and Bertha South showings, areas previously unexplored by drilling.
The high-grade copper is located on the edge of a newly identified IP chargeability anomaly, measuring over 900 m by 500 m, which remains open in several directions. Notably, 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 a potentially large-scale copper deposit.
Further enhancing the project's prospects, Torr Metals has outlined a prime untested porphyry target southeast of the Bertha pit. This target is characterized by overlapping chargeability and resistivity anomalies, coinciding with a significant hydrothermal alteration footprint. Such features are often associated with porphyry copper deposits, which are among the most valuable sources of copper worldwide.
The Kolos Copper-Gold Project, covering 332 km2, 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. This proximity to established mining infrastructure underscores the project's potential for cost-effective exploration and development. For more details on the press release, visit https://ibn.fm/CYOLo.
This discovery by Torr Metals Inc. not only highlights the untapped mineral potential of the Kolos Project but also contributes to the growing demand for copper, a critical metal in the global transition to renewable energy and electrification. The identification of a major untested porphyry target further elevates the project's significance, offering a promising avenue for future exploration and potential resource expansion.
