Strong Drill Results from Linderos Copper Project Solidify Major Porphyry Discovery Potential

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Significant discoveries are unfolding at the Linderos Copper Project in southern Ecuador, where joint venture partner Hanrine, a subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, is aggressively drilling a 25,000-metre program to define the extent of the porphyry system. With the latest results confirming mineralisation over more than 1 kilometre of strike and depth, the Linderos project now showcases a large-scale porphyry discovery potential, augmented by consistent copper-gold intersections.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hanrine has completed 11,453 metres across 11 diamond holes, with recent assays returning notable copper-gold intercepts, including 693.9 metres at 0.25% copper equivalent (CuEq) from 325.5 metres, and 262.9 metres at 0.37% CuEq from 196.1 metres.
  • Mineralisation remains open both laterally and at depth, with the porphyry body extending further than originally defined, suggesting potential for higher-grade zones associated with potassic alteration and dense porphyry veining.
  • The joint venture partnership with Hanrine, a subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, has reached multiple milestones, including completing 10,000 metres of drilling to increase its interest in Linderos to 30%, with a further 15,000 metres of drilling required to lift its stake to 51% by mid-2026.
  • Titan Minerals CEO Melanie Leighton emphasized the non-dilutive exploration and development benefits of partnering with Hancock Prospecting, enabling Titan to maintain exposure to the exploration upside of a potentially significant scale porphyry copper deposit.
  • Drilling at the Copper Ridge prospect has shown the porphyry body to be wider and deeper than originally defined, with mineralisation trending northwest-southeast and remaining untested to the southeast beneath the adjacent Meseta gold prospect.
  • The partnership has successfully demonstrated progress towards unlocking significant value for Titan's shareholders through its in-ground investment at Linderos, further driving exploration and development efforts.

Statistics:

  • 11,453 metres of diamond drilling completed by Hanrine across 11 holes.
  • 5 notable copper-gold intercepts reported, including 693.9 metres at 0.25% CuEq and 262.9 metres at 0.37% CuEq.
  • Potential exists for higher-grade zones associated with potassic alteration and dense porphyry veining, with mineralisation remaining open to the southeast and under the adjacent Meseta gold prospect.
  • 25,000 metres of drilling required to further define the porphyry system.
  • Hancock Prospecting to receive a 51% stake in the project upon completion of the 25,000-metre drilling program.
  • Titan Minerals to receive a US$1 million cash payment upon milestone completion.

Sources:

  • "Titan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM, OTC:TTTNF) has reported another round of strong drill results from the Linderos Copper Project in southern Ecuador..." (Source: Various industry publications)