Pacific Empire Commences Fifth Drill Hole at the Trident Copper-Gold Project, British Columbia

The most recent news release (2025-11-04) from Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (PEMC) announced the commencement of the fifth drill hole (TRI-25-005) at its Trident Copper-Gold Project in British Columbia. The company has completed 4 holes thus far, totaling 1958 meters. All completed holes intersected visible copper mineralization, specifically disseminated chalcopyrite and bornite. A key highlight is that Hole TRI-25-004 confirmed a porphyry intrusion at the center of the geophysical anomaly, which the company views as a significant milestone in validating its exploration model. The ongoing Hole TRI-25-005 is targeting the margins of this intrusion, following up on the strongest copper mineralization observed in Hole 1. Samples from the completed holes are being processed at ALS Laboratories.

This news represents a positive, yet routine, update on an ongoing exploration program. The confirmation of a porphyry intrusion in Hole TRI-25-004 is a geological success, validating the company's interpretation of historical data and geophysical surveys. Visible copper mineralization is an encouraging sign. This progress aligns with the company's stated plan to systematically drill test previously undrilled high-priority targets at Trident.

However, the news lacks specific assay results, which are the primary drivers of material re-rating for exploration companies. Without quantitative grades and widths, the economic significance of the visible mineralization and porphyry confirmation remains undetermined. The drilling progress is also in line with the previously announced 2,500-meter, 5-hole program, indicating execution is proceeding as expected rather than exceeding expectations in scope or speed.

The stock price experienced a significant run-up in mid-October 2025, peaking at $0.08 on October 20, likely in anticipation of positive drilling news following the commencement announcement on October 15. The latest news, while positive, has seen the stock settle back to $0.05. This suggests that the market has largely priced in the geological confirmation and ongoing drilling success, and is now awaiting definitive assay results. Therefore, while technically positive for project de-risking, the material impact on the stock price is assessed as routine, as it confirms expectations rather than providing a "game-changing" new data point.

Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (PEMC) is a Canadian mineral exploration company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Its primary focus is on the exploration and development of its Trident Copper-Gold Project in north-central British Columbia, Canada.

Flagship Project: Trident Copper-Gold Project - Location & Size: Situated in north-central British Columbia, an established mining-friendly jurisdiction. The property covers 6,618 hectares. - Geological Setting: The project is characterized as an alkalic porphyry copper-gold-silver prospect. It is located along the contact between the Hogem Plutonic Suite and the Chuchi Lake volcanic succession, a favorable setting for porphyry deposits, approximately 50 km southeast of NorthWest Copper's Kwanika deposit and 50 km northwest of Centerra Gold's Mt. Milligan mine. - History: Copper mineralization was first discovered in 1969. The 'A Zone' was identified by Falconbridge in the early 1970s through initial exploration work. Despite a history of nearly 80 historical drill holes since the 1970s, a significant portion of the primary target area (northern porphyry and breccia targets) remained untested due to historical access limitations. - Pacific Empire's Involvement: PEMC optioned Trident in 2013 and acquired 100% interest in 2022. The property is subject to a 2% Net Smelter Return (NSR) royalty, with half (1%) purchasable for $500,000. - Exploration Strategy & Progress (2025): - PEMC re-interpreted historical data, identifying hornblende-feldspar monzonite porphyry intrusions as responsible for the high-grade copper-gold mineralization in the 'A Zone'. - A multi-year area-based exploration permit (valid until September 2028) was secured, enabling road access and drilling in previously inaccessible high-priority northern targets. - A 2,500-meter, 5-hole diamond drill program commenced in October 2025 with Omineca Drilling Ltd. The drilling is oriented south-to-north to target the core of the system, including porphyry confirmation (at 'A Zone'), porphyry discovery, and two breccia discovery targets. - As of early November 2025, 4 holes have been completed (1958 meters), and the fifth is underway. Visible copper mineralization (chalcopyrite, bornite) has been noted in all completed holes. Importantly, Hole TRI-25-004 confirmed the presence of a porphyry intrusion, validating the company's geological model. - Pinnacle Project: PEMC also holds the Pinnacle Project, immediately west of Trident. This project hosts emerging copper-gold targets (Aplite Creek North, South Pinnacle) with geochemical and geophysical support. Improved access due to logging and past forest fires is facilitating initial exploration, including prospecting and mapping. Significant placer gold observed in the Klawli River (between Trident and Pinnacle) suggests a nearby hard-rock gold source, underscoring the potential for a larger, gold-enriched copper porphyry system in the district.