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Estrella Resources secures approval for first Laleno Dome drilling

2026-10-17

Estrella Resources has secured pivotal approval from Timor-Leste’s Autoridade Nacional dos Minerais (ANM) to commence its inaugural drilling campaign at the Laleno Dome. This significant step, announced on October 16, 2026, targets prospective porphyry-style copper-gold mineralization identified through extensive geophysical surveys and surface sampling. With site preparations already underway and drilling slated to begin early next week, this program marks a crucial phase for Estrella Resources in developing its Timor-Leste portfolio, potentially unveiling a new copper-gold discovery in the region.

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