About Taruga

Taruga Minerals Limited (ASX:TAR) is an ASX-listed mineral exploration company focused building a portfolio of significant copper and gold exploration assets with a focus on discovery-led value creation.

PNG Projects

East Normanby Gold Project (491 km², Normanby Island, PNG)
The East Normanby gold project covers a tenement package spanning 491km2 across Eastern Normanby Island (EL2590, ELA2830, ELA2831) and features the Weioko gold deposit, where 67 drill holes have been completed for a total of 5,792m.

Kol Mountain Copper-Gold Project (123 km², New Britain Island, PNG)
The Kol Mountain copper/gold porphyry complex which includes the Esis and Bukuam copper-gold porphyry, and the Kapea Shear gold targets, covers 123km2 across one granted permit (EL2513) where 37 historic holes have been drilled for a total of 8,620m, and includes earlier exploration by BHP, Rio Tinto and Ok Tedi.

These projects provide Taruga with exposure to globally significant copper-gold provinces and support a renewed focus on high-impact discovery and resource growth.

Australian IOCG Portfolio

Taruga also holds a portfolio of highly prospective IOCG-style exploration projects in South Australia, including Flinders, Torrens and MCCP, located approximately 80 km north of Port Augusta and within the broader Gawler Craton mineral province.

Our Approach

Taruga is committed to responsible exploration and disciplined capital allocation, guided by the following strategic pillars:

  • Partnership and Respect

    working collaboratively with local communities, landholders and stakeholders

  • Safety First

    prioritising safe systems of work and field operations

  • Integrity

    operating ethically and consistently with strong governance standards

  • Transparency

    communicating clearly and accurately with shareholders and stakeholders

  • Technical Excellence

    applying modern exploration methods to identify high-value discovery opportunities

Taruga’s portfolio provides exposure to both near-term gold exploration and large-scale copper-gold discovery potential.