Surge Copper Advances Berg Project with Comprehensive Technical Programs

Surge Copper CEO Leif Nilsson recently provided an update on the company's strategic plans for the Berg copper-molybdenum-precious metals project in central British Columbia. The company is preparing for an array of technical work programs crucial for the forthcoming pre-feasibility study, with multiple initiatives poised to begin in the coming weeks and continue through the summer field season. These initiatives are rooted in the recommendations outlined in the preliminary economic assessment for the Berg Project, representing a pivotal step toward realizing its full potential.

One of the key initiatives involves a comprehensive test work program designed to advance the bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate flotation parameters. The primary objective is to validate and enhance the recovery performance of copper, molybdenum, silver, and gold into distinct copper and molybdenum concentrates. This program stands fully scoped, with required composite sample materials available and awaiting prompt shipment. The technical work aims to optimize mineral recovery processes essential for the project's economic viability.

Surge Copper is also embarking on an expansive data collection endeavor during the summer field season of 2024. This initiative will gather critical time-series baseline data necessary for potential environmental assessments, supporting the company's commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices. The environmental data collection represents an important component of the project's regulatory preparation and community engagement strategy.

Field operations at the Berg deposit in 2024 will focus on gathering samples from various sectors within the preliminary economic assessment pit shape. These samples will undergo meticulous laboratory-based geochemistry test programs, enabling Surge Copper to comprehensively characterize key parameters essential for waste rock and tailings design optimization. The geotechnical data will inform engineering decisions regarding mine infrastructure and environmental management systems.

Concurrently, surface mapping and sampling endeavors will be initiated early in the field season, laying the groundwork for informed decisions regarding drilling targets. The systematic approach to data collection and technical validation demonstrates Surge Copper's methodical progression toward project development. The company's focus on thorough technical preparation reflects the complex nature of developing polymetallic deposits in British Columbia's mining sector.