Torq Resources Drills 450m of 0.51 g/t Gold and 0.155% Copper within 652m of 0.42 g/t Gold and 0.134% Copper, Marking a Third Discovery within the Santa Cecilia Gold-Copper Project, Chile
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF) has announced significant drill results from its Phase III diamond drilling campaign at the Santa Cecilia gold-copper porphyry project in Chile's Maricunga belt. The campaign revealed a third major discovery at Gemelos Norte, with impressive intercepts including 450m of 0.51 g/t gold and 0.155% copper within a broader zone of 652m of 0.42 g/t gold and 0.134% copper.
The program consisted of five diamond drill holes totaling 4,061.5 meters, focusing on the Pircas Norte and Gemelos Norte targets. Step-out drilling at Pircas Norte extended mineralization with notable results of 206m of 0.99 g/t gold and 0.109% copper. The project's strategic location, within 1-2 kilometers of Newmont and Barrick's Caspiche deposit, underscores its potential scale.
Gold Fields has invested over $6 million of a possible $48 million earn-in, securing a 10% vested interest in the project. The mineralization at Santa Cecilia now extends approximately 3,500 meters in an east-west direction.
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF) ha annunciato risultati di perforazione significativi dalla campagna di trivellazione diamantata di Fase III presso il progetto porfirico aurifero-rame Santa Cecilia, nella cintura di Maricunga in Cile. La campagna ha portato alla luce un terzo importante ritrovamento a Gemelos Norte, con intersezioni di rilievo tra cui 450 m a 0,51 g/t d'oro e 0,155% di rame all'interno di una zona più ampia di 652 m a 0,42 g/t d'oro e 0,134% di rame.
Il programma ha previsto cinque fori diamantati per un totale di 4.061,5 metri, concentrati sui target Pircas Norte e Gemelos Norte. Il step-out a Pircas Norte ha esteso la mineralizzazione con risultati notevoli come 206 m a 0,99 g/t d'oro e 0,109% di rame. La posizione strategica del progetto, a 1-2 chilometri dal deposito Caspiche di Newmont e Barrick, evidenzia il suo potenziale di scala.
Gold Fields ha investito oltre 6 milioni di dollari di un possibile impegno di 48 milioni di dollari, ottenendo un interesse acquisito del 10% nel progetto. La mineralizzazione a Santa Cecilia si estende ora per circa 3.500 metri in direzione est-ovest.
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF) ha anunciado resultados de perforación significativos de su campaña de perforación diamantina de Fase III en el proyecto de pórfido aurífero-cúprico Santa Cecilia, en el cinturón de Maricunga en Chile. La campaña reveló un tercer gran descubrimiento en Gemelos Norte, con intercepciones destacadas como 450 m de 0,51 g/t de oro y 0,155% de cobre dentro de una zona más amplia de 652 m de 0,42 g/t de oro y 0,134% de cobre.
El programa consistió en cinco perforaciones diamantinas que suman 4.061,5 metros, centradas en los objetivos Pircas Norte y Gemelos Norte. La perforación de paso en Pircas Norte extendió la mineralización con resultados notables de 206 m de 0,99 g/t de oro y 0,109% de cobre. La ubicación estratégica del proyecto, a 1-2 kilómetros del depósito Caspiche de Newmont y Barrick, subraya su potencial a gran escala.
Gold Fields ha invertido más de 6 millones de dólares de un posible acuerdo de inversión de 48 millones de dólares, asegurando un 10% de participación consolidada en el proyecto. La mineralización en Santa Cecilia ahora se extiende aproximadamente 3.500 metros en dirección este-oeste.
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF)는 칠레 마리쿵가 벨트에 위치한 산타 세실리아 금-구리 포르피리 프로젝트의 3단계 다이아몬드 시추 캠페인에서 중요한 시추 결과를 발표했습니다. 이번 캠페인으로 게멜로스 노르테(Gemelos Norte)에서 세 번째 주요 발견이 확인되었으며, 그 중 450m 구간에서 금 0.51 g/t 및 구리 0.155%가 검출되었고, 이는 더 넓은 652m 구간에서 금 0.42 g/t 및 구리 0.134%의 범위 안에 포함됩니다.
