Emerita Resources Corp., a Canadian mineral exploration company, has announced significant new drill results from its ongoing delineation program at the El Cura deposit, part of its wholly owned Iberian Belt West (IBW) project. The latest assays confirm high-grade copper and gold mineralization, successfully expanding the deposit's footprint to the west.
Strong Drill Results Highlight Mineral Potential
The company reported several impressive intercepts from its recent drilling campaign. The standout result came from drill hole EC072, which intersected 9.6 meters grading 2.7% copper, 1.85 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, 27.08 g/t silver, 0.4% lead, and 0.5% zinc.
Another notable result was from drill hole EC079, which hit 6.9 meters grading 1.4% copper, 1.32 g/t gold, 48.22 g/t silver, 0.9% lead, and 2.4% zinc. Additional results from holes EC076, EC078, and EC082 further demonstrate the consistent presence of valuable mineralization throughout the El Cura deposit. The true width of these intercepts is estimated to be between 90-95% of the reported core width.
Expanding the El Cura Deposit Westward
This drilling campaign is part of Emerita's systematic effort to define and expand the mineral resources at El Cura, one of three Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS) deposits on the IBW project. The successful results, particularly from the western sector, indicate strong potential for resource growth.
The data released on November 14, 2025, provides a clear picture of the deposit's continuity and grade. The company has provided detailed plan maps and longitudinal sections showing the drill hole traces and the current defined extent of the deposit, which is illustrated in green on the accompanying figures.
Strategic Importance for the Iberian Belt West Project
The Iberian Belt West project is a key asset for Emerita Resources, hosting three known VMS deposits: La Romanera, El Cura, and La Infanta. The positive results from El Cura reinforce the project's overall potential and contribute to the company's understanding of the mineralized system.
For Canadian investors and the global mining sector, these results from a TSX Venture-listed company underscore the potential for new, significant discoveries in established mining jurisdictions like the Iberian Belt. The consistent grades of copper, gold, and silver make El Cura a deposit of considerable economic interest as global demand for these metals continues to grow.
