Zincore Metals Inc. reported that the next phase of drilling at the Dolores copper porphyry project, located in the prolific Yauri-Andahuaylas Copper Belt in southern Peru, is planned to begin after the end of the region's rainy season in April. The upcoming drill program was designed in conjunction with the Company's Dolores project partner, First Quantum Minerals Ltd., ("First Quantum"), and will test a reinterpretation of the geological model for Dolores resulting from a comprehensive synthesis and review of all new and existing geochemical, geophysical and drilling results. Work in 2013 confirmed the existence of a large porphyry system at Dolores encompassing at least 3.5 kilometres north to south and 1.5 kilometres east to west.

Within this area, five distinct intrusive phases have been recognized; one has been categorized as pre-mineralization, two are believed to be syn-mineralization and two are post-mineralization. 2013 exploration activities included detailed mapping at 1:2,000 scale in the eastern sector of Dolores. This work highlighted the presence of outcrops of syn-mineralization quartz monzonite porphyry with quartz-sericite alteration and disseminated chalcopyrite and quartzites with a strong fracture-controlled malachite mineralization.

Rock chip grab samples in this sector returned values ranging from trace up to 2.15% copper. Information gathered in 2013 and the new geological model were also used to identify and prioritize drill targets for the 2014 Dolores diamond drilling program. The program will comprise an initial 800 metres of drilling in two holes.

Once results from these holes are received and interpreted, subsequent drilling plans will be determined. The company is also completing a soil sampling program within the project area to assist in identifying new zones of interest.