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Production / Operations

Surge Copper begins 2025 field program at Berg

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 07, 2025 · 16:40 SURG · 0.16 Surge Copper Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Surge Copper has launched its 2025 field program at the wholly‑owned Berg copper‑molybdenum‑precious‑metal project in central British Columbia, running from mid‑July through late September.
  • The program includes ~5,000 m of drilling with two rigs, targeting resource delineation, geochemical characterization, geotechnical investigations, and environmental baseline work to support a final resource update and prefeasibility study.
  • On 16 June 2025 the B.C. Ministry extended Surge’s Berg exploration permit through 31 Mar 2030, expanding the permitted area and authorizing up to 103 drill holes, 22 helipads, and 40 mechanical test pits.

Key Details

  • Drilling Plan: Two rigs on site; ~5,000 m of drilling budgeted for the 2025 campaign.
  • Technical Objectives:
  • Acid rock drainage / metal leaching geochemical characterization.
  • Resource delineation and infill drilling within the existing mineral resource.
  • Geotechnical investigations for proposed infrastructure and tailings storage (including seismic surveys and other non‑invasive techniques).
  • Ongoing environmental baseline studies across the project footprint.
  • Exploration Flexibility: Program retains capacity to pursue additional exploration drilling on targets such as Berg SW, Sylvia, and Sibola.
  • Permit Amendment & Extension:
  • Notification received 16 Jun 2025; permit now valid until 31 Mar 2030.
  • Expanded area incorporates mineral tenures acquired under the December 2024 option agreement.
  • Authorizes up to 103 drill holes, 22 helipads, and 40 mechanical test pits, plus continued camp operations, access road use, and geophysical surveys.
  • Qualified Person: Dr. Shane Ebert, P.Geo., qualified under NI 43‑101 for Ootsa and Berg projects, has approved the technical disclosure.

Notable Quotes

“The 2025 program represents an important milestone for Surge as we advance the Berg project toward key derisking and technical milestones…we’re pleased to be executing a focused program that reflects the maturity and quality of this asset.” – Leif Nilsson, CEO

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