The Tongcun porphyry was emplaced at 168.7 ± 2.8 Ma according to SHRIMP UPb dating. Three porphyries in the Tongcun deposit area are most likely I-type granites. They were possibly formed in a volcanic arc regime and underwent fractional crystallization. SrNdHf isotopes imply a mixed source of ancient crust and 30–50% juvenile components. They probably lack metallogenic potential to form a giant porphyry Cu deposit.