이 프로그램은 Pircas Norte와 Gemelos Norte를 대상으로 한 총 4,061.5미터의 5개 다이아몬드 시추공으로 구성되었습니다. Pircas Norte에서의 외연 확장 시추(step-out)로 광화대가 확장되었으며, 206m 구간에서 금 0.99 g/t 및 구리 0.109%라는 주목할 만한 결과가 나왔습니다. Newmont와 Barrick의 Caspiche 광산에서 1~2km 내에 있는 프로젝트의 전략적 위치는 그 규모 잠재력을 강조합니다.
Gold Fields는 가능한 $48백만 투자 참여 중 $6백만 이상을 이미 투자하여 프로젝트에 대해 10%의 확정 지분을 확보했습니다. 산타 세실리아의 광화대는 현재 동서 방향으로 약 3,500미터에 걸쳐 확장되어 있습니다.
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF) a annoncé des résultats de forage significatifs issus de sa campagne de forage diamantaire de phase III sur le projet de porphyre or-cuivre Santa Cecilia, dans la ceinture de Maricunga au Chili. La campagne a permis de confirmer un troisième grand gisement à Gemelos Norte, avec des intersections remarquables comprenant 450 m à 0,51 g/t d'or et 0,155% de cuivre au sein d'une zone plus large de 652 m à 0,42 g/t d'or et 0,134% de cuivre.
Le programme comprenait cinq trous de diamant pour un total de 4 061,5 mètres, ciblant les prospects Pircas Norte et Gemelos Norte. Les forages d'extension à Pircas Norte ont étendu la minéralisation, avec des résultats notables de 206 m à 0,99 g/t d'or et 0,109% de cuivre. La position stratégique du projet, à 1–2 kilomètres du gisement Caspiche de Newmont et Barrick, souligne son potentiel d'envergure.
Gold Fields a investi plus de 6 millions de dollars sur un possible engagement de 48 millions de dollars, sécurisant ainsi une participation acquise de 10% dans le projet. La minéralisation à Santa Cecilia s'étend désormais sur environ 3 500 mètres en direction est-ouest.
Torq Resources (OTCQB:TRBMF) hat bedeutende Bohrergebnisse aus seiner Phase-III-Diamantbohrkampagne beim Gold-Kupfer-Porphyrprojekt Santa Cecilia im Maricunga-Gürtel in Chile bekanntgegeben. Die Kampagne führte zu einem dritten großen Fund bei Gemelos Norte, einschließlich eindrucksvoller Abschnitte wie 450 m mit 0,51 g/t Gold und 0,155% Kupfer innerhalb einer umfangreicheren Zone von 652 m mit 0,42 g/t Gold und 0,134% Kupfer.
Das Programm umfasste fünf Diamantbohrlöcher mit insgesamt 4.061,5 Metern, die sich auf die Ziele Pircas Norte und Gemelos Norte konzentrierten. Step-out-Bohrungen bei Pircas Norte dehnten die Mineralisierung aus und erbrachten bemerkenswerte Ergebnisse von 206 m mit 0,99 g/t Gold und 0,109% Kupfer. Die strategische Lage des Projekts, nur 1–2 Kilometer vom Caspiche-Deposit der Unternehmen Newmont und Barrick entfernt, unterstreicht dessen potenziellen Umfang.
Gold Fields hat bereits über 6 Millionen US-Dollar von möglichen 48 Millionen US-Dollar Earn-in investiert und damit einen gesicherten Anteil von 10% am Projekt erworben. Die Mineralisierung bei Santa Cecilia erstreckt sich nun in ost-westlicher Richtung über ungefähr 3.500 Meter.
- Discovery of third major zone (Gemelos Norte) with significant gold-copper mineralization
- Extensive mineralization intercepts including 450m of 0.51 g/t Au and 0.155% Cu
- Successful extension of Pircas Norte mineralization with high-grade results
- Gold Fields has invested $6M and acquired 10% project interest
- Strategic location near major Caspiche deposit (Newmont/Barrick)
- Drilling results pending further delineation to determine economic viability
- Complex geological setting requiring additional exploration to define resource boundaries
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2025 / Torq Resources Inc. (TSX-V:TORQ)(OTCQB:TRBMF) ("Torq" or the "Company") is pleased to announce drill results from the Phase III diamond drilling campaign at its Santa Cecilia gold - copper porphyry project, located in the prolific Maricunga belt, in the Atacama region of Chile (Figure 1). The campaign consisted of five diamond drill holes, totalling 4,061.5 meters (m).
