How Torque Metals Extended High-Grade Gold by 8m at Paris Project

Extension of Mineralisation Confirmed

Torque Metals has announced a significant development at its Paris Gold Project in Western Australia, confirming an 8-metre extension of pyrrhotite-associated gold mineralisation in drill hole 25PRC206. This extension brings the continuous mineralised zone to approximately 52 metres, reinforcing the project's potential for resource growth.

The diamond tail drilling intersected a zone rich in massive and semi-massive pyrrhotite with quartz veining, a hallmark of the high-grade gold shoots previously identified at Paris. Notably, the mineralisation grades remain robust, highlighted by a 12-metre interval averaging 12.49 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, including a 5-metre section at an impressive 27.93 g/t. The hole ended in strong mineralisation grading 23.5 g/t gold, underscoring the continuity and quality of the deposit at depth.

Geophysical Insights and Drilling Strategy

Down-hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys have played a pivotal role in guiding exploration, with the strongest conductor plate (C9) identified to date measuring 100 by 50 metres. This conductor aligns spatially with the mineralised zone in 25PRC206, suggesting mineralisation extends at least 40 metres west of the hole. Torque plans to leverage this geophysical platform by installing a wedge in the existing drill hole to enable multilateral diamond drilling. This approach allows multiple branches to test priority targets efficiently, reducing surface disturbance and drilling costs.

In parallel, reverse circulation (RC) drilling continues to target extensions of mineralisation and provide additional data for DHEM surveys. Assay results from recent diamond drilling are pending, with expectations high given the visual indications of intense hydrothermal alteration and sulphide mineralisation observed in core samples.

Regional Context and Resource Potential

The Paris Gold Project sits within a highly prospective greenstone belt near established gold producers such as Westgold’s Beta Hunt and St Ives Goldfields. The current Mineral Resource Estimate stands at 250,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 3.1 g/t, with mineralisation open in multiple directions. This leaves considerable upside for resource expansion, especially as exploration advances beyond the initial 4-kilometre strike tested to date toward the full 57-kilometre prospective corridor.

Torque’s Managing Director, Cristian Moreno, emphasised the technical validation provided by the recent drilling and the reliability of the DHEM targeting approach. He highlighted the company’s readiness to expand the mineralised footprint through upcoming multilateral drilling campaigns, signaling a confident step forward in unlocking the project’s full potential.

Looking Ahead

With assays pending and a clear strategy to exploit geophysical targets, Torque Metals is well-positioned to advance the Paris Gold Project toward a more substantial resource base. The integration of diamond and RC drilling with DHEM surveys exemplifies a modern, cost-effective exploration approach that could accelerate discovery and delineation of high-grade gold mineralisation in this underexplored region.