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Significant Exploration Milestone at Tahuehueto Mine

Luca Mining Corp. (TSXV: LUCA) has recently unveiled promising analytical results from its first exploration drill holes at the Tahuehueto gold-silver mine, located in Durango State, Mexico. This marks an exciting time for the company as it's the first substantive drilling conducted in over a decade, part of a larger 5,000-meter exploration drill program that signals substantial exploration capacities.

New Discoveries with High-Grade Interceptions

The latest drilling efforts have focused on uncovering the mineralization properties beneath the existing mine workings. Notably, drillhole DDH24-213 intersected a previously untested zone approximately 20 meters below the active mine operations, resulting in the discovery of a high-grade brecciated zone within the El Creston vein system. The results revealed an impressive 7.9 meters with concentrations of 2.59 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au), 68.41 g/t silver (Ag), and high percentages of copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) across wider intervals of higher grade mineralization.

With 11 completed holes totaling over 2,550 meters so far, the exploration aims to better understand both geographical and lateral extents of known mineralization within the Creston and Perdido vein systems. These newly identified structures are anticipated to bring considerable additions to the company's mineral resource estimates, ultimately adding value to their near and mid-term operational strategies.

Reactions from Leadership

Paul D. Gray, Luca’s Vice President of Exploration, remarked on the team’s enthusiasm regarding these results. “The results from the four drill holes have confirmed key exploration objectives. Our efforts bore fruit by demonstrating consistent continuity of mineralization in untested areas,” he stated. The successful identification of a new high-grade breccia zone directly beneath existing workings not only validates previous exploration models but also positions the company advantageously in uncovering further high-grade gold-silver mineralization.

Next Stages of Exploration

Drilling operations will continue, with plans to expand efforts to the northeast of existing mine workings. The exploration team is also looking at newly identified targets around the Santiago Deposit, approximately 950 meters from current mining areas. Recent surface mapping in this sector has uncovered potential for higher-grade breccia zones, further expanding the company’s prospects.

As highlighted by the latest results, all drilled holes that form part of the current initiative intersected significant mineralized structures. This indicates not only the consistency of mineralization across the site but also highlights the potential for future resource expansions, reinforcing why Tahuehueto represents a ripe opportunity for investment and development.

About Luca Mining Corp.

Luca Mining is a diversified Canadian mining firm focused on precious and base metals. The company oversees two wholly-owned producing mines located within the Sierra Madre mineralized belt. Aside from Tahuehueto, Luca operates the Campo Morado polymetallic VMS mine located in Guerrero State. Recent efforts to optimize operation practices are yielding significant gains in grade and efficiency, underscoring the company's ability to enhance operational outcomes through scientific exploration and innovation.

With plans already in motion to ramp up production and further explore additional deposits, Luca Mining Corp. seeks to affirm its position as a major player in the mining sector, promising robust growth opportunities for stakeholders and investors alike as exploration campaigns proceed into 2025 and beyond.