British Columbia stands as one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions, renowned for its rich geological endowment and mining-friendly regulatory environment.
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From the historic gold rushes of the 19th century to today’s high-tech exploration for critical and battery metals, the province continues to attract global attention. Its diverse mineral wealth—including gold, silver, copper, zinc, and increasingly vital elements like lithium and rare earths—positions B.C. at the forefront of the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With robust infrastructure, skilled labor, and strong First Nations partnerships, British Columbia offers a compelling landscape for companies seeking to unlock the next generation of mineral discoveries.
[This article is disseminated in partnership with Equity Metals Corp. It is intended to inform investors and should not be taken as a recommendation or financial advice.]Equity Metals Corp. (TSXV:EQTY) is rapidly emerging as a compelling exploration-stage company with a diversified portfolio of high-potential assets in British Columbia, Canada. The company’s flagship Silver Queen Project continues to deliver exceptional results, while the newly acquired Arlington Gold-Copper Property adds a promising dimension to its exploration strategy. With no royalty encumbrances, a seasoned management team, and a strong 2025 exploration pipeline, Equity Metals is in a stable position to capitalize on the growing demand for precious, base, and critical metals.
Company highlights
- High-grade resource: at Silver Queen remains open for expansion
- No royalty burden: enhancing project economics
- Exceptional assay results:across multiple veins
- 2025 drilling underway: building on a 187 per cent increase in Indicated and 30 per cent in Inferred AgEq resources
- Diversified exploration upside: gold, copper, diamonds, silica sand, and critical metals
- New Arlington Project: adds a significant gold-copper asset; drilling has begun
- Experienced leadership: with a proven track record in discovery and development
Silver Queen Project: A high-grade, district-scale asset
Located in the prolific Skeena Arch region of British Columbia, the Silver Queen Project is a district-scale property with both near-term and long-term exploration potential.
Project highlights
- Geological setting: Intermediate-sulfidation epithermal veins (short-term focus) and copper porphyry targets (long-term potential).\
- Infrastructure: Excellent access and infrastructure in a mature mining region
- Historic development: ~9 km of underground workings since 1912
- NI 43-101 resource (2022): High-grade silver-equivalent resource with positive metallurgy
- Metallurgical recoveries: Up to 83 per cent Au, 95 per cent Ag, 93 per cent Cu, 91 per cent Pb, and 98 per cent Zn
- Drilling activity: 52,877 metres (146 holes) drilled since late 2020
2024 exploration success
Equity Metals completed 42 holes totalling 17,209 metres across four key target areas:
- George Lake: 18 holes (7,553m) tested 550m of strike length; bonanza-grade mineralization confirmed
- Camp and Camp North: 8 holes (3,704m); new discovery at Camp North and extended vein projections
- No. 3 Vein North: 16 holes (5,952m); extended strike length by 400m
2025 exploration plans
- Q1: Assay compilation and interpretation (completed)
- Q2–Q4: 6,000 metres of drilling planned (in progress); Resource modelling at George Lake, No. 3 North, and Camp-Sveinson toward resource update (in progress)
- Initial budget: C$1.6 million
Arlington Property: A new frontier for gold-copper discovery
The Arlington Property, located in southern B.C.’s Greenwood Mining District, spans 35.84 square km across nine tenure claims. It offers year-round access and is situated in a region known for historic high-grade production.
In early June 2025, the company began a +3,000 metre drilling program, targeting three separate clusters of strongly anomalous Au-Ag-As-in-soil anomalies.
Drilling has tested three separate “hot-spot” clusters of strongly anomalous Au-Ag-As values within the larger South Fresh Pots soil anomaly (see figure below). Geophysical features identified in a DCIP geophysical survey conducted earlier this year have greatly enhanced targeting at both the South and North Fresh Pot areas. Assays are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Geological potential
- Analogues: Potentially similar to the Buckhorn (1Moz Au), Phoenix (1Moz Au, 6Moz Ag, 500Mlb Cu), and Beaverdell (35Moz Ag) mines
- Terrain: Moderate, with extensive logging roads for easy access
Q4 2024 surface sampling results
- 217 soil samples and 22 rock samples collected
- 33 soil samples: >100ppb Au, with 3 >1g/t Au
- South Fresh Pots Target: Au-in-soil anomaly expanded to 800m x 800m
2025 exploration program (drilling completed), assays pending
- Geophysics: DCIP survey over Fresh Pots anomaly; airborne LiDAR and magnetic/radiometric surveys
- Surface work: Continued mapping and sampling
- Drilling: 3,400 metres targeting three Au-Ag-As soil anomaly clusters
- Initial budget: C$1.2 million
Leadership insights
“Drill target selection for this initial 2025 exploration program is the culmination of several generations of surface sampling, augmented by new airborne and ground geophysical data,” VP Exploration Rob Macdonald commented in a news release. “Three specific gold-in soil sample clusters have been selected for testing in this first round of drilling on this new and exciting early-stage exploration project, with tremendous discovery potential. Targets continue to be developed as new data is acquired and compiled into the growing database, which will form the basis for further exploration and drilling on the Arlington Project in 2025.”
Why invest in Equity Metals?
Equity Metals offers a unique opportunity for investors seeking exposure to a balanced portfolio of precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals in a top-tier mining jurisdiction. The company’s dual-asset strategy—anchored by the high-grade Silver Queen Project and the emerging Arlington Property—positions it to deliver value through discovery and resource growth.
Key investment drivers
- High-grade, expandable resources with strong metallurgy
- Diversified commodity exposure: silver, gold, copper, zinc, lead, and critical metals
- Aggressive, fully funded exploration in 2025
- Experienced team with a track record of success
- Stable location in British Columbia, a mining-friendly jurisdiction with excellent infrastructure
Equity Metals Corp. is unlocking the value of underexplored, high-potential assets in British Columbia. With a clear focus on resource expansion and discovery, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the global demand for metals that power the modern economy.
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