Latest Copper And Zinc News

OD6 Metals has secured regulatory approval to launch an 18-hole, 5,000-metre drilling program at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, targeting promising repeat mineral structures. A further 7-hole deep drilling phase awaits approval, potentially expanding exploration near historic high-grade copper zones.

FireFly Metals’ maiden drilling at the Rambler Main Mine within the Green Bay Project has uncovered high-grade copper-gold-zinc mineralisation extending well beyond historical limits, hinting at a potential new flagship deposit akin to the nearby Ming Mine.

Legacy Minerals has resumed drilling at its expansive Thomson Project in NSW, focusing on the promising Cut-B anomaly after completing work on the F4 anomaly. Early results and historical data suggest a significant intrusion-related gold-copper system with high-grade mineralisation potential.

OD6 Metals has confirmed significant high-grade copper-zinc-silver volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at Gulf Creek, NSW, marking a major step forward after 60 years of dormancy. The results validate the company’s geophysical targeting and open up promising extensional targets along a 3km strike.

Litchfield Minerals has launched a detailed ground gravity survey over the Bomb Diggity target at its Oonagalabi permit, aiming to refine subsurface geological models and guide upcoming drilling campaigns.

Ballymore Resources reports strong progress at its Queensland projects, highlighted by ongoing high-grade underground drilling at Dittmer and promising metallurgical testwork results. The company maintains a solid $4 million cash position while advancing exploration across its portfolio.

Anax Metals reports strong progress at its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project, confirming high copper and zinc recoveries via scaled-up bioleaching tests and advancing negotiations with multiple strategic partners. A new tenement application near a major gold deposit further expands its Pilbara footprint.

DGR Global Limited reported steady progress in project generation and strategic investments during Q1 2025, while navigating ongoing legal challenges and securing a $23.5 million funding facility to support operations and refinancing.

Belararox Limited has made significant progress in its maiden drilling program at the TMT Project in Argentina, revealing promising visual copper mineralisation while maintaining a robust financial position with A$6.8 million cash and zero debt.

Cobalt Blue Holdings progresses its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery towards a Final Investment Decision while expanding into copper and base metals through the Halls Creek Project. The cobalt market faces a structural shift amid DRC export restrictions, supporting a strategic corporate rebrand and leadership changes.

Norwest Minerals has been granted a key mining lease for its Bulgera Gold Project and launched a $4.85 million entitlement offer to fund aggressive resource drilling and mining evaluations. Meanwhile, exploration at West Arunta reveals promising titanium and base metal intersections, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.