Latest Copper Discovery News

Patriot Resources has signed to acquire the high-grade Sugarloaf Copper Deposit in Zambia and commenced drilling on a fresh copper target, backed by a $2.2 million capital raise to accelerate exploration.

Somerset Minerals has reported visible copper mineralisation in multiple drill holes across its expansive Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming the district-scale potential of this underexplored copper belt. The company is preparing for a larger Phase-2 exploration campaign as assay results are awaited.

Antares Metals has reported promising exploration progress at its Mt Isa North project, revealing new copper mineralisation zones and multiple high-priority uranium targets. The discoveries set the stage for further drilling and resource definition.

Godolphin Resources has identified significant new copper and polymetallic zinc exploration targets adjacent to its existing Lewis Ponds resource, setting the stage for a Mineral Resource Estimate update and drilling campaign in 2026.

Midas Minerals has revealed widespread copper mineralisation extending over a 2km strike at its South Otavi Project in Namibia, setting the stage for imminent drilling campaigns. The discovery complements ongoing exploration and the pending acquisition of the larger Otavi Project, promising significant growth potential.

Noronex Limited has contracted a substantial 7,000m Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Humpback Copper Project in Namibia, backed by South32’s earn-in funding. This move aims to unlock new large-scale copper discoveries on promising domal structures within the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Antares Metals has validated new copper mineralisation zones at its Surprise Copper Project through Phase 2 drilling assays, setting the stage for an expanded Phase 3 program. The discovery of extensional targets and a separate mineralised zone at Marvel highlights growing potential in the Mt Isa North Project.

Culpeo Minerals has identified multiple zones of high-grade copper mineralisation across a 1.7km corridor at its La Florida Prospect in Chile, with drilling now underway to test these promising targets.

Pivotal Metals has launched a new exploration program at its Belleterre-Angliers Greenstone Belt projects in Quebec, aiming to uncover high-grade copper-nickel-platinum group metal deposits using advanced geophysical techniques and AI analysis.

Belararox Limited is set to begin drilling four priority copper targets in its Kalahari Copper Project this August, following extensive geological and geophysical surveys. The move marks a significant step forward in exploring a highly prospective region of the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Somerset Minerals has kicked off a fully funded maiden drilling campaign at its flagship Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, targeting multiple high-grade copper anomalies. Initial results are expected within weeks as the company plans a larger follow-up exploration phase.

Sultan Resources has identified promising new gold and copper targets within its Lachlan Fold Belt tenements, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign backed by recent capital raising.