Latest Copper 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.

Rapid Lithium Limited has agreed to acquire two high-grade silver projects in New South Wales, adding nearly 35 million silver equivalent ounces to its portfolio. The deal, valued at A$6.5 million, signals a strategic diversification into critical minerals amid a robust silver market.

Solstice Minerals has pinpointed promising mineral resource extension targets at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a potential significant increase in copper and gold resources.

Stavely Minerals is set to restart reverse circulation drilling at its Fairview gold prospect in Western Victoria, aiming to validate a major mineralised structure linked to high-grade copper-silver zones nearby. This move reflects a strategic pivot towards gold exploration in response to soaring gold prices.

New Frontier Minerals advances its NWQ Copper Project by securing bulk sample processing at Austral Resources’ Mt Kelly plant, accelerating its path to copper production in Queensland’s Mt Isa Copper Belt.

New World Resources Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Central Asia Metals Plc at a significant premium, valuing the company at approximately A$185 million. The transaction, unanimously recommended by New World’s board, is set to complete by September 2025, subject to shareholder and court approvals.

Havilah Resources reports robust drilling, metallurgical, and mining study outcomes at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, with JX Advanced Metals Corporation negotiating a pre-feasibility study agreement that could lead to equity investment.

Ballymore Resources reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its Dittmer Project, confirming high recoveries of gold, silver, and copper through multiple processing methods, including promising cyanide alternatives.

Adavale Resources has reported a standout 22.2g/t gold assay from rock chip sampling at its newly defined Parkvale South prospect within the Parkes Project in NSW, highlighting a promising exploration advance ahead of planned drilling.

Antares Metals has identified a promising new copper mineralisation zone 200 metres north of the Surprise Mine, extending the known resource and setting the stage for further exploration.

Buxton Resources has secured key contracts and is set to commence its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion IOCG Project in Western Australia's West Arunta region this June, targeting a significant geophysical anomaly.

Antipa Minerals has updated its Minyari Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing gold resources by 100,000 ounces to 2.5 million ounces and reinforcing the project's standalone development potential with significant copper, silver, and cobalt by-products.