Belararox’s TMT Drilling Milestone Raises Stakes Ahead of March Assay Results
Belararox Limited has initiated drilling at its Malambo copper-gold porphyry target and is making steady progress at Tambo South, marking a pivotal phase in the Toro-Malambo-Tambo Project in Argentina.
- Drilling commenced at Malambo with a 1,200m diamond drill hole targeting two porphyry models
- Tambo South drilling ongoing with copper sulphides and classic porphyry mineralisation observed
- Visual mineralisation includes covellite, chalcopyrite, bornite, and molybdenite
- Assay results from core samples expected by end of March 2025
- TMT Project strategically located between major South American metallogenic belts
Drilling Initiated at Malambo
Belararox Limited (ASX: BRX) has commenced diamond drilling at the Malambo prospect, part of its Toro-Malambo-Tambo (TMT) Project in Argentina's San Juan Province. The first hole, TMT-MAL-DDH-001, is planned to reach approximately 1,200 meters, aiming to intersect two key porphyry copper-gold targets known as the Halley and Cohen Models. These targets are supported by extensive geochemical and geophysical data, including drone magnetics and 3D geochemical modelling, which align with global porphyry deposit analogues.
Progress at Tambo South
Simultaneously, drilling continues at the high-priority Tambo South target, where the first hole has reached 790 meters depth as of early February. Geological logging has identified copper sulphides such as covellite, chalcopyrite, and bornite, alongside molybdenite, hallmarks of a deeper porphyry system. Visual estimates of mineralisation, including B-type quartz veins with chalcopyrite and magnetite, reinforce the prospectivity of this target. The drilling performance is meeting expected production rates, underscoring operational efficiency.
Strategic Significance of the TMT Project
The TMT Project occupies a geologically significant position between the prolific El Indio and Maricunga metallogenic belts, regions known for substantial copper and gold deposits. Belararox’s exploration strategy leverages advanced remote sensing data, geological mapping, and geochemical sampling to delineate multiple targets across the project area. The Malambo and Tambo South prospects are among twelve identified targets exhibiting surface expressions consistent with high-sulphidation epithermal and porphyry-style mineral systems.
Looking Ahead
Core samples from the ongoing drilling campaigns are being prepared for assay, with results anticipated by the end of March 2025. These assays will provide critical data to validate the visual mineralisation observations and guide subsequent exploration phases. Managing Director Arvind Misra highlighted the significance of the current drilling milestone, emphasizing the alignment of observed mineralisation with geological models and the potential for substantial resource development.
Belararox’s methodical approach, combining cutting-edge geophysical techniques with rigorous fieldwork, positions the company well to unlock value from the TMT Project. The coming months will be pivotal as assay results emerge and the company refines its exploration targets.
Bottom Line?
As assay results approach, Belararox’s TMT Project stands at a crossroads that could redefine its copper-gold potential.
Questions in the middle?
- Will assay results confirm the promising visual mineralisation observed at Tambo South and Malambo?
- How might the dual-target drilling strategy at Malambo influence the scale and scope of resource estimates?
- What are the implications of these exploration results for Belararox’s broader project pipeline and market positioning?
