The Wengkongba copper deposit,situated in Jinggu County, Pu’er City, Yunnan Province, is part of the northern segment of the South Lancangjiang volcanic arc metallogenic belt. It is categorized as a continental volcanic sedimentary-reformed deposit characterized by complex mineralization processes, which pose chal-lenges to conventional prospecting methods. In recent years, advancements in tectonogeochemical exploration technology have positioned it as a pivotal approach for the prediction of concealed orebodies. This study employs tectonogeochemical anomaly analysis to integrate the characteristics of tectonogeochemical element associations, anomaly distribution patterns, and their indicative significance. The primary findings are as follows:Surface factor analysis of the deposit area distinctly reveals the coexistence of two significant mineralization processes, namely volcanic sedimentary mineralization and tectonic reworking mineralization. Among the extracted factors, factor F5 suggests the potential superimposition of alkali-rich acidic magmatic hydrothermal fluids, which may have played a significant role in the later stages of mineralization. Factor F1 indicates distinct lithofacies zonation within the intermediate-basic volcanic rock series, providing valuable insights into the geological context of mineralization. Notably, the volcanic lithofacies in the northern part of factor F6 and the undivided T2 strata, located in the western part of the deposit area, exhibit a pronounced tendency towards copper enrichment and mineralization during the volcanic sedimentary-diagenetic minera-lization stage, thereby emerging as potential key zones for mineralization. Furthermore, the tectonic influence on mineralization in the Wengkongba copper deposit is particularly prominent, with anomalies in ore-forming element associations displaying a distinct belt-like distribution along the north-south axis. This distribution pattern clearly demonstrates that the SN-trending faults, lithological unconformity interfaces, and lithological boundaries in the region function as significant ore-conducting structures, facilitating the migration of ore-forming fluids. Concurrently, the spatial arrangement of these element association anomalies along the near-EW (east-west) direction strongly suggests that the deposit is predominantly influenced by EW-trending faults. These EW-trending faults have been identified as the primary ore-controlling structures that dictate the ultimate emplacement of orebodies. Furthermore, multi-element association anomaly analysis reveals that the factor scores of various ore-forming elements frequently intersect and overlap at specific locations where lithological unconformities, lithological boundaries, and faults converge. The intersection and overlapping zones, along with their adjacent regions, have been identified as primary targets for exploration in this study, as they are highly probable locations for ore body accumulation. Based on the a forementioned research findings, five prospecting targets were delineated within the Wengkongba copper deposit area. Subsequent drilling validation in these target areas yielded significant results, uncovering multiple layers of concealed copper-lead mineralized ore bodies of considerable thickness and extent. These findings not only confirm the efficacy of tectono-geochemical exploration techniques in this deposit but also suggest that the Wengkongba copper deposit possesses substantial resource potential, thereby establishing a solid foundation for the further development and utilization of mineral resources in the region.