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Highlights
Southern Hemisphere Mining releases updated copper-gold-molybdenum resource at Llahuin
Exploration target excludes Curiosity-Southern porphyry area, drilling planned in future phase
Infrastructure access and system scale flagged as key features by the company
Southern Hemisphere Mining Ltd (ASX:SUH), listed on the All Ordinaries, has delivered a resource estimate for the Llahuin Copper-Gold-Molybdenum Project, located in central Chile. The company highlighted the resource as a foundational element for progressing the site’s long-term development.
The copper-focused project lies close to Santiago and benefits from existing regional infrastructure, including roads, a power grid, and a sealed airstrip. The company’s recent updates reflect its aim to shape the Llahuin project into a mine-scale open-pit configuration.
Copper-Gold Resource Update and Exploration Focus
Southern Hemisphere Mining’s updated estimate defines a substantial copper-equivalent resource combining copper, gold, and molybdenum across the project's strike length. The company also announced an exploration target for additional tonnage across areas not included in the existing resource footprint.
The Curiosity-Southern porphyry target remains outside the current target boundaries, with drilling scheduled for a later phase. This exclusion is expected to preserve upside for future exploration programs and highlight the scale of the broader mineralised system.
Executive Commentary on Llahuin’s Growth Prospects
Chairman Mark Stowell noted the project’s extended strike and shallow drilling outcomes, viewing these as reinforcing the site’s broader development strategy. According to the company, the large footprint of surface mineralisation and the configuration of the porphyry system open opportunities for future expansion.
Additionally, further resource growth is being eyed across targets including Cerro-Feon and newly identified zones at Ferro West and Ferro South. These areas have seen limited drilling so far and are being flagged for follow-up work as the company builds its pipeline.
Development Pathway for Open-Pit Scale Extraction
The Llahuin Project is envisioned as a porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum deposit with iron-oxide copper-gold mineralisation characteristics. The project’s location in a mineral-rich belt, coupled with proximity to logistics infrastructure, supports the company’s ongoing strategic work.
Southern Hemisphere Mining continues to explore ways to refine the scale and layout of the resource towards a mine-ready configuration. With new exploration set to resume later in the year, further updates may follow based on geological mapping and drilling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Llahuin Project owned by Southern Hemisphere Mining (ASX:SUH)?
The Llahuin Project is a copper-gold-molybdenum system in central Chile, operated by Southern Hemisphere Mining, with defined resources and active exploration underway. - What are the key growth areas at Llahuin mentioned by Southern Hemisphere?
The company highlights Cerro-Feon, Ferro West, and Ferro South as targets with additional growth potential based on limited drilling and geophysical signals. - What infrastructure supports the Llahuin Project in Chile?
The site benefits from road access, a sealed airstrip, and connection to the regional electricity grid, providing logistical support for exploration and development work.
