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Luca Mining Hits High-Grade Gold at Tahuehueto, Boosts 2026 Drill Budget

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  • Luca Mining’s new drilling at Tahuehueto has intersected high-grade gold-silver breccia zones below existing workings, confirming continuity of mineralization within reach of current infrastructure.
  • With grades exceeding current production and the geological model validated, Luca’s board raised the 2026 Tahuehueto drill budget by 40% to $3.5 million to drive further resource expansion.
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An announcement from Altaley Mining Corporation ( (TSE:LUCA) ) is now available.

Luca Mining has reported strong new drill results from its 2026 program at the Tahuehueto mine in Mexico, including a standout intercept of 7.6 metres grading 16.1 g/t gold equivalent and another of 5.4 metres at 16.0 g/t gold equivalent from surface holes into the Creston vein system. The drilling confirms continuity of high-grade breccia-hosted mineralization immediately below existing workings and within reach of current underground infrastructure, signaling potential to upgrade and expand near-mine resources.

These results, which exceed current mined grades, validate Luca’s geological model for Tahuehueto and demonstrate strike and down-plunge continuity of high-grade zones in previously untested areas. On the back of the continued success of both surface and underground drilling, the board has increased the 2026 Tahuehueto drill budget by 40% to $3.5 million, underscoring management’s confidence in growing the mine’s resource base and enhancing its long-term production profile.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:LUCA) stock is a Hold with a C$2.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Altaley Mining Corporation stock, see the TSE:LUCA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:LUCA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:LUCA is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance—ongoing losses and negative free cash flow despite revenue growth and improved leverage. Technicals provide the main support, with strong upward price momentum and moving-average confirmation. Valuation remains pressured because the company is unprofitable (negative P/E) and no dividend yield is available.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:LUCA stock, click here.

More about Altaley Mining Corporation

Luca Mining Corp. is a precious metals producer focused on the Tahuehueto gold-silver mine in Durango, Mexico. The company targets high-grade epithermal vein systems, producing gold, silver and associated base metals from underground operations with an emphasis on expanding near-mine resources.

Average Trading Volume: 454,250

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$488.3M

See more data about LUCA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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