Luca Mining Corp.'s latest drilling results from the Campo Morado project in Guerrero, Mexico have revealed exceptionally high-grade mineralization of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead. This discovery not only substantially increases the mineral resource estimate but also creates new market opportunities for mining ground support products.
Luca Mining Corp. recently announced outstanding drilling results from its Campo Morado polymetallic project in Guerrero, Mexico. The results come from 6 surface drill holes and 5 underground drill holes at the Reforma deposit, showing high-grade mineralization with particularly significant improvements in precious metal content.
This drilling campaign represents the first major drilling activity since the mine began production in 2014, confirming the scale, continuity, and grade of the Reforma deposit. Results indicate mineralization grades equal to or higher than previously reported values.
The drilling campaign yielded remarkable results. Surface hole CMRF25-07 intersected 37.2 meters at 211.2 meters depth with a gold equivalent grade of 13.85 g/t (5.87 g/t gold, 367.50 g/t silver, 0.53% copper, 5.54% zinc, and 2.57% lead).
Particularly noteworthy was a 6.2-meter ultra-high-grade section within this hole with a gold equivalent grade reaching 43.77 g/t (20.81 g/t gold, 1484.20 g/t silver, 0.82% copper, 5.98% zinc, and 4.58% lead).
Other holes including CMRF25-06, CMRF25-03, and CMRF25-02 also showed excellent mineralization, further confirming the value and development potential of this deposit.
In addition to surface drilling, underground holes also yielded positive results, confirming grades and extensions in previously untested areas around the Southwest, Largo, and Bajo zones.
Among these, underground hole CMUG-25-022 intersected 5.5 meters within 20 meters of existing underground operations with a gold equivalent grade of 15.2 g/t (3.20 g/t gold, 252.6 g/t silver, 2.19% copper, 12.79% zinc, and 5.10% lead).
These underground results are particularly valuable as they are close to existing underground workings, meaning they can be relatively quickly converted to mineable resources, providing substantial support for the project's near-term development.
The Campo Morado project hosts multiple polymetallic massive sulfide deposits containing various metals including gold, silver, copper, zinc, and lead, forming part of the Sierra Madre del Sur mineral belt.
With the development of such high-grade deposits, the demand for high-quality mining ground support products is growing. Ground support is a critical factor in ensuring safety in underground operations, particularly in complex geological conditions found in polymetallic mines.
In recent years, significant advancements have been made in ground support technology. For example, the "Safe and Efficient Development of Deep Resources and Dynamic Collaborative Prevention and Control of Disasters Technology" developed by Chalco International Changsha Institute includes new support systems that improve tunnel stability by over 50%.
Modern mine support has evolved into composite systems combining multiple technologies. For weak and fractured rock masses, various support construction techniques have been developed that greatly ensure safety during tunnel excavation and use.
In application cases at the Jiama copper polymetallic mine, good engineering results were achieved through composite tunnel support technology formed by various fracture rock reinforcement methods including medium-depth hole grouting, small导管 grouting, and advanced small pipe roofs.
New materials such as polyester fiber high-strength weather-resistant rigid support nets offer advantages including high strength, hardness, shear resistance, acid and alkali resistance, corrosion resistance, flame retardancy, and anti-static properties. With a service life of over 50 years, they have become effective replacements for traditional metal support nets.
Mining investment in Mexico is recovering. The country's mining investment is expected to reach $5.308 billion in 2025, a 12-year high, with projected growth of 4.8%.
The successful drilling at Campo Morado and the high-grade mineralization it demonstrates suggest further strengthening of mining activities in Mexico, which will drive increased demand for mining support products and services.
Luca Mining's other project in Mexico, the Tahuehueto gold-silver mine, commenced commercial production in April 2025 and is expected to produce 85,000 to 100,000 gold equivalent ounces this year. This demonstrates the company's ability to advance projects from exploration to production stage, providing experience and confidence for Campo Morado's development.
With the advancement of high-grade mineral projects like Campo Morado, Mexico's mining sector is showing strong growth momentum. Luca has recently expanded its Tahuehueto mineral package in Durango by acquiring mining concessions from Fresnillo's subsidiary company, increasing land holdings by over 25%.
These development activities not意味着 increased mineral resources but also represent growing demand for high-quality mine support solutions. Advanced support systems are crucial for ensuring safe and efficient mining operations in complex geological conditions, particularly in polymetallic deposits.
The mining support industry is addressing these challenges through technological innovation, developing more efficient, durable, and safer support solutions to support sustainable global mining development.
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