
Our Focus Area
The Dardanelle Project
Located near Terrace, BC, the Dardanelle Project is rich in gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Positioned within the mineral-rich Hazelton Group, it offers excellent infrastructure access and impressive results, including gold assays up to 695 g/t. This project highlights Pluto Ventures’ commitment to unlocking sustainable resource potential in British Columbia.

Our Focus Area
The Dardanelle Project
Located near Terrace, BC, the Dardanelle Project is rich in gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Positioned within the mineral-rich Hazelton Group, it offers excellent infrastructure access and impressive results, including gold assays up to 695 g/t. This project highlights Pluto Ventures’ commitment to unlocking sustainable resource potential in British Columbia.

Our Focus Area
The Dardanelle Project
Located near Terrace, BC, the Dardanelle Project is rich in gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. Positioned within the mineral-rich Hazelton Group, it offers excellent infrastructure access and impressive results, including gold assays up to 695 g/t. This project highlights Pluto Ventures’ commitment to unlocking sustainable resource potential in British Columbia.
Exploration Highlights
Location Details
The Dardanelle Project is a significant mineral exploration project located east of Terrace, British Columbia, with excellent nearby infrastructure.
Location Details
The Dardanelle Project is a significant mineral exploration project located east of Terrace, British Columbia, with excellent nearby infrastructure.
Location Details
The Dardanelle Project is a significant mineral exploration project located east of Terrace, British Columbia, with excellent nearby infrastructure.
Land Package
15 mineral claims covering 1,434.02 hectares and the exploration work includes geophysical surveys, diamond drilling, and detailed sampling programs focused on extending known mineralization zones
Land Package
15 mineral claims covering 1,434.02 hectares and the exploration work includes geophysical surveys, diamond drilling, and detailed sampling programs focused on extending known mineralization zones
Land Package
15 mineral claims covering 1,434.02 hectares and the exploration work includes geophysical surveys, diamond drilling, and detailed sampling programs focused on extending known mineralization zones
Proximity to Infrastructure
Proximity to Terrace with a regional airport, rail access, and power lines. Logging roads from Copper River extend 18 km to 20 meters of the historical adit portal. The explored area is fully accessible by ATV trails, with new trails added in the eastern section from recent logging.
Proximity to Infrastructure
Proximity to Terrace with a regional airport, rail access, and power lines. Logging roads from Copper River extend 18 km to 20 meters of the historical adit portal. The explored area is fully accessible by ATV trails, with new trails added in the eastern section from recent logging.
Proximity to Infrastructure
Proximity to Terrace with a regional airport, rail access, and power lines. Logging roads from Copper River extend 18 km to 20 meters of the historical adit portal. The explored area is fully accessible by ATV trails, with new trails added in the eastern section from recent logging.
Key Polymetallic Signature
The Dardanelle project is characterized by its polymetallic mineralization, including gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. This makes it attractive for diversified metal production potential, aligning with strategic exploration aims.
Key Polymetallic Signature
The Dardanelle project is characterized by its polymetallic mineralization, including gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. This makes it attractive for diversified metal production potential, aligning with strategic exploration aims.
Key Polymetallic Signature
The Dardanelle project is characterized by its polymetallic mineralization, including gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc. This makes it attractive for diversified metal production potential, aligning with strategic exploration aims.
Mineralization Structure
Known vein system extends over 700 meters in strike and 180 meters in depth - NW-SE trending faults and dykes; main dyke is 5-10 meters wide and steeply dipping.
Mineralization Structure
Known vein system extends over 700 meters in strike and 180 meters in depth - NW-SE trending faults and dykes; main dyke is 5-10 meters wide and steeply dipping.
Mineralization Structure
Known vein system extends over 700 meters in strike and 180 meters in depth - NW-SE trending faults and dykes; main dyke is 5-10 meters wide and steeply dipping.
Primary Mineralization
Gold, silver, with presence of pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, argentite, galena, arsenopyrite, bornite, covellite
Primary Mineralization
Gold, silver, with presence of pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, argentite, galena, arsenopyrite, bornite, covellite
Primary Mineralization
Gold, silver, with presence of pyrite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, argentite, galena, arsenopyrite, bornite, covellite
Surrounding Rocks
Triassic-Jurassic volcanic rocks of Hazelton Group, intruded by the Kleanza Plutonic Suite.
Surrounding Rocks
Triassic-Jurassic volcanic rocks of Hazelton Group, intruded by the Kleanza Plutonic Suite.
Surrounding Rocks
Triassic-Jurassic volcanic rocks of Hazelton Group, intruded by the Kleanza Plutonic Suite.

