{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Company Interviews","title":"Pacific Ridge Exploration (TSXV:PEX) - Tapping into BC's Copper-Gold Amid Global Demand Surge","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1443,"description":"Interview with Blaine Monaghan, President & CEO of Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/pacific-ridge-exploration-pex-copper-gold-drilling-for-250mt-3127Recording date: 30th July 2024Pacific Ridge Exploration (TSXV:PEX) is positioning itself as a key player in the copper-gold exploration sector in British Columbia, Canada. Led by President and CEO Blaine Monaghan, the company is strategically focused on porphyry deposits in the mineral-rich Quesnel Terrane, a geological belt known for hosting significant copper-gold deposits.The company's portfolio includes several promising projects:Kliyul: The flagship project, where Pacific Ridge has invested nearly $20 million since acquisition in 2020. Recent drilling has expanded the mineralized footprint and indicated potential for higher-grade mineralization at depth.RDP: A 100% owned project recently returned from an option agreement with Antofagasta, with claims in good standing for over a decade.Chuchi: The focus of an upcoming drill program, optioned from Centerra Gold. Historical drilling was shallow, and the company believes there's significant potential to extend mineralization at depth.Redton and Onjo: Earlier-stage projects offering additional exploration upside.Pacific Ridge's near-term catalyst is the planned drill program at Chuchi. CEO Monaghan states, \"We believe the mineralization is open to depth,\" highlighting the potential for a new discovery if they can extend known mineralization beyond current shallow depths. The company has demonstrated resilience in challenging market conditions, successfully raising capital to fund exploration activities. A recent financing of approximately $1.6-1.7 million will primarily support the Chuchi drill program.Pacific Ridge's focus on British Columbia offers several advantages. The region boasts excellent geological potential, improving infrastructure, and a supportive mining jurisdiction. Monaghan emphasizes, \"We are...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1wv-MFlQAgnm-ca64e5kK4984dZB0os8-HJdRVsI74M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNTcyLzE2MjM5/NTQyMDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}