LONDON, United Kingdom -- Medusa Mining Ltd. said the new drill holes LIN 1 and LIN 2 at Lingig project visually confirm copper mineralization similar to the 1974 discovery hole DDH 1.

"We expect to be able to announce the first assay results in about mid-September, at which time we will advise shareholders of the ongoing drill program," Geoff Davis managing director said.

Medusa is an Australian based company operating and developing gold mines in the Philippines.