Latest Copper Exploration News

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

Lord Resources has secured an earn-in agreement for the Ilgarari Copper Project in Western Australia and commenced detailed gravity surveys, marking a significant step in its copper exploration strategy.

Belararox Limited has validated the presence of a copper porphyry system at its Malambo prospect in Argentina through recent geophysical surveys, setting the stage for an imminent drilling campaign.

Noronex Limited has lodged applications for two expansive Prospecting Licences in Botswana adjacent to its active Damara Copper Project in Namibia, signaling a strategic push into new, unexplored terrain within the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Waratah Minerals has reported significant progress in its Spur Gold-Copper Project, extending gold zones with over 4,700 metres drilled in the December quarter. Strategic board appointments signal a new phase for the company as it positions itself for further exploration success.

Stelar Metals advances exploration at its Baratta Copper Project with new geophysical targets identified in the Bibliando Diapir, reinforcing its potential as a sediment-hosted copper province akin to Africa’s Central Copper Belt.

Ballymore Resources advances its Queensland exploration portfolio with a significant new gold-copper target beneath Dittmer and promising drilling results at Cedar Ridge and Ravenswood. Preparations for a deep drilling campaign at Dittmer are underway, signaling potential for a major resource upgrade.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has secured a key mining license and demonstrated promising product applications, supported by a significant investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The company is progressing towards customer qualification and offtake agreements while expanding exploration efforts.

Firetail Resources has identified a promising new porphyry-style copper target at its Picha Project in Peru, accelerating exploration with support from BHP’s Xplor program. Drill permitting for the high-grade Ichucollo target is progressing, setting the stage for a pivotal phase in the project’s development.

Killi Resources reports compelling drill results from its Kaa gold-copper prospect in Queensland, confirming a large mineralised system and maintaining a strong cash position of $2.03 million to fund ongoing exploration.

Terrain Minerals has launched Stage Two of its RC drilling campaign at the Wildflower Gold Project, expanding its exploration with two new targets and reinforcing optimism for a significant gold discovery. Concurrently, the Lort River Project drilling has intersected key bedrock conductors, marking progress in nickel-copper exploration.

Belararox Limited has initiated a comprehensive six-week field program at its Kalahari Copper Belt Project in Botswana, targeting detailed geological mapping and soil sampling to refine copper exploration targets ahead of planned drilling in mid-2025.