# Surge Copper Reports Excellent Metallurgical Results Supporting Pre-Feasibility Advancement at Berg Project Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SURG/news/7129618693208962/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-06-17T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Surge Copper Corp. - Ticker: SURG - Exchange: TSX - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Molybdenum, Silver, Gold - Document categories: Metallurgy - Extracted: 2026-09-13 03:00:43 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Surge Copper has reported excellent metallurgical testwork results for the Berg Project, featuring locked cycle copper recoveries of up to 90.7% and molybdenum recoveries of up to 93.0%. The results confirm the effectiveness of a conventional flotation circuit and successful copper-molybdenum separation, supporting the advancement toward a Pre-Feasibility Study. Reasoning: The metallurgical results demonstrate high recoveries and efficient separation for the primary metals, significantly de-risking the project for PFS advancement. - Positive factor: High copper and molybdenum recoveries exceeding 90% in locked cycle tests - Positive factor: Clean concentrates with no penalty elements reported - Positive factor: Successful copper-molybdenum separation confirmed - Positive factor: Results exceed conservative recovery estimates used in previous PEA - Negative factor: Supergene composite shows lower copper recovery \(80.5%\) compared to hypogene Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: Locked cycle tests achieved up to 90.7% Cu and 93.0% Mo recovery. Evidence · text > Locked cycle testing achieved up to 90.7% Cu and 93.0% Mo recovery **Free Milling** Polarity: positive Definition: Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. Why it applies: Concentrates confirmed to be clean with no penalty elements. Evidence · text > confirmed to be clean with no penalty elements **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Metallurgy Kamloops conforms to ISO 9001:2015 and conducts internal QC checks. Evidence · text > ALS Metallurgy Kamloops who conforms to ISO 9001:2015 **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("flotation"\) **Multi-Domain Tested** Polarity: positive Definition: Variability across ore domains \(oxide, transition, fresh\) has been addressed. Why it applies: 3 distinct composites were tested ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Metallurgical Results (9) ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-0) Berg Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Hypogene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 90.7 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.25 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High recovery for a hypogene copper composite. - Positive factor: Exceeds 90% recovery threshold Evidence · table > 90.7 Context: 29.7 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-1) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Hypogene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 93 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.03 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High recovery for molybdenum in hypogene material. - Positive factor: Exceeds 90% recovery threshold Evidence · table > 93.0 Context: 29.7 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-2) Berg Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Transitional Supergene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 88.4 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.29 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid recovery for transitional supergene. - Positive factor: Strong recovery for transitional material Evidence · table > 88.4 Context: 26.3 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-3) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Transitional Supergene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 92.1 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.01 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High molybdenum recovery in transitional material. - Positive factor: High molybdenum recovery Evidence · table > 92.1 Context: 26.3 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-4) Berg Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Supergene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 80.5 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.37 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper recovery in supergene is lower than other domains. - Negative factor: Lower recovery compared to hypogene Evidence · table > 80.5 Context: 23.1 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### locked cycle [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-5) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: locked cycle - Processing Route: conventional flotation - Sample: Supergene master composite #### Recovery - Recovery: 88.6 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test - Head Grade: 0.03 - Head Grade Unit: % #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Good molybdenum recovery in supergene. - Positive factor: Strong molybdenum recovery Evidence · table > 88.6 Context: 23.1 #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-6) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: flotation - Processing Route: copper-molybdenum separation - Sample: Hypogene bulk concentrate separation #### Recovery - Recovery: 94.6 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Excellent separation efficiency for molybdenum. - Positive factor: High molybdenum recovery in separation test Evidence · text > 94.6% Mo recovery to a 49.9% Mo concentrate #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-7) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: flotation - Processing Route: copper-molybdenum separation - Sample: Transitional Supergene bulk concentrate separation #### Recovery - Recovery: 74.4 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Molybdenum recovery in transitional separation is lower than hypogene. - Negative factor: Lower molybdenum recovery in separation Evidence · text > 74.4% Mo recovery to a 56.8% Mo concentrate #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/surge-copper-reports-excellent-metallurgical-results-supporting-pre-feasibility--832f8043-3482-48ef-865b-0ca5e04f159e#fact-metallurgical-facts-8) Berg Project · molybdenum #### Identity - Project: Berg Project - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: SURG #### Test Work - Program Status: detailed - Test Type: flotation - Processing Route: copper-molybdenum separation - Sample: Supergene bulk concentrate separation #### Recovery - Recovery: 95.6 % - Recovery Basis: actual\_test #### Lab - Laboratory: ALS Metallurgy Kamloops #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Excellent molybdenum recovery in supergene separation. - Positive factor: High molybdenum recovery in separation test Evidence · text > 95.6% Mo recovery to a 50.9% Mo concentrate #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.