Surge Copper Advances Berg Project with Comprehensive Technical Programs Ahead of Pre-Feasibility Study

Surge Copper is progressing with strategic technical work programs for its Berg copper-molybdenum-precious metals project in central British Columbia as the company advances toward a pre-feasibility study. CEO Leif Nilsson emphasized the company's commitment to meticulous planning and execution during a recent discussion about the upcoming initiatives, which are scheduled to commence in the coming weeks and continue through the summer field season. These programs follow recommendations from the preliminary economic assessment for the Berg Project and represent significant steps in the project's development timeline.

A comprehensive test work program forms a cornerstone of the company's immediate plans, specifically designed to advance bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate flotation parameters. This initiative aims to validate and enhance recovery performance of copper, molybdenum, silver, and gold into separate copper and molybdenum concentrates. The program has been fully scoped with composite sample materials prepared and ready for immediate shipment, positioning the company to quickly initiate this critical metallurgical testing phase that will inform future processing strategies.

Parallel to the metallurgical work, Surge Copper will undertake extensive data collection during the 2024 summer field season focused on gathering time-series baseline data essential for potential environmental assessments. This environmental monitoring initiative underscores the company's commitment to responsible mining practices and regulatory compliance. Field operations at the Berg deposit will involve collecting samples from various sectors within the preliminary economic assessment pit shape, which will undergo detailed laboratory-based geochemistry testing to characterize key parameters for waste rock and tailings design optimization.

The company will also initiate surface mapping and sampling early in the field season to establish geological frameworks that will inform future drilling target decisions. These coordinated technical programs collectively represent a systematic approach to de-risking the project while gathering essential data required for the upcoming pre-feasibility study. The multi-faceted approach demonstrates Surge Copper's methodical strategy for advancing the Berg Project through critical development phases while maintaining focus on both technical optimization and environmental stewardship.