Metals Exploration Secures Rights to Batong Buhay Copper-Gold Project

Published: Jul 10, 2026 09:06

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Metals Exploration has secured exclusive exploration, development and operating rights to the Batong Buhay copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines. The project hosts a historical, non-JORC-compliant resource at the Dickson porphyry of 86.9 million tonnes grading 0.60% copper and 0.25 g/t gold, with drilling expected to start in H2 2026.

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