The Pircas Norte and Gemelos Norte targets are located within 1 - 2 kilometres (km) of the Caspiche gold-copper deposit held by Norte Abierto (Newmont and Barrick), estimated to contain 1.29 billion tonnes grading 0.54 g/t gold and 1.17 billion tonnes grading
Three drill holes completed at Gemelos Norte target confirmed a new copper gold porphyry discovery within the Santa Cecilia project including 450m of 0.51 g/t gold and
Gemelos Norte Discovery (3 new holes): (Table 1 and Figures 2 and 3).
SC25-DDH-007: 450m of 0.51 g/t Au,
0.155% Cu within 652m of 0.42 g/t Au and0.134% CuSC25-DDH-009: 260m of 0.30 g/t Au with
0.09% CuSC25-DDH-010: 736m of 0.35 g/t Au with
0.079% Cu
Pircas Norte Step-outs (2 holes):
SC25-DDH-006: 266m of 0.81 g/t Au with
0.097% Cu, extending mineralization in SC24-DDH-005 (2024) from 496m to 642m.SC25-DDH-008: Two mineralized zones west of SC24-DDH-003:
226m of 0.24 g/t Au with
0.041% Cu324m of 0.28 g/t Au with
0.076% Cu
Shawn Wallace, CEO and Chair of Torq, states, "These results reinforce the scale of what we're uncovering at Santa Cecilia. With Gemelos Norte now confirmed as our third discovery, we may be looking at a district-scale gold-copper system that remains wide open in multiple directions. The sheer size of these intercepts, combined with increasing grades, points to a project with significant potential. Our agreement with Gold Fields continues to validate this vision - their spend to-date of over
At Pircas Norte, drilling focused on closing out the gold-copper mineralization intercepted in drill hole 24SC-DDH-005, which ended in mineralization (see news release dated May 23, 2024), as well as extending copper-gold mineralization to the west of previous drilling. Drill hole 25SC-DDH-006, the continuation of drill hole 24SC-DDH-005, successfully extended the gold-copper mineralization from 496m to 642m for a combined intercept of 206m of 0.99 g/t gold with
Table 1: Highlights of Torq's Drill Results
Target | Hole ID | From | To | Length | Au g/t | Au g/t | Cu % | Mo ppm | |
Pircas Norte | 24SC-DDH-005 | 2 | 120 | 118 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.034 | 22.9 | |
incl. | 8 | 68 | 60 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.039 | 33.8 | ||
128 | 182 | 54 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.058 | 14.0 | |||
376 | 642 | 266 | 0.81 | 0.46 | 0.097 | 24.0 | |||
incl. | 386 | 592 | 206 | 0.99 | 0.54 | 0.109 | 23.0 | ||
Gemelos Norte | 25SC-DDH-007 | 254 | 906 | 652 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.134 | 60.7 | |
incl. | 290 | 360 | 70 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.111 | 46.8 | ||
and | 384 | 834 | 450 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.155 | 59.5 | ||
Pircas Norte | 25SC-DDH-008 | 6 | 20 | 14 | 2.49 | 0.60 | 0.001 | 13.5 | |
42 | 268 | 226 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.041 | 16.1 | |||
306 | 630 | 324 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.076 | 31.5 | |||
incl. | 322 | 548 | 226 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.094 | 37.1 | ||
Gemelos Norte | 25SC-DDH-009 | 432 | 692 | 260 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.090 | 46.3 | |
incl. | 450 | 512 | 62 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.082 | 28.3 | ||
and | 518 | 576 | 58 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.090 | 40.1 | ||
and | 582 | 686 | 104 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.113 | 60.4 | ||
700 | 782 | 82 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.076 | 111.3 | |||
790 | 830 | 40 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.066 | 86.4 | |||
858 | 896 | 38 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.082 | 53.3 | |||
956 | 1188 | 232 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.122 | 62.6 | |||
incl. | 992 | 1066 | 74 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.163 | 67.6 | ||
Gemelos Norte | 25SC-DDH-010 | 38 | 774 | 736 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.079 | 19.5 | |
incl. | 40 | 108 | 68 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.092 | 27.4 | ||
and | 190 | 220 | 30 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.056 | 13.2 | ||
and | 250 | 384 | 134 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.071 | 25.2 | ||
and | 390 | 756 | 366 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.096 | 18.0 | ||
792 | 826 | 34 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.079 | 5.9 | |||
920 | 1,016 | 96 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.067 | 12.4 | |||
Main interval is selected using Au grade*thickness no less than 0.5g/t*m with average interval grade no less than 0.1g/t, maximum consecutive dilution 6m; Sub-intervals are selected using Au grade*thickness no less than 1.0g/t*m with average interval grade no less than 0.2g/t, maximum consecutive dilution 4m; True widths of mineralization are unknown based on current geometric understanding of the mineralized intervals | |||||||||
Figure 1: Santa Cecilia project location within the Maricunga belt.
