Latest Copper Gold Exploration News

Buxton Resources has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the Centurion Project, targeting a large IOCG geophysical anomaly in Western Australia, with government co-funding easing costs. Initial assay results are expected by early October.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a binding earn-in agreement for the Nicanor copper-gold project in Chile, revealing promising rock chip assays and drill-ready targets in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction.

Great Western Exploration has initiated a detailed ground gravity survey at its Oval and Oval South targets in Western Australia, aiming to refine the search for high-grade copper-gold VHMS mineralisation. The survey builds on promising drill results and extensive geophysical data, with findings expected by early August 2025.

TechGen Metals has pinpointed two high-priority geophysical targets at its Mt Boggola Project in Western Australia, revealing promising copper, gold, antimony, and silver mineralisation zones that remain untested by drilling.

Solstice Minerals has initiated an Induced Polarisation survey at its Nanadie Well Copper-Gold Deposit, aiming to identify new resource extensions ahead of planned drilling in Q3 2025.

Belararox Limited’s maiden drilling at its TMT Project in Argentina reveals broad copper mineralisation, validating its geological model and setting the stage for advanced geophysical surveys ahead of next year’s drilling campaign.

Blackstone Minerals has raised $22.6 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement led by Macquarie Bank, fueling a major drilling program at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The capital raise follows a transformative merger and signals strong institutional confidence in the company’s growth strategy.

Horseshoe Metals secures $851,000 through a share placement and converts nearly $650,000 of debt into equity, aiming to accelerate development at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project and fund exploration across Australia.

Latitude 66 Limited has agreed to sell its 17.5% stake in the Greater Duchess Copper Gold Joint Venture for an upfront $2 million, with potential for additional contingent payments. The deal includes a $750,000 loan to support ongoing projects in Finland and Western Australia.

Tasman Resources has identified a large, prospective conductive target zone near its historic Vulcan drill hole VUD 008, opening a promising new chapter in copper-gold exploration.

Koonenberry Gold’s joint venture with Newmont has delivered promising air core drilling results at the Junee Project, expanding known gold and copper mineralisation zones, while Fairholme JV results highlight porphyry system potential despite no significant assays.

Hillgrove Resources has intercepted significant copper-gold mineralisation well below the existing resource at its Kavanagh deposit, opening new targets for resource expansion. The latest underground drilling results reinforce confidence in the Kanmantoo mine’s long-term potential.