Acquisition of Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project in Chile

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Stock Lodestar Minerals Ltd (LSR.ASX)
Release Time 20 Aug 2026, 8:41 a.m.
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 Lodestar Minerals Acquires Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Project in Chile
Key Points
  • Acquisition of five exploration tenements and three exploration licence applications
  • Initial cash payment of USD $30,000
  • Approximately six km prospective porphyry corridor with over 8,000m of historical drilling
  • Maiden drilling program targeted for Q2 CY2027
  • Strategic fit with Lodestar's Chilean copper portfolio
Full Summary

Lodestar Minerals Limited has entered into an Option Agreement with Minera Bornita SpA over five exploration tenements forming the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project in Chile's Atacama Region. The acquisition includes an initial cash payment of USD $30,000, with additional payments over five years. The project covers approximately 22 km2, with historical drilling totaling over 8,000m. The central target area remains underexplored, presenting new opportunities. Lodestar plans to re-interpret historical data, conduct surface mapping, and initiate a drilling program in Q2 CY2027. The acquisition aligns with Lodestar's strategy to expand its Chilean copper portfolio.

Guidance

Maiden drilling program targeted for Q2 CY2027

Outlook

Lodestar plans to systematically evaluate the Pacifico Project through integrated geology, geochemistry, and geophysics, aiming to define high-priority targets for future exploration.