Latest Porphyry Systems News

Sunstone Metals reported strong exploration progress in the June 2026 quarter at its Bramaderos and El Palmar gold-copper projects in Ecuador, highlighted by consistent long mineralised intersections and a $10 million capital raise.

FMR Resources reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drill program at the Llahuin JV, revealing extensive copper-gold-molybdenum mineralisation. The company also progresses its acquisition of the La Lorena Project with high-grade rock chip samples and identifies multiple magnetic targets for follow-up.

Australian Critical Minerals has completed its initial diamond drilling at the Flint Project in Peru, revealing a substantial high-sulphidation hydrothermal system and signs of porphyry-style mineralisation. Assay results from the standout drill hole are awaited, with further drilling planned to explore the system’s broader extent.

Koonenberry Gold (ASX:KNB) bolstered its NSW portfolio by acquiring the Gundagai Gold-Copper Project and delivering strong drill results at Enmore and Junee JV, positioning for an active exploration phase.

LinQ Minerals has delivered significant drilling results at its Gilmore Project, confirming a large shallow copper-gold porphyry system at Monza and extending high-grade gold-copper mineralisation at Dam. With a strong cash position and multiple assay results pending, the company is well placed for further exploration.

AusQuest’s inaugural deep diamond drill-hole at its Cangallo project in Peru reveals extensive copper mineralisation down to 880 metres, underpinning the scale of the porphyry system. Assays are pending, with further drilling underway to probe higher-grade zones.

Hancock Prospecting's Hanrine subsidiary has fast-tracked its earn-in to a majority 51% stake in Titan Minerals' Linderos Copper Project in Ecuador, backed by extensive porphyry copper intersections from recent drilling.

LCL Resources has been granted the Kau Creek Exploration Licence in Papua New Guinea, consolidating its tenure over a significant mineralised corridor with historic high-grade gold and silver results. The milestone triggers a A$200,000 payment from Rio Tinto under their farm-in agreement, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

LinQ Minerals has reported strong copper-gold intersections from its maiden drilling at the Monza prospect within the Gilmore Project, confirming significant shallow mineralisation and extending the known porphyry system.

FMR Resources’ ongoing IP survey at La Martuca within the La Lorena Project has revealed two significant sulphide chargeability anomalies, enhancing the case for a large-scale copper-gold system and setting the stage for drilling in late 2026.

Waratah Minerals (ASX:WTM) has delivered robust drilling results from its Consols Zone at the Spur Project, extending high-grade gold mineralisation across multiple directions and depths. Notable intercepts include a 144m run at 1.49 g/t Au, underpinning the project's district-scale potential.

Ballymore Resources has kicked off a deep Magnetotelluric survey at its Dittmer Project, aiming to pinpoint a concealed porphyry copper-gold system beneath a historic high-grade gold mine while advancing underground development and resource drilling.