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Torq Resources Inc. (TRBMF) is a Vancouver-based copper and gold exploration company with a portfolio of holdings in Chile, and its news flow is closely tied to exploration progress and corporate developments. The company’s releases emphasize work at the Santa Cecilia gold-copper porphyry project in the Maricunga belt of Chile’s Atacama region, where Torq reports multiple drill campaigns and discoveries at targets such as Gemelos Norte and Pircas Norte.
News updates frequently cover drill program milestones, including the number of holes completed, total meters drilled, and technical interpretations of gold-copper mineralization across the property. Torq has reported that mineralization at Santa Cecilia extends for several kilometres and that recent drilling has confirmed new porphyry complexes and extended known mineralized zones.
Another recurring theme in Torq’s news is its earn-in option arrangement with an affiliate of Gold Fields Limited on the Santa Cecilia project. Releases describe Gold Fields’ funding of drilling, the vesting of an initial interest in the project, and the decision to proceed to a second stage of the earn-in with additional planned spending on diamond drilling and property payments.
Investors following Torq’s news can also expect updates on financing transactions, such as private placements, debt settlements, and credit facility extensions, as well as corporate announcements including project rationalization decisions like the termination of the Margarita project option and the retention of the La Cototuda concession. Coverage may also include investor relations initiatives and conference presentations featuring company leadership.
This news page aggregates these exploration, financing, and corporate updates so readers can track how Torq’s Chilean copper and gold exploration strategy is evolving over time.
Torq Resources Inc. has successfully completed a C$15 million non-brokered private placement with Gold Fields Limited, resulting in Gold Fields owning approximately 15.05% of Torq's shares. The placement involved issuing 15 million shares at $1.00 each. The raised funds are designated for advancing Torq's Santa Cecilia gold-copper project in Chile, with exploration activities expected to commence in October 2022. Torq also anticipates releasing assay results from its Margarita project soon.
Torq Resources has successfully extended its discovery at the Margarita Iron-Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG) project in Chile by 190 metres. Drill hole 22MAR-014R revealed 98 m of 0.94 g/t gold and 0.68% copper from depths of 32 m to 130 m. This follows the earlier hole 22MAR-013R, which intersected 90 m of 0.84 g/t gold and 0.94% copper. The company's phase II drill program is complete, totaling 4,000 m. Further results are expected soon, and there are plans for a phase III drilling program.
Torq Resources has announced a strategic C$15 million investment from Gold Fields, aimed at advancing its Chilean projects, particularly the Santa Cecilia gold-copper project. Gold Fields will acquire 15 million shares at C$1.00 each, representing a 23% premium over the recent market price, resulting in ownership of approximately 15.05% of Torq. The funds will support drilling activities following a recent 7-year social access agreement. The deal also includes conditions for share ownership and the establishment of an advisory technical committee.
Torq Resources Inc. (TRBMF) reported the results of its Annual General Meeting held on August 18, 2022, in Vancouver. A total of 23,348,644 common shares, representing 27.57% of outstanding shares, were present at the meeting. All director nominees received overwhelming support, with votes for Shawn Wallace at 99.98% and other nominees receiving over 99% approval. Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Deloitte LLP as auditor and continued the 10% rolling share option plan, with 7,782,500 options already issued.
Torq Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRBMF) has identified new high-priority targets at the Margarita Iron-Oxide-Copper-Gold project in northern Chile. The Remolino and Cototuda east targets share geological and geochemical similarities with the successful Falla 13 discovery, which revealed a significant intersection of 0.94% copper and 0.84 g/t gold over 90 meters. A phase III drill program is planned to test these new areas. Additionally, Torq's ongoing phase II drilling program aims to further expand the Falla 13 discovery, with results expected in October.
Torq Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRBMF) has initiated its follow-up drill program at the Margarita IOCG project in Chile after a promising first drill campaign. The initial phase uncovered 90 meters of 0.94% copper and 0.84 g/t gold. The new drilling aims to cover approximately 4,000 meters over a 1 km stretch of the Falla 13 corridor, which shows strong geochemical and geophysical signatures. The company expresses confidence in expanding the initial mineralization discovery, highlighting the corridor's geophysical characteristics as potential indicators of a significant copper-gold deposit.
Torq Resources Inc. (OTCQX:TRBMF) has amended its C$3 million credit facility, initially announced on June 23, 2022. The amendment allows for an immediate advance of C$2 million with a 9% annual interest rate. In exchange, the company will issue 3,333,333 warrants at C$0.60 per share, exercisable over two years. Additional warrants will be provided upon future drawdowns. This facility is secured and subject to standard covenants, pending the execution of a definitive agreement and TSX Venture approval.
Torq Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRBMF) has secured a C$3 million two-year credit facility from an arms-length lender, with $500,000 available immediately. The facility incurs a 9% annual interest and includes a 1% commitment fee along with 4,347,826 share purchase warrants exercisable at C$0.69. The loan is secured by a general security agreement and is subject to customary covenants, pending TSX Venture approval. The warrants have specific exercise limitations and are subject to a four-month hold period.
Torq Resources has announced management changes, appointing Shawn Wallace as CEO and Michael Kosowan as Vice President of Capital Markets. Wallace will continue as Chair of the Board. The company is also creating a new position, Lead Independent Director, filled by Steve Cook. In addition, Tracy George, Corporate Secretary, has been granted 25,000 options. This reorganization aims to enhance executive involvement and support capital market development.
Torq Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRBMF) announced plans for a follow-up drill program at its Margarita IOCG project in Chile, following a significant discovery in drill hole 22MAR-013R, which intersected 90m of 0.94% copper and 0.84 g/t gold. The program will consist of approximately 4,000m of reverse circulation drilling, focusing on a 1km strike length along the Falla 13 structure. Scheduled to begin in June, road and drill pad construction is underway. Executive Chair Shawn Wallace emphasizes the potential for a world-class discovery.