Under the Spotlight - Malcolm Dorsey, CEO Torr Metals

Core Insights - The company has completed a drilling program at the Bertha target, identifying a significant zone of supergene mineralization, which is being compared to the New Afton mine model [3][4][6] - The focus is on establishing the scale and continuity of the mineralization system, with drilling extending approximately 400 meters along strike and down to 580 meters in depth [5][10] - The company is managing shareholder expectations by emphasizing the early-stage nature of the exploration and the importance of assay results for understanding economic potential [7][10][52] Geological Observations - The geological profile at Bertha shows strong oxidation and weathering, similar to the supergene profile observed at New Afton [3][8] - Initial drilling has outlined a plunge length of about 900 meters, which is approximately 60% of the plunge length described for New Afton, although this is a geometric comparison and not indicative of similar grades or tonnage [15][19] - The mineralization observed includes native copper and chalcocite, with further drilling needed to assess deeper hypogene zones [23][24] Future Plans - The company plans to conduct approximately 6,000 meters of follow-up drilling, contingent on assay results, to further explore the Bertha target and assess potential hypogene-style mineralization [25][94] - There are also plans to advance the Sonic Zone, which has a significant copper-in-soil anomaly of roughly 4.5 km², and may undergo IP geophysics to refine targets [26][29] Market Context - The demand for copper and gold is increasing due to technological advancements and infrastructure needs, with a noted supply issue as new major discoveries have declined [62][64][66] - The company is positioned within a region known for major copper-gold deposits, with interest from multiple mining companies in southern British Columbia [74][78] - The exploration efforts are supported by a favorable backdrop of rising commodity prices and a need for new discoveries in the copper-gold sector [62][66][70]