Titan Minerals Hits High-Grade Gold from Surface at Dynasty Project
New trenching results confirm multiple wide gold-silver zones at flagship Cerro Verde prospect
Titan Minerals (ASX:TTM) has announced significant new high-grade gold and silver results from surface trenching at its flagship Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, strengthening the company's position ahead of a resource update expected in Q3 2025.
The latest results from the Cerro Verde prospect include multiple wide gold-silver intersections directly from surface, delivering valuable data to support the upcoming resource modeling and JORC classification.
Standout Gold-Silver Results Highlight Near-Surface Potential
The company's latest trenching program delivered several impressive results, with standout intersections including:
- 4.5m @ 3.2 g/t gold, 3.5 g/t silver (CVC25-122)
- 6.2m @ 2.0 g/t gold, 20.2 g/t silver (CVC25-104)
- 6.4m @ 2.3 g/t gold, 12.1 g/t silver (CVT25-009)
- 12.6m @ 1.2 g/t gold, 13.0 g/t silver (CVT25-010)
Importantly, multiple trenches delivered high-grade results outside the current resource boundaries, potentially expanding the resource footprint:
- 12.0m @ 0.8 g/t gold, 4.7 g/t silver including 4.8m @ 1.7 g/t gold, 9.0 g/t silver (CVT25-011) – located ~80m southeast of drill-defined resources
- 2.8m @ 3.0 g/t gold, 2.5 g/t silver (CVT25-016) – located ~140m from drill-defined resources
"These latest trench results give us a valuable dataset that can be used to tie in downhole and along strike drill results with surface assay results, which provide strong control on the 3D mineralisation modelling being completed as part of the upcoming mineral resource estimate," said Titan's CEO Melanie Leighton.
Understanding Epithermal Gold Systems
Epithermal gold deposits, like those found at the Dynasty Project, typically form relatively near the Earth's surface (within 1-2km) in volcanic environments. These deposits often feature gold and silver mineralization in vein systems created when hot, mineral-rich fluids move up through rock fractures.
The presence of high-grade gold and silver directly from surface at Cerro Verde is significant for investors because:
- Lower mining costs – Near-surface mineralization can be accessed with minimal stripping
- Exploration efficiency – Surface trenching is a cost-effective exploration method compared to drilling
- Resource growth potential – Mineralization from surface increases the likelihood of resource expansion
Titan's results show classic epithermal characteristics with gold associated with sulfide minerals and quartz veining, typical of this deposit type.
Aggressive Exploration Strategy Builds Momentum
Titan's exploration approach at Dynasty combines several strategic elements to advance the project:
- Two diamond drill rigs currently operating at Cerro Verde
- Completed mobile magneto-telluric (MMT) geophysical survey targeting large-scale veins and feeder structures
- Ongoing surface mapping and trenching to define new targets
The company is pursuing a dual-track strategy:
- Resource definition – Infill drilling focused on Cerro Verde (hosts 1.9Moz of the project's 3.1Moz resource)
- Resource expansion – Testing new areas and extensions to known mineralization
Dynasty Gold Project: A Substantial Gold Asset
The Dynasty Gold Project represents a significant gold system with several notable attributes:
- 3.1 million ounce gold resource (July 2023 estimate)
- 9-kilometer strike length of epithermal mineralization
- Multiple gold-bearing prospects including Cerro Verde, Iguana, Trapichillo and Papayal
- Porphyry copper potential identified at multiple targets
The project's current resource breakdown includes:
| Category | Tonnes (Mt) | Gold (g/t) | Silver (g/t) | Gold (Moz) | Silver (Moz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicated | 22.7 | 1.83 | 9.3 | 1.33 | 6.8 |
| Inferred | 43.1 | 1.27 | 8.5 | 1.75 | 11.8 |
| Total | 65.8 | 1.46 | 8.8 | 3.08 | 18.6 |
Timeline to Resource Update and Next Steps
Investors should keep a close eye on several upcoming milestones:
- Resource infill drilling program (6,000m) to be completed within ~3 months
- MMT geophysical survey results expected in 3-4 weeks
- Mineral resource update targeted for late Q3 2025
- Ongoing exploration results as reconnaissance mapping and trenching continues
The focus on Cerro Verde is strategic, as it hosts almost two-thirds (1.9Moz) of Dynasty's total gold resource. The prospect features the widest, most strike-extensive and most predictable gold mineralization, defined from surface down to approximately 400 meters.
Why Investors Should Track Titan Minerals
Titan Minerals represents a compelling investment opportunity in the gold exploration sector for several reasons:
- Substantial existing resource – The 3.1Moz Dynasty Gold Project provides a solid foundation
- Near-surface high-grade gold – Recent results confirm mineralization directly from surface
- Resource growth potential – Multiple prospects across a 9km strike length remain underexplored
- Upcoming catalysts – Resource update in Q3 2025 and ongoing exploration results
- Strategic location – Ecuador is emerging as a significant mining destination with excellent infrastructure
The company's systematic approach to exploring the Dynasty Gold Project, combining cost-effective surface exploration with targeted drilling, positions Titan to potentially deliver significant resource growth while minimizing exploration expenditure.
With multiple work programs underway and a steady flow of results anticipated, Titan Minerals offers investors exposure to a substantial gold project with clear pathways to value creation in the near to medium term.
Want to Invest in Ecuador's Emerging Gold Story?
Discover why Titan Minerals' Dynasty Gold Project is gaining attention with its impressive 3.1Moz resource and high-grade gold results from surface. With a resource update scheduled for Q3 2025 and ongoing exploration delivering promising results, now is the time to evaluate this emerging investment opportunity. Visit Titan Minerals' website to learn more about their systematic approach to unlocking value across this substantial 9km gold system in Ecuador.
