Latest Copper Exploration News

FMR Resources has refined a significant copper porphyry drill target at its Southern Porphyry prospect in Chile, setting the stage for Phase I drilling early in Q4 2025. Integrated geophysical data and historic drillhole analysis underpin this high-priority exploration push.

Fortescue has approved a $3 million exploration budget for Strategic Energy Resources’ Canobie Project, setting the stage for a significant diamond drilling campaign targeting copper-gold mineralisation in northwest Queensland.

White Cliff Minerals has significantly expanded the known copper sulphide mineralisation at its Danvers Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, revealing a continuous 4km strike length and new parallel structures. Ongoing drilling aims to further define this promising regional copper system.

Belararox Limited is set to begin a 3,000-metre drilling program at its Kareng West licence in Botswana’s Kalahari Copperbelt, aiming to unlock new copper-silver discoveries in a highly prospective region.

Somerset Minerals reports exceptional high-grade copper and silver results from surface sampling across its expansive Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, setting the stage for an ambitious Phase-2 exploration campaign.

G11 Resources has announced a maiden Exploration Target for its Wilandra Copper Project, estimating a potential 15.6 to 21.2 million tonnes of copper mineralisation grading between 0.8% and 1.6% copper. The target spans three key zones over a 4 km strike length and remains open for expansion.

White Cliff Minerals has significantly extended the known mineralisation at its Danvers Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, with visible sulphides observed across all recent drill holes, more than doubling the strike length to over 400 metres. Assay results are expected in September, potentially confirming a major copper discovery.

Prospect Resources reports promising Phase 2 drilling results at its Mumbezhi Copper Project, revealing new strike extensions at the Nyungu Central deposit and advancing exploration across the licence.

Somerset Minerals has confirmed significant near-surface copper mineralisation at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, with assays revealing thick, high-grade intercepts. The company is gearing up for an expanded exploration phase to unlock further district-scale potential.

Antares Metals has reported striking rock chip assay results from its Mt Isa North project, revealing copper grades as high as 22.3% at Startle and 16.2% at Moonside, alongside promising gold values. These findings underscore the company’s advancing exploration efforts in a historically rich copper region.

Coppermoly Limited has reported significant exploration advances at its Mt Isa projects, highlighted by a major magnetic anomaly discovery and the appointment of seasoned geologist Dickson Leah as CEO.

Eastern Metals Limited has progressed its strategic acquisition of Raptor Resources while completing an initial capital raise and divesting a royalty interest, positioning itself for growth in copper exploration.