Torr Metals Completes Drilling at Bertha, Reveals Key Findings

Torr Metals Inc. has successfully completed an initial drilling program at the Bertha Target, located within its Kolos Copper-Gold Project in southern British Columbia. The company reported that it has demobilized and conducted a total of 2,733 metres of diamond drilling across eight drill holes. This marks a significant advancement in the exploration efforts in the region, as the drilling has tested approximately 400 metres of strike length and nearly 900 metres vertically.

The drilling was aimed at evaluating a moderate-chargeability induced polarization (IP) geophysical anomaly, which has highlighted strongly oxidized volcanic and intrusive rocks. These geological features are interspersed with shattered picrite, creating essential local redox boundaries that facilitate the precipitation of supergene mineralization from copper-bearing fluids. The initial program has confirmed that the supergene system extends over 580 metres in vertical depth, indicating a potentially large-scale mineralization.

Malcolm Dorsey, President and CEO of Torr Metals, stated, “The completion of 2,733 metres of drilling across eight drill holes at Bertha represents a major milestone for Torr and has significantly strengthened our confidence in the scale and geological setting of this newly recognized supergene system.” Dorsey emphasized that the program’s results provide a clearer understanding of the geological context and potential scale of the discovery, which could be comparable to the nearby New Afton Copper-Gold Mine, located about 28 kilometres to the north-northeast.

Drilling at New Afton shows that supergene mineralization typically extends to depths of 400 to 500 metres in the western part of the ore body, continuing beyond 600 metres along significant fault and fracture corridors. The structural-lithological boundaries at Bertha appear equally well-defined, strengthening the company’s exploration claims.

With all eight holes awaiting assay results, Torr Metals is keen to share the forthcoming geological insights with the market. Dorsey noted that the company has full funding for an additional 6,000 metres of drilling. Following data analysis, Torr plans to return to the Bertha site in late March or early April 2026 to continue its exploration, which the company believes could lead to a significant new copper-gold discovery.

In addition to its drilling activities, Torr Metals has granted 3,500,000 incentive stock options to its directors, officers, and consultants. These options are subject to a four-month hold period and may be exercised at a price of $0.21 per common share for a period of five years from the grant date, in accordance with the company’s 10% rolling stock option plan.

Torr Metals, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is dedicated to uncovering new copper and gold potential within established mining districts across Canada. The company’s Kolos Copper-Gold Project spans 275 km² and includes the strategically located Bertha Property, 57 km² in size, situated in the prolific Quesnel Terrane of southern British Columbia.

As exploration efforts continue, Torr Metals remains focused on ensuring responsible and effective exploration methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a secure chain of custody for all samples analyzed at accredited facilities, such as ALS Global Laboratories in Kamloops, Canada.

The company’s commitment to quality assurance and control procedures aligns with industry standards, and it aims to provide timely updates on the progress of its exploration initiatives. As the results of the drilling program become available, Torr Metals anticipates that they will significantly enhance the understanding of the Bertha Target’s geological framework.

For further inquiries, Malcolm Dorsey can be reached directly at 236-982-4300 or via email at [email protected].

This announcement reflects Torr Metals’ ongoing efforts to advance its projects and explore the rich mineral potential of Canada’s mining sectors.