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 from induced polarization survey and rock grab sampling at the Bertha Zone revealed copper concentrations reaching 16.9% and silver at 8.48 g/t along a 30-meter strike length. This mineralization extends over 450 meters between the Bertha and Bertha South showings, areas that have not been previously explored through drilling.
The high-grade copper discovery is situated on the edge of a newly identified induced polarization chargeability anomaly measuring over 900 by 500 meters, which remains open in multiple directions. All six grab samples collected exceeded 1% copper content, with four samples surpassing 3% copper. The mineralization occurs within the Nicola Group volcanic unit, suggesting the presence of a broad supergene-style blanket near a porphyry core, indicating potential for a large-scale copper deposit.
Torr Metals has outlined a prime untested porphyry target southeast of the Bertha pit, characterized by overlapping chargeability and resistivity anomalies that coincide with a significant hydrothermal alteration footprint. These geological features are commonly associated with porphyry copper deposits, which represent some of the most valuable copper sources globally. The Kolos Copper-Gold Project covers 332 square kilometers in southern British Columbia's Quesnel Terrane, positioned just 30 kilometers southeast of the Highland Valley Copper Mine, Canada's largest open-pit copper operation.
This strategic location near established mining infrastructure enhances the project's potential for cost-effective exploration and development. The discovery highlights the untapped mineral potential of the Kolos Project and addresses growing global demand for copper, a critical metal in the transition to renewable energy and electrification. Additional information about this development can be found at https://ibn.fm/CYOLo. The identification of this major untested porphyry target significantly elevates the project's importance, providing promising opportunities for future exploration and potential resource expansion in a region known for substantial copper deposits.
