Torq drills 450 m of 0.51 g/t Au, 0.155% Cu at Cecilia

Executive Summary

• Torq Resources announced a third gold‑copper porphyry discovery at the Gemelos Norte target, with a flagship intercept of 450 m grading 0.51 g/t Au and 0.155 % Cu within a broader 652 m zone.
• Step‑out drilling at Pircas Norte extended mineralization depth, delivering 206 m of 0.99 g/t Au and 0.109 % Cu (combined with previous hole) and additional high‑grade zones to the west.
• The results suggest a potentially district‑scale gold‑copper system spanning ~3.5 km east‑west, reinforcing Torq’s partnership with Gold Fields (over US$6 M spend toward a 10 % earn‑in).

Key Details

• Campaign Overview: 5 diamond drill holes; total depth 4,061.5 m (Gemelos Norte: 2,958.3 m; Pircas Norte: 1,104.3 m).
• Gemelos Norte – New Discovery
• SC25‑DDH‑007: 450 m @ 0.51 g/t Au, 0.155 % Cu within 652 m @ 0.42 g/t Au, 0.134 % Cu.
• SC25‑DDH‑009: 260 m @ 0.30 g/t Au, 0.09 % Cu.
• SC25‑DDH‑010: 736 m @ 0.35 g/t Au, 0.079 % Cu (highlight).
• Pircas Norte – Step‑out Extensions
• SC25‑DDH‑006: Combined with previous hole to give 266 m @ 0.81 g/t Au, 0.097 % Cu; extension of mineralization from 496 m to 642 m (total 206 m @ 0.99 g/t Au, 0.109 % Cu).
• SC25‑DDH‑008: Two zones west of prior drilling:
  • 226 m @ 0.24 g/t Au, 0.041 % Cu (16.1 ppm Mo)
  • 324 m @ 0.28 g/t Au, 0.076 % Cu (31.5 ppm Mo)
• Geological Highlights: Intercepted six porphyry units at Gemelos Norte, including rhyolite dome, potassic alteration zones, and late‑stage polymetallic veins; notable molybdenum values up to 60.7 ppm in the 652 m zone.
• Assay Methodology: Fire assay (30 g) with AAS finish for Au; multi‑element ICP‑AES/MS; QA/QC programs for 2024‑2025 indicate high accuracy/precision.
• Qualified Person: Bryan Atkinson, P.Geo., reviewed and approved technical disclosures per NI 43‑101.
• Strategic Context: Gold Fields’ spend of >US$6 M toward a US$48 M earn‑in has secured a 10 % vested interest, underscoring confidence in the project’s potential.

Notable Quotes

“These results reinforce the scale of what we’re uncovering at Santa Cecilia… our agreement with Gold Fields continues to validate this vision – their spend to date … underscores the confidence we share in the extraordinary opportunity this project represents.” – Shawn Wallace, CEO & Chair, Torq Resources Inc.