Latest Copper Zinc News

Lunnon Metals reports significant high-grade gold assay results from infill drilling at its Hustler prospect, confirming two distinct mineralised structures and moving closer to an initial Mineral Resource estimate. Meanwhile, exploration at Defiance West reveals structural complexity with anomalous base metals but no significant gold yet.

Lithium Energy Limited has identified promising Mt Morgan-style gold-copper mineralisation within its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project in Central Queensland, supported by re-assayed historic drill cores. The company plans to fast-track exploration with advanced geophysical surveys and drilling.

Manhattan Corporation has completed its maiden fieldwork at the Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, revealing extensive mineralized outcrops and preparing for a maiden drilling campaign in 2026. Assay results and a pioneering magnetic survey are set to unlock further exploration potential.

Octava Minerals has launched on-ground exploration at its Federation copper-zinc-silver-tin project in Western Tasmania, focusing on the historically promising Sweeney’s prospect. The company aims to leverage modern techniques to unlock the potential of mineralisation untouched since the 1980s.

Litchfield Minerals has identified significant copper mineralisation above key VTEM conductors at its Oonagalabi Project, expanding the known system by over 1km and preparing for a major drilling campaign.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

Sandfire Resources delivered a standout FY25 with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 46% jump in underlying EBITDA, while slashing net debt by 69%. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook with modest production growth and continued capital discipline.

NIMY Resources is set to release its maiden JORC Inferred Resource for gallium at the Mons Project in Western Australia, amid promising copper exploration results and strategic US market partnerships.

Aurelia Metals Limited has reported a strong turnaround with a $48.9 million net profit for FY25, driven by operational progress at its Federation Mine and the approval of the Great Cobar Project. The company’s strategic focus on base metals growth and sustainability underpins its improved financial and safety performance.

Mammoth Minerals has initiated the second phase of exploration at its Excelsior Gold-Silver Project in Nevada, leveraging a pioneering 3D underground survey of the historic Blue Dick Mine to guide upcoming drilling.

QMines Limited reports promising visual sulphide mineralisation in the first diamond tail drill hole at Sulphide City, advancing its Develin Creek copper-zinc project resource upgrade.

Mount Hope Mining has identified multiple strong electromagnetic conductors at its Blue Heeler prospect, signalling promising mineralisation near historic copper mines. The company is set to commence its maiden drilling program, aiming to unlock new resources within the Mt Hope Project.