Western Metallica Drills Large Multiphase Porphyry System at Its Caña Brava Cu-Mo Project In Peru

Core Viewpoint - Western Metallica Resources Corp. has reported promising initial results from its ongoing drill program at the Luz Maria copper-molybdenum target, indicating the presence of a significant Cu-Mo porphyry system in Northern Peru [1][6][7]. Drilling Highlights - Three diamond drill holes have been completed at the Luz Maria prospect, all intersecting broad intervals of strongly altered intrusive rocks typical of Andean porphyry systems [4]. - Drill hole LM24DD001 reached a depth of 396.1 meters, intersecting 275 meters of altered and mineralized diorite with average grades of 400 ppm Cu and 100 ppm Mo [4][6]. - Drill hole LM24DD002, completed to 329.7 meters, showed increasing alteration intensity, with the best result being 1.8 meters at 0.2% Cu [4][5]. - Drill hole LM24DD003, terminated at 330.45 meters due to operational issues, intercepted a strongly altered quartz-monzonite intrusion, indicating increasing mineralization density at depth [5][6]. Geological Context - The Luz Maria project is located within a 500 meters by 300 meters area, representing less than 5% of the defined alteration footprint, suggesting significant potential for further exploration [4][6]. - The project is situated in a region known for world-class deposits, with the Caña Brava Project being strategically located near industrial ports and major roads [9][10]. Future Exploration Plans - The company plans to conduct a 6-hole maiden scout drill program to further assess the size and grade of the porphyry system, having only tested a small portion of the alteration footprint so far [6][8]. - Additional targets, such as Caña Brava 1, are also being explored, with plans for drilling a 1.5 km by 1.5 km phyllic alteration anomaly [8][10]. Technical Assurance - Sample preparation and analyses are conducted following standard industry procedures, ensuring the reliability of the results [11]. Company Overview - Western Metallica Resources Corp. is focused on mineral resource exploration and development, holding the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Caña Brava copper-molybdenum project in Peru [13].