Latest Copper And Gold Exploration News

Sabre Resources has secured $2 million in a placement to fund drilling across its newly acquired 4,000km2 copper and gold projects near Tennant Creek, targeting high-potential IOCG and gold mineralisation.

Freehill Mining has signed a non-binding MOU with Austral Gold to fast-track copper and copper-gold project development in Chile, leveraging Austral’s operational expertise to boost Freehill’s strategic growth.

Hawk Resources has confirmed significant near surface copper, silver, and molybdenum mineralisation in drill hole DD26CT004 at its Cactus project in Utah, extending the known mineralised zone southeast along the Cactus Corridor. Drilling is set to resume in July 2026 to test further extensions.

DGR Global is sharpening its focus on copper and gold exploration in Queensland and Ecuador while pursuing a potentially lucrative damages case linked to Armour Energy's liquidation. The company also plans a share buy-back to unlock shareholder value.

TechGen Metals has secured A$2.7 million through an oversubscribed placement to fast-track maiden drilling at its flagship Blue Devil copper-gold project in WA, alongside advancing exploration at Dalgaranga and John Bull gold assets.

Renegade Exploration has divested its 22% stake in the Carpentaria Joint Venture to True North Copper for $2.88 million, securing cash, shares, performance rights, and a new Queensland gold project, while preserving exposure to key copper assets.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

Artemis Resources has raised A$8 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement led by Jupiter Asset Management, boosting funds for maiden drilling at its Cassowary Copper-Gold Project and exploration in the Pilbara.

Locksley Resources has secured an option to acquire 100% of the Iron Duke Copper & Gold Project near its Tottenham asset, adding an inferred resource of 1.3 million tonnes grading 1.0% copper and 0.6 g/t gold. The low-cost, milestone-based deal supports a district-scale exploration strategy in the Cobar region.

CuFe Ltd secures a strategic $15.35 million investment from Pan African’s Tennant Consolidated Mining Group, aiming to fast-track its Gecko and Orlando copper-gold projects in Tennant Creek with enhanced technical collaboration and board representation.

Neometals’ latest geophysical survey at Barrambie reveals several high-priority copper drill targets near historic workings, setting up a June drilling campaign.

Helix Resources has secured $668,286 through a placement of over 534 million shares at $0.00125 each, aiming to fund its copper and gold projects across Arizona and New South Wales.