True North Copper (ASX:TNC) has begun its 2026 Mt Oxide exploration campaign with a geophysics campaign in Queensland focusing on the Dorman Fault Zone and the Mt Gordon corridor.
The geophysics program consists of an 11 line-kilometre induced polarisation survey to target extensions to the 2025 Aquila discovery, as well as regional prospects at Ivena, Rhea, Apollo, and Acanthis.
The Aquila discovery validates geophysics-led targeting, with intercepts returning 145m @ 0.75% copper and 59m @ 1.77% copper.
The program will be integrated with existing geology and geochemistry datasets to refine drill targets for an upcoming drilling campaign. Phase one drilling is expected to begin shortly.
Managing Director Andrew Mooney says the Aquila discovery indicates the “scale and potential” of the greater system and confirms True North’s geophysics-led approach.
“We are now applying this proven geophysics approach across multiple targets, with the aim of building a pipeline of repeatable discoveries and systematically growing the Mt Oxide resource base,” Mooney says.
“With geophysics underway and drilling commencing shortly, we are well positioned to deliver a strong flow of exploration results as we advance Mt Oxide towards a significant standalone copper development opportunity.”
True North Copper is focused on advancing its portfolio of copper assets in North Queensland.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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