How Torque Metals Unlocked 240m of High-Grade Gold at Paris Project

Exploration Breakthrough at Paris

Torque Metals Limited has announced a major advancement in its exploration program at the Paris Gold Project in Western Australia, unveiling a substantial 240-metre extension of high-grade gold mineralisation westward from the previously defined resource. The highlight intercept of 12 metres at 12.49 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, including a remarkable 5 metres at 27.93 g/t gold, underscores the continuity and robustness of the mineralised system at depth.

This discovery was made possible by the company’s strategic use of down hole electromagnetics (DHEM), a geophysical technique that effectively acts as an 'X-ray' to detect sulphide-associated gold shoots. The success of this approach is evident in the identification of new strong conductor plates, including a particularly large 100m by 50m plate that suggests further mineralisation potential beyond the current drill intercepts.

Technical Validation and Drilling Strategy

The drilling results not only confirm the presence of high-grade gold but also validate Torque’s integrated exploration methodology combining geological, structural, and geophysical targeting. The recent hole 25PRC206 ended in mineralisation grading 23.5 g/t gold, beyond the reach of the reverse circulation (RC) rig, prompting the immediate mobilisation of a diamond drill rig to extend the hole and test the mineralisation at greater depths.

Ongoing RC drilling continues to test new extensions and DHEM-identified targets along interpreted mineralised structures, with the company emphasizing a systematic step-out approach guided by the geophysical data. The presence of massive pyrrhotite, a sulphide mineral closely associated with gold shoots, has been instrumental in generating clear DHEM targets and enhancing drilling precision.

Resource Growth Potential and Regional Context

The Paris Gold Project currently holds a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of approximately 250,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 3.1 g/t, spread across three deposits, Paris, HHH, and Observation. The recent drilling success extends the known mineralised strike by at least 240 metres and leaves the system open both at depth and along strike, indicating significant upside potential for resource expansion.

Strategically located near established gold producers such as Westgold’s Beta Hunt and St Ives Goldfields, the project benefits from its position within a prolific greenstone belt. Torque’s broader Penzance Exploration Camp covers around 1,200 square kilometres, with the Paris Project representing a key focus area within a largely underexplored 57-kilometre prospective corridor.

Leadership Confidence and Next Steps

Torque’s Managing Director, Cristian Moreno, highlighted the encouraging nature of the results and the validation of their exploration strategy, emphasizing the company’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of the Paris Project through a multi-rig drilling program. Newly appointed Chair Evan Cranston echoed this optimism, noting the proven effectiveness of DHEM in defining high-confidence targets and enabling bold step-outs.

Looking ahead, the company plans to continue leveraging DHEM surveys to guide drilling, progressively expanding the mineralised footprint. The mobilisation of the diamond rig to extend drilling at depth and ongoing RC drilling to test strike extensions underscore a robust exploration momentum.