Figure 2: Phase III Diamond Drilling Locations.
Figure 3: Phase III Diamond Drilling Locations, Results, and Interpretation.
Detailed Discussion
The Phase III drilling campaign at Santa Cecilia focused on two target areas, Gemelos Norte and Pircas Norte. At Gemelos Norte, three diamond drill holes, SC25-DDH-007, SC25-DDH-009, and SC25-DDH-010, totalling 2,958.3m, were completed. Two drill holes, SC25-DDH-006 and SC25-DDH-008, totalling 1104.3m, were completed at Pircas Norte. The drilling at Gemelos Norte intercepted a new porphyry complex extending gold-copper mineralization at Santa Cecilia to the eastern limit of the property. At Pircas Norte, drilling extended gold-copper mineralised bodies to the north and west by over 100m. Currently, the known gold-copper mineralization at Santa Cecilia extends in an east-west direction for approximately 3,500m.
Table 2: 2025 Drill Hole Details
Hole ID | Azimut | Dip | Depth | Target |
25SC-DDH-006 | 330.9 | -59.3 | 781.9 | Pircas Norte |
25SC-DDH-007 | 169.3 | -60.0 | 1,079 | Gemelos |
25SC-DDH-008 | 317.5 | -64.6 | 818.3 | Pircas Norte |
25SC-DDH-009 | 167.1 | -58.2 | 1,246.5 | Gemelos |
25SC-DDH-010 | 171.9 | -60.4 | 1,037 | Gemelos |
GEMELOS NORTE DRILLING
25SC-DDH-007:
Six main porphyry units were intercepted by this drillhole, from inter-mineral to late-mineral pulses (Figure 3). From surface to 157.55m, a Rhyolite Dome Unit, with argillic to advanced argillic alteration and discrete intervals of molybdenum mineralisation related to hydrothermal breccias was intercepted. Below 157.55m, down to 898.69m, a series of porphyry bodies related to different timing and mineralization styles, including significant early veinlet stockwork zones were intercepted. This interval includes a reported intercept of 652m of 0.42 g/t gold with
25SC-DDH-009:
Hole 25SC-DDH-009 is a deeper extension of hole 24SC-DDH-004 drilled in Phase II. Five main porphyry units, from inter-mineral to late-mineral pulses, were identified (Figure 3). The Quartz Diorite Porphyry from 24SC-DDH-004, was extended from 404.2 down to 454.6 and several other relatively narrow interdigitations of the same unit are intruding a broad Gemelos Quartz Diorite Porphyry body down to 791.26m depth. Further down, up to the end of the hole, the Gemelos Dacitic Unit was identified, which is intruding the Diorite Biotite Porphyry unit from 1,093.05 to 1,149.4m. All porphyry units are variably potassic alternated locally overprinted by chlorite, white mica and albite. Sheeted veining and stockwork are also present in variable amounts, as well as late local polymetallic centimetric veins. The reported mineralized intercepts including 260m of 0.30g/t gold with
Figure 4: Gemelos Norte Target - Section 25SC-DDH-007 & 009.
