Mogotes Metals reports copper and gold discovery at Filo Sur project in Chile
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What happened
Mogotes Metals announced that new drilling at its Albor target, located at the Filo Sur copper project on the Argentina-Chile border, yielded significant results. Hole FS_DDH_016 cut 180 metres grading 0.51% copper and 0.37 gram gold per tonne. This discovery is the second announced by Mogotes during its inaugural drill campaign at Filo Sur. Separately, Apogee Opportunities Inc. saw its share price rise 8.3% on July 8, 2026.
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Why it matters
The discovery of high-grade copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum at Filo Sur is located on a belt that also hosts other copper-gold projects. Filo Sur is a polymetallic joint venture between BHP and Lundin Mining. Mogotes Metals plans to drill approximately 7,000 metres at Filo Sur this year.
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Who's involved
- ChileLocation of the mineral exploration activities
- Lundin MiningPartner in the Filo Sur polymetallic joint venture
- TorontoLocation of Mogotes Metals and Apogee Opportunities Inc.
Who could feel it
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Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Positive drilling results may boost Lundin Mining's Filo Sur venturePositive drilling results may boost Lundin Mining's Filo Sur joint ventureLikely
- How could mineral discoveries in Chile affect the nation's finance ministry?New copper and gold discoveries in Chile may influence national revenue planningPossible
- New copper discoveries in Vicuña could influence Codelco's planningNew copper discoveries in the Vicuña district may influence Codelco's resource planningPossible
- How could mineral exploration discoveries in Chile affect Jorge Quiroz's economic policy advice?Chilean economic advisor may adjust policy focus following major copper and gold discoveriesPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- American Lithium Minerals is conducting mineral exploration activities in Chile.Sub-event
- Ontario is conducting mineral exploration near La Serena, Chile, for a project operated by Galantas Gold.Sub-event
- Torq Resources Inc. holds options to acquire the Andrea and Margarita mineral projects in Chile and the Americas.Sub-event
Mogotes Metals, a Toronto-based firm, is exploring targets in the Vicuña district.1 source
Mineral exploration activities in Chile by a Toronto-based company.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chile
country in South America and Oceania, with a claim in Antarctica
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Toronto
capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada
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