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Historic Exploration


1920s
Initial Exploration
Early prospecting activities identified mineralized zones on the Dardanelle property. Limited documentation exists, but initial findings indicated potential for precious and base metals.
1920s
Initial Exploration
Early prospecting activities identified mineralized zones on the Dardanelle property. Limited documentation exists, but initial findings indicated potential for precious and base metals.
1920s
Initial Exploration
Early prospecting activities identified mineralized zones on the Dardanelle property. Limited documentation exists, but initial findings indicated potential for precious and base metals.
1980s
Advanced Sampling & Mapping
Renewed interest led to more detailed surface sampling and geological mapping. Assays from this period reported notable gold and silver values in surface exposures, sparking further exploration interest
1980s
Advanced Sampling & Mapping
Renewed interest led to more detailed surface sampling and geological mapping. Assays from this period reported notable gold and silver values in surface exposures, sparking further exploration interest
1980s
Advanced Sampling & Mapping
Renewed interest led to more detailed surface sampling and geological mapping. Assays from this period reported notable gold and silver values in surface exposures, sparking further exploration interest
2020
High-Grade Surface Sampling
Grab sampling on the property yielded highgrade results, including 52.6 g/t Au, 74.8 g/t Ag, and 4.21% Pb. These results highlighted significant gold and silver concentrations and indicated a strong lead presence, making the property a high-priority exploration target
2020
High-Grade Surface Sampling
Grab sampling on the property yielded highgrade results, including 52.6 g/t Au, 74.8 g/t Ag, and 4.21% Pb. These results highlighted significant gold and silver concentrations and indicated a strong lead presence, making the property a high-priority exploration target
2020
High-Grade Surface Sampling
Grab sampling on the property yielded highgrade results, including 52.6 g/t Au, 74.8 g/t Ag, and 4.21% Pb. These results highlighted significant gold and silver concentrations and indicated a strong lead presence, making the property a high-priority exploration target
2021
Expanded Sampling & Drilling
A follow-up grab sampling program in 2021 revealed even higher grades, with assays returning 695 g/t Au, 206 g/t Ag, and 2.3% Pb. A 10-hole drilling program was conducted to assess the depth and continuity of mineralization. Key drill results included quartz vein intersections with visible mineralization, enhancing the property’s profile as a polymetallic prospect with gold, silver, lead, and zinc potential.
2021
Expanded Sampling & Drilling
A follow-up grab sampling program in 2021 revealed even higher grades, with assays returning 695 g/t Au, 206 g/t Ag, and 2.3% Pb. A 10-hole drilling program was conducted to assess the depth and continuity of mineralization. Key drill results included quartz vein intersections with visible mineralization, enhancing the property’s profile as a polymetallic prospect with gold, silver, lead, and zinc potential.
2021
Expanded Sampling & Drilling
A follow-up grab sampling program in 2021 revealed even higher grades, with assays returning 695 g/t Au, 206 g/t Ag, and 2.3% Pb. A 10-hole drilling program was conducted to assess the depth and continuity of mineralization. Key drill results included quartz vein intersections with visible mineralization, enhancing the property’s profile as a polymetallic prospect with gold, silver, lead, and zinc potential.
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Pluto Ventures is a forward-thinking mineral exploration company focused on uncovering high-grade polymetallic deposits in British Columbia. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we leverage advanced geological practices to unlock the potential of resource-rich formations, driving value for investors and fostering economic growth in the communities we operate.
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Suite 2250-1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9, CA
+1 (604) 688-9588
Pluto Ventures is a forward-thinking mineral exploration company focused on uncovering high-grade polymetallic deposits in British Columbia. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we leverage advanced geological practices to unlock the potential of resource-rich formations, driving value for investors and fostering economic growth in the communities we operate.
Reach Us
Suite 2250-1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9, CA
+1 (604) 688-9588
Pluto Ventures is a forward-thinking mineral exploration company focused on uncovering high-grade polymetallic deposits in British Columbia. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we leverage advanced geological practices to unlock the potential of resource-rich formations, driving value for investors and fostering economic growth in the communities we operate.
Reach Us
Suite 2250-1055 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9, CA
+1 (604) 688-9588