25SC-DDH-010:
Drill hole 25SC-DDH-010 intercepted three main inter-mineral to late-mineral porphyritic intrusive bodies, all of which exhibit potassic alteration and significant early veinlet stockwork zones. The drill hole intercepted zones with discrete argillic alteration overprinting the earlier potassic alteration returned gold-copper results of up to 1 g/t gold and
Figure 5: Gemelos Norte Target - Section 25SC-DDH-010.
PIRCAS NORTE DRILLING
25SC-DDH-006:
Drill hole 25SC-DDH-006 is a deeper extension of hole 24SC-DDH-005drilled last season, which ended in gold-copper mineralisation. 25SC-DDH-006 intersected three dominant lithologies: the extension of the Diorite Intrusive Breccia unit from 24SC-DDH-005, and a fine-grained Diorite Porphyry dyke, part of the Pircas Norte Porphyry Complex, and the andesitic Quebrada Seca Formation. Associated with the porphyry-style mineralization is early-stage A and B-type quartz veinlets containing magnetite, chalcopyrite, and pyrite. Localized late-stage low-sulphidation epithermal style veinlets are present, with anomalous Au, Ag, Cu, Mo, Pb, Zn values. The total combined mineralized interval from 24SC-DDH-005 and 25SC-DDH-006 is 266m of 0.81g/t gold with
Figure 6: Pircas Norte Target - Section 24SC-DDH-005 & 25SC-DDH-006.
25SC-DDH-008:
Hole 25SC-DDH-008 was drilled from the same platform as 24SC-DDH-003. The drill hole targeted the westerly extension of the Diorite Intrusive Breccia encountered in hole 24SC-DDH-003 (432 to 596m at 0.46 g/t Au and
Figure 7: Pircas Norte Target - Section 25SC-DDH-008.
Sampling and Assay
Analytical samples were taken by Torq staff by sawing PQ, HQ or NQ diameter core into equal halves on site and sent one of the halves to ALS Lab in Copiapó, Chile or La Serena, Chile for preparation and then to Santiago, Chile and Lima, Peru for analysis. All samples are assayed using 30 g nominal weight fire assay with AAS finish (Au-AA23) and multi-element using four acid digest ICP-AES/ICP-MS method (ME-MS61). Where Au-AA23 results were greater than 10 ppm Au the assay were repeated with 30 g nominal weight fire assay with gravimetric finish (Au-GRA21). QA/QC programs for 2024 and 2025 core samples using internal standard samples and duplicates, lab duplicates, standards and blanks indicate good accuracy and precision in a large majority of standards assayed.
Qualified Person
Bryan Atkinson. P. Geo., a part-time staff consultant to Torq, is a "qualified person" within the meaning of Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosures in this news release.
Torq's qualified person ("QP") has been unable to verify the technical or scientific information regarding results and resources from neighboring properties, and the information is not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the property that is the subject of the disclosure.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
Shawn Wallace
CEO & Chair
For further information on Torq Resources, please visit www.torqresources.com or contact the company at (778) 729-0500 or info@torqresources.com.
About Torq Resources
Torq is a Vancouver-based copper and gold exploration company focusing on its Santa Cecilia project in Chile. The Company is establishing itself as a leader of new exploration in prominent mining belts, guided by responsible, respectful and sustainable practices. The Company was built by a management team with prior success in monetizing exploration assets and its specialized technical team is recognized for their extensive experience working with major mining companies, supported by robust safety standards and technical proficiency. The technical team includes Chile-based geologists with invaluable local expertise and a noteworthy track record for major discovery in the country. Torq is committed to operating at the highest standards of applicable environmental, social and governance practices in the pursuit of a landmark discovery. For more information, visit www.torqresources.com.
Forward Looking Information
This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking information in this release includes statements that relate to the possibility that drilling will demonstrate the extension of favourable geological structures. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different (either positively or negatively) from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by some of the principal forward-looking statements. See Torq's 2024 Annual Management's Discussion and Analysis filed April 25, 2025, at www.sedarplus.ca for disclosure of the risks and uncertainties faced in this business.
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