Torr Metals has released final assay results from its comprehensive 2023 soil sampling program conducted at the Kolos Project near Merritt, British Columbia. The extensive analysis of 3,348 soil samples across a 48 square kilometer area has identified five kilometer-scale mineralized zones within a potential cluster porphyry trend extending 7 kilometers. The findings demonstrate highly anomalous copper concentrations exceeding 200 parts per million, with peak values reaching 1175 ppm Cu, indicating substantial mineralization potential throughout the project area.
The northern section of the sampling grid revealed two significant zones: the Rea Zone measuring 1200 by 350 meters and the Clapperton Zone spanning 1000 by 900 meters. The Clapperton Zone exhibits particularly strong copper-molybdenum mineralization associated with Late Triassic intrusions near large-scale intersecting north-south and northwest-southeast shear structures. This geological configuration bears strong resemblance to the nearby Highland Valley Cu-Mo porphyry deposit located approximately 30 kilometers northwest of the project site.
According to Malcolm Dorsey, Torr Metals' CEO, the positive soil sampling results provide compelling evidence of the Kolos Project's potential as a significant mineral resource. The identification of these mineralized zones represents a crucial step in understanding the project's geological framework and economic prospects. The company's exploration approach has successfully delineated areas with strong mineralization indicators that warrant further investigation through advanced exploration techniques.
The discovery of these extensive mineralized zones within the 7-kilometer cluster porphyry trend positions the Kolos Project as a promising exploration target in British Columbia's established mining region. The correlation with the geological features of the Highland Valley deposit, one of Canada's largest copper mines operated by Teck Resources Limited, enhances the project's credibility and potential significance. These results provide a solid foundation for future exploration programs aimed at confirming the extent and grade of mineralization throughout the identified zones.
Torr Metals plans to leverage these findings to guide subsequent exploration phases, focusing on detailed mapping, geophysical surveys, and potential drilling programs. The company's systematic approach to exploration has yielded valuable data that will inform strategic decisions regarding the project's development pathway. The identification of multiple mineralized zones across the extensive property demonstrates the district-scale potential of the Kolos Project within British Columbia's prolific mining jurisdiction.
