Torr Metals Commences Inaugural Drilling at High-Grade Bertha Copper Target in Southern British Columbia

Executive Summary

• Torr Metals announces the start of its first diamond drill campaign at the Bertha Zone (up to 1,500 m in 5‑7 holes) to test a 900 m × 500 m IP anomaly identified earlier this year.
• Concurrently, a ~1,500‑sample soil geochemical program will be executed at the nearby Sonic Zone to expand the known mineralization footprint and support planned 2026 drilling.
• The programs are fully funded by a recently upsized private placement, positioning Torr to advance its 332 km² land package in the Kolos Copper‑Gold Project area.

Key Details

• Drill Program Scope: Up to 1,500 m total depth across 5–7 holes targeting depths of 200–300 m; anomalies extend beyond 600 m.
• Bertha Zone Geology: Surface grab samples show up to 16.9 % Cu and 8.48 g/t Ag from quartz‑carbonate veins over a 30‑m strike length; historic pit production averaged 2.14 % Cu and 27.43 g/t Ag (30 t).
• Sonic Zone Soil Program: ~1,500 soil samples planned; previous work returned up to 1.1 % Cu, with historical grids showing up to 4,510 ppm Cu and 590 ppb Au.
• Additional Prospecting: Targeted surface prospecting at “Bertha South” (~450 m west‑southwest of the pit) to identify extensions of copper mineralization.
• Funding: Program financed by a recently upsized private placement (details disclosed in prior release); full funding secured for continued drilling into 2026.
• Infrastructure Access: Direct road access via Highways 5 and 97D; proximity to existing mining infrastructure (Highland Valley Copper Mine, etc.).
• Qualified Person Review: Technical content reviewed by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., a non‑independent qualified person under NI 43‑101.

Notable Quotes

“We are very pleased to commence our inaugural diamond drill program at the Bertha Zone… Both zones represent highly compelling copper‑gold targets that could be transformational for Torr.” – Malcolm Dorsey, President & CEO

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