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Great Southern Copper targets copper-rich zones in Chile with expanded fieldwork.
Planned drilling set to focus on the Especularita and San Lorenzo projects.
Strengthened technical teams support next-stage project development.
Great Southern Copper (LSE:GSCU) operates within the copper exploration sector and continues to progress its projects across mineral-rich regions of Chile. The company’s strategic interests remain focused on Especularita and San Lorenzo, two exploration-stage projects showing extensive mineralisation characteristics. Project activities are supported by a growing technical team and planned resource definition work aimed at expanding geological understanding.
Progress at Especularita Project Highlights Key Mineral Targets
The Especularita project spans a wide region that features multiple structurally controlled mineral zones. Recent groundwork has included systematic mapping, rock sampling, and geological interpretation aimed at identifying target areas.
Cuerpo 3 and other identified zones within the licence area exhibit extensive alteration and surface copper presence. These findings are contributing to target definition for future drilling campaigns. Ongoing geophysical and geochemical programmes aim to identify subsurface continuity in mineralisation trends.
San Lorenzo Project Advances Toward Drill Readiness
San Lorenzo remains another core focus, with exploration conducted across areas showing strong copper characteristics from previous campaigns. Mapping and trenching activities have delineated targets showing wide copper zones and alteration halos.
Planned drilling is structured to test geophysical responses correlated with surface data, aiming to determine mineral continuity and structural features influencing distribution. Existing datasets are being refined using 3D modelling techniques to optimise drill collar locations and expected depths.
Enhanced Technical Capability for Field Execution
To support project advancement, Great Southern Copper has reinforced its operational and geological teams in-country. The additions include geoscientists with regional copper exploration experience, alongside consultants specialising in porphyry and IOCG systems.
Field logistics have been arranged to facilitate seamless execution of sampling, mapping, and drilling operations across both project areas. The company is focusing on resource flexibility, ensuring all field teams are equipped to operate under various terrain and weather conditions.
Chile Remains Central to Project Development Strategy
The company’s project portfolio lies within regions of Chile historically associated with high-grade copper systems. Access to exploration infrastructure, public geological data, and previous exploration records allows project progression with informed planning. Continued field assessment and technical preparation form the foundation for the next round of on-site activities, with priority targets already identified and supporting datasets under review for refinement.
