Pacific Empire hires Omineca for drilling at Trident

Executive Summary

• Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. has retained Omineca Drilling Ltd. to execute a ~2,500‑metre diamond drill program at the 100 % owned Trident copper‑gold property, with drilling slated to start in September 2025.
• A Multi‑Year Mines Act Permit authorizing surface drilling at up to 20 sites through September 2028 has been secured.
• Road access is being re‑established this year using an excavator to ensure safe and efficient mobilization for the upcoming drill campaign.

Key Details

• Drilling Contractor: Omineca Drilling Ltd., previously drilled Trident in 2014, providing familiarity and operational efficiency.
• Program Scope: Approximately 2,500 m of diamond drilling across up to 20 permitted surface drill sites.
• Start Date: September 2025 (field work to commence after road preparation).
• Permit Status: Multi‑Year Mines Act Permit secured; valid for surface drilling until September 2028.
• Access Work: Excavator mobilized in 2024–2025 to clear and re‑establish existing roads, improving site logistics and safety.
• Geological Context: Trident lies within the Quesnel terrane, south of the Hogem Plutonic suite contact; historic work indicated widespread copper‑gold mineralization but limited testing due to access constraints.
• Data Enhancements: Recent high‑resolution LiDAR data and reassay results from historical drilling have refined target selection and drill collar placement for the 2025 program.

Notable Quotes

“We are excited to be working with Omineca Drilling once again at Trident,” said Brad Peters, President & CEO. “Combined with our recently granted multiyear exploration permit and improved access, we have an excellent foundation as we prepare to launch our diamond drill program this September.”