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Surge Copper Corp. advances the Berg Project, a 100%-owned copper-molybdenum-precious metals project in central British Columbia. The company describes Berg within a broader critical metals district and mineral claim package that hosts advanced porphyry deposits with NI 43-101 compliant resources of copper, molybdenum, gold, and silver.
Company updates focus on drilling and field programs, resource validation, pre-feasibility study work, exploration permitting, environmental assessment readiness, and engagement with Indigenous and community stakeholders. Recurring developments also include critical minerals policy in British Columbia and Canada, the Berg Project's acceptance into the provincial Critical Minerals Office, and equity financing activity supporting project advancement.
Surge Copper Corp (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) has released results from an industrial energy efficiency study for its Berg Project in central British Columbia. The study, conducted by Ausenco Engineering Canada with BC Hydro's support, evaluates the potential benefits of incorporating high-pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) technology versus traditional semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) and ball milling.
Key findings show that laboratory tests confirm Berg's mineralized material is suitable for HPGR technology, which could potentially reduce grinding power requirements by 25% and overall annual energy consumption in the grinding circuit by approximately 20% compared to traditional SAG milling.
The study provides a conceptual-level assessment while acknowledging the need for additional trade-off analysis considering environmental impact, carbon footprint, and regional energy supply dynamics. The company is also conducting ongoing metallurgical testing at ALS, with results pending, and awaiting analysis from six geotechnical core holes drilled in 2024.
Surge Copper Corp. (SRGXF) has announced significant drilling results from its Ootsa Project, highlighting the expansion of copper-gold mineralization. The key findings include:
Hole S24-337 intersected 108 metres grading 0.35% CuEq (0.25% Cu, 0.16 g/t Au, 2.7 g/t Ag) from 24 metres depth, within a longer interval of 280 metres grading 0.27% CuEq. The deeper portion revealed multiple intervals of breccia-style mineralization with higher grades, including 10 metres grading 0.55% CuEq.
The drilling program, consisting of 2 holes totaling 897 metres, was conducted at the Cu-Au Target located 300 metres northeast of the East Seel deposit. While hole S24-336 did not extend the zone northward, hole S24-337 successfully expanded the zone to depth, with the exploration target remaining open to the east and west.
Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) has appointed Dr. Paul West-Sells to its board of directors. Dr. West-Sells brings nearly three decades of mining industry experience, having previously served in executive roles at Western Copper and Gold from 2006 to 2024, including positions as COO, CEO, and President.
During his tenure, he led the Casino Project through feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and stakeholder engagement. His earlier career included technical roles at BHP, Placer Dome, and Barrick, focusing on R&D and Project Development. Dr. West-Sells holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of British Columbia.
The company has granted Dr. West-Sells 350,000 deferred share units in connection with his appointment.
Surge Copper (SRGXF) has entered into a definitive option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the MacLean East Property, which is adjacent to their Berg property. This strategic acquisition expands their contiguous land package from 126,758 to 133,081.3 hectares and secures all privately owned mineral tenements needed for the Berg Project's development.
The agreement includes option payments totaling $1,685,000 payable over five years, with payments ranging from $75,000 to $575,000. Upon exercise, Surge will grant vendors a 3.5% NSR royalty, with an option to buy back 50% for $6,000,000. The company will also allocate $300,000 in assessment work credits within 30 days.
Surge Copper has announced significant drilling results from its Berg project in British Columbia. Hole BRG24-255 intersected 320 metres grading 0.46% CuEq from 10 metres depth, including 88 metres grading 0.87% CuEq. Hole BRG24-256 intersected 178 metres grading 0.40% CuEq from 10 metres depth. Both holes were targeted to infill the western portion of the deposit to support resource definition and are expected to upgrade zones of Inferred resources. An initial test of the Berg SW target showed promising mineralization several hundred metres outboard of the main deposit.
Surge Copper Corp has announced assay results from two drill holes at its Berg project in British Columbia. Hole BRG24-254 intersected 412 metres grading 0.40% CuEq, including 54 metres of 0.53% CuEq in the supergene sulfide zone and 18 metres of 0.68% CuEq in the hypogene system. Hole BRG24-253 intersected 288 metres grading 0.30% CuEq, including 56 metres of 0.52% CuEq in the supergene sulfide zone. Both holes are expected to upgrade significant zones of Inferred resources on the outer and inner margins of the mineralized zone.
Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) has completed its 2024 field program at the Berg and Ootsa copper-molybdenum-precious metals projects in central British Columbia. The program included:
- 13 diamond drill holes totaling 5,054 metres: 10 holes (3,707m) at Berg deposit, 1 hole (450m) at Berg SW target, and 2 holes (897m) at Ootsa Project
- Geotechnical testing and environmental baseline data collection
- Ongoing pre-feasibility level metallurgy program
The company is now transitioning to data analysis and reporting. Assay results will be released once verified. The Annual General Meeting was held on September 25, 2024, with all proposed resolutions approved by shareholders.
Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) has launched its 2024 field program at the 100%-owned Berg copper-molybdenum-precious metals project in central British Columbia. The program includes:
1. Commencement of drilling with two rigs
2. Surface exploration to finalize the Berg SW exploration target
3. Approximately 2,500 metres of drilling across six holes at the Berg deposit
Additionally, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has fully exercised its rights in the company's recent private placement, subscribing for 1,582,353 common shares at $0.15 per share, raising approximately $237,353. This brings the total funds raised to $2.43 million, fully funding this year's program.
Surge Copper has renewed its Communications and Engagement Agreement with the Office of the Wet’suwet’en and the Thin House of the Gilseyhu Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. This agreement, a continuation of an existing partnership, formalizes protocols for communication and engagement, emphasizing mutual respect and avoiding negative impacts on Wet’suwet’en Title and Rights. It includes provisions for capacity building and economic opportunities, promoting reconciliation. CEO Leif Nilsson stated that the agreement is based on Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, with a focus on long-term relationship building and project understanding. This collaboration is important for advancing Surge's projects on traditional Wet’suwet’en territory.
Surge Copper announced the successful closing of its non-brokered private placement, raising approximately $2.2 million through the issuance of 8,966,668 flow-through common shares at $0.245 each. The proceeds will fund exploration expenditures qualifying as 'Canadian exploration expenses' under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The shares are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day. Surge paid approximately $4,410 in finder's fees to EDE Asset Management and noted insider participation in the offering, which is considered a related party transaction. Additionally, Surge awarded over 10.9 million restricted and deferred share units to employees, executives, and directors as part of their Share Compensation Plan.