Highlights
New Major Copper-Gold Porphyry Drill Target identified from recent airborne geophysical MT survey flown
Target to be tested in
Not only does this resistivity anomaly come to surface, it also extends to depth and extends up to 1.5km in width, making this an exceptional copper-gold porphyry drill target
This target has characteristics similar to
The Mount Milligan High Resistivity Anomaly identified the major Copper-Gold Porphyry deposit (Proven and Probable Reserves 961Mlbs @ 0.17% Cu + 2.8Moz @ 0.35 g/t Au) - PEMCs Trident project shares the same Resistivity High Anomaly
PEMCs Trident project is known to produce significantly higher copper grades up to 0.84% Cu in drill core, significantly higher than
Copper-gold mineralization encountered at Trident to date is primarily associated with potassic alteration and coincides with a widespread zone of elevated resistivity. Similarly, located at the primary target zone on Trident, this same level of elevated resistivity continues to depth.
About Trident
The Trident property is an early exploration stage property hosting an alkalic porphyry copper-gold-silver prospect with district-scale potential that is accessible by vehicle. The property is located approximately 50 km to the southeast of
Copper mineralization on the property was first discovered in 1969, while exploration crews were following up on anomalous stream sediment samples. The following year,
Additional exploration programs were completed by
In 2022, Pacific Empire acquired a 100% interest in the property in exchange for granting the vendors a 2% net smelter return royalty ('NSR'). One-half (1%) of the 2% NSR which may be purchased for
Prior to 2014, known mineralization on the property was believed to be associated with fracture and/or shear zones structures striking 120 degrees and dipping 75 degrees towards the northeast. A review of historical drill core by the Pacific Empire exploration team has led to a much different interpretation with respect to the nature of known mineralization on the property. The most important observation made was the determination of the presence of hornblende-feldspar monzonite porphyry intrusions detected within drill core obtained from the A Zone. These types of porphyry intrusions are typically characterized by sheeted quartz sulphide veins hosting disseminated chalcopyrite and bornite residing immediately adjacent to and within the porphyry dikes. Other observations include the highest grades noted in historical drilling can be seen to be directly associated with intervals where such porphyry intrusions occur.
About Pinnacle
The Pinnacle project is located 60 km to the west of
'Over the past 2 years significant logging operations have developed an extensive road network that now covers the entirety of the southern half of the property providing new outcrop exposure and efficient access. The 2023 forest fires dramatically affected the property resulting in significantly improved access to the property,' commented
About Pacific Empire
Pacific Empire is a copper exploration company based in
Contact:
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Tel: +1-604-356-6246
Email: brad@pemcorp.ca
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