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

Surge Copper is progressing with strategic technical programs for its Berg copper-molybdenum-precious metals project in central British Columbia as the company prepares for an upcoming pre-feasibility study. Chief Executive Officer Leif Nilsson detailed the company's approach during a recent discussion, emphasizing multiple initiatives 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 advancement toward project development.

A comprehensive test work program forms a cornerstone of the company's technical strategy, focusing on optimizing bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate flotation parameters. This initiative aims to validate and enhance recovery performance for 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 rapidly advance this critical metallurgical work.

Parallel to the metallurgical testing, Surge Copper will conduct extensive data collection during the 2024 summer field season to gather essential time-series baseline information. This environmental data collection represents a crucial component for potential environmental assessments, demonstrating the company's commitment to responsible mining practices. The baseline data will support comprehensive environmental understanding and regulatory compliance as the project advances toward development stages.

Field operations at the Berg deposit will focus on systematic sampling across various sectors within the preliminary economic assessment pit configuration. These samples will undergo detailed laboratory-based geochemistry testing programs designed to characterize key parameters necessary for optimizing waste rock and tailings design. Simultaneously, surface mapping and sampling activities will begin early in the field season, providing foundational data for informed drilling target selection and resource definition. The coordinated technical programs reflect Surge Copper's methodical approach to project advancement, combining metallurgical optimization with environmental stewardship and geological understanding to position the Berg Project for successful development.