Breakthrough Minerals (ASX:BTM) is planning to begin an exploration drilling program at its Hazel Creek Copper-Gold Project within the Mt Isa region in Queensland, Australia.
In March 2026, the company will conduct a diamond drilling program of approximately 3,000m to uncover the potential for resource expansion at the Turpentine Deposit.
The Turpentine Deposit consists of a mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 8.7 million tonnes @ 1.16 copper equivalent for 101,000 tonnes of contained copper equivalent metal in the inferred category.
Executive Director Peretz Schapiro says the project is a “cornerstone” for the current acquisition.
“We are looking forward to getting on the ground to follow the significant potential, and we look forward to a busy 2026,” Schapiro says.
Results of ‘high-grade’ intercepts from drillhole EHDD003 include 11m @ 2.0% copper and 0.5 grams per tonne gold from 277m, including 5.1 copper and 1.3g/t gold from 277m.
This announcement follows the company’s announcement of a binding agreement to acquire the Queensland copper gold project, executed through the purchase of Dingo Minerals from subsidiaries of Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS). The company anticipates completion of the acquisition in late February or early March 2026.
Breakthrough says drilling will continue in 2026, with a reverse circulation drilling program being planned across 2,500m, This will be the top priority for the company.
The program will focus on the advancement of current mineral resources, converting exploration targets into mineral resource estimates, and discovering new areas of mineralisation.
The company also plans further drilling at other projects including Eight Mile Creek East, which is another opportunity for exploration growth, with intersects of 50m @ 0.7% copper and 0.2g/t gold from 86m.
Breakthrough Minerals is an Australian mineral exploration company focused on copper and gold projects state-wide.
Write to Paige Furner at Mining.com.au
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