Libero Copper (LBC.v, LBCMF) Expands Exploration at Mocoa, Identifies Large New Target Zone and Prepares for Increased Drilling in 2025
On Monday, Libero Copper & Gold Corp. (Ticker: LBC.v or LBCMF for US investors) reported new exploration findings from its work near the Mocoa copper-molybdenum deposit in Putumayo, Colombia.
The latest results indicate that mineralization extends beyond the known deposit, with rock sampling at the Piedralisa and Estrella targets identifying strong copper, molybdenum, zinc, and lead values. These findings reinforce Mocoa’s potential as a district-scale project.
Mocoa is already recognized as a substantial copper-molybdenum deposit, with a resource estimate exceeding 636 million tonnes.
Previous drilling encountered over 1,000m of continuous mineralization from surface, and the discovery of new targets suggests the system may extend well beyond what has been outlined so far.
Libero's recent work has highlighted a 2.5x2.0 km area that could significantly expand the mineralized footprint of Mocoa.
Rock sampling returned copper values up to 1,930.5 ppm and molybdenum up to 695.7 ppm, alongside notable zinc and lead concentrations reaching 14,200 ppm and 4,232.5 ppm, respectively.
These results align with previous 3D geophysical surveys, strengthening the case for multiple porphyry centres within the broader project area.
As global demand for copper continues to rise, large-scale deposits like Mocoa are gaining strategic importance. The identification of additional mineralized zones supports Libero’s long-term goal of developing Mocoa into a key copper district in Colombia.
Libero plans to expand its exploration efforts in 2025 with a drill program set to be 50% larger than all previous campaigns.
The company is focusing on refining drill targets and conducting further geological mapping to enhance its understanding of the newly identified zone.
Libero’s systematic approach to exploration is aimed at positioning Mocoa as a major copper project, with additional drilling and resource updates expected to provide further insights into the scale of the deposit.
Full details available here: https://www.liberocopper.com/\_resources/news/nr-20250127.pdf
Posted on behalf of Libero Copper & Gold Corp.