Latest Copper And Zinc News

DeSoto Resources has completed a 4,388-metre drilling program at its Spectrum Project in Australia's Northern Territory, revealing limited gold and rare earth element mineralization. The company will now pivot its exploration efforts to its Siguiri Basin Projects in Guinea, while exploring joint venture or divestment options for its Northern Territory assets.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Metals Australia reports highly anomalous copper, cobalt, zinc, and bismuth geochemical results from initial drilling at Warrego East, Northern Territory, suggesting potential for deeper Tennant Creek-style copper-gold deposits.

Middle Island Resources’ maiden drilling at Serbia’s Bobija Project reveals a broad, continuous polymetallic mineralised zone with significant gold and silver grades, expanding the known deposit footprint.

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

Exultant Mining has completed key reconnaissance work at its Peak View Project in New South Wales, collecting 16 rock chip samples from historic prospects and securing land access agreements ahead of a planned drilling campaign in 2026.

Ballymore Resources has reported compelling high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation from recent drilling at its Torpy’s and Little Torpy’s prospects in north Queensland, highlighting the potential for a significant shallow polymetallic deposit.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

Tivan Limited has restarted fieldwork at its Sandover AI Project in central Australia, leveraging AI-driven targeting alongside enhanced collaboration with EARTH AI. Results from new electromagnetic surveys are expected by March 2026, setting the stage for expanded drilling campaigns.

Norwest Minerals updates its West Arunta exploration strategy following a doubling of silver prices and a high-grade discovery at Dales Gossan, setting the stage for a major 2026 drilling campaign.

Litchfield Minerals has reported its widest copper-zinc intercept to date at the Oonagalabi Project, expanding the Main Zone and confirming a continuous mineralised corridor. The company is well funded to pursue an aggressive drilling and geophysical program in 2026 to further explore deeper intrusive targets.

Alvo Minerals reports continued success at its Touro Prospect in Central Brazil, with all recent drill holes intersecting significant copper and zinc sulphides along a 750m strike. The discovery reinforces the Palma Project’s potential as a major volcanic massive sulphide district.