Torq Announces That Gold Fields Has Elected to Proceed to Stage 2 of Santa Cecilia Project Option USD$11 Million Drilling Program to Start at Santa Cecilia

Core Insights - Gold Fields Limited has elected to proceed with Stage 2 of the USD$48 million earn-in option for Torq's Santa Cecilia project, with an anticipated spend of approximately USD$11 million for drilling and property payments [1][2] - The drilling program is set to commence in early to mid-November, utilizing two drill rigs, with preparations already underway [1] - The CEO of Torq expressed excitement about the follow-up drilling, which aims to target mineralization and test additional targets based on previous successful drilling results [2] Company Update - Torq Resources Inc. is a Vancouver-based exploration company focused on copper and gold, with a portfolio of premium holdings in Chile [4] - The company is committed to responsible and sustainable exploration practices, guided by a management team with a successful track record in monetizing exploration assets [4] - The technical team includes local Chilean geologists with extensive experience and a notable history of major discoveries in the region [4]