Latest Copper Gold Exploration News

South32 advances its stake in Hammer Metals’ Isa Valley project with a A$3 million exploration commitment, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania signals withdrawal from the Bullrush joint venture.

Breakthrough Minerals has revealed promising initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling at the Barbara Copper-Gold Project, highlighting high-grade copper mineralisation and significant resource expansion potential within and beyond current boundaries.

Sabre Resources has received Northern Territory government approval to drill up to 5,000 metres at Kurundi North, targeting high-potential copper-gold systems analogous to Tennant Creek. The program awaits shareholder approval of a major acquisition and aims to unlock value in a resurging mineral province.

Great Western Exploration has kicked off a 3,000m air core drilling program at its Diorama copper-gold target in Western Australia, aiming to test a large copper anomaly indicative of DeGrussa-style VHMS mineralisation.

Stavely Minerals has issued its Tranche 2 placement shares following shareholder approval, with key investors increasing stakes. The company eyes a mid-year scoping study and imminent diamond drilling at promising copper-gold-silver and gold prospects.

Carnaby Resources has uncovered a significant new shallow mineralised shoot, the Miniboom Lode, at its Mount Hope Central site within the Greater Duchess Project, delivering a standout 232m at 1.3% copper equivalent from surface.

Tarrina Resources has identified five high-confidence sulphide chargeability anomalies at its Walparuta IOCG Project, including a large, untested target that aligns with magnetic and gravity data. Historic drilling validates the geophysical model, setting the stage for imminent drill testing.

FMR Resources has identified several large-scale magnetic intrusive centres beneath known copper-gold mineralisation at its La Lorena Project in Chile, setting the stage for drill testing in late 2026.

Turnstone Resources has exercised its option to acquire the Glava 100 copper-gold permit in Sweden, broadening its critical minerals footprint to seven licences across 100km2. The move sets the stage for drilling in H2 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Tivan Limited’s regional stream sediment sampling at Turiscai reveals highly anomalous copper and gold grades, alongside key pathfinder elements, advancing the project towards maiden drilling.

Asian Battery Metals (ASX:AZ9) has visually confirmed a substantial extension of copper-rich massive sulphide mineralisation at its Red Hill (Maikhan Uul) project in Mongolia, pushing the known strike length beyond 155 metres. Assay results are pending, while further geophysical surveys and drilling are underway to refine exploration targets.

FMR Resources has reported strong copper and gold assays from rock chip sampling at its La Lorena Project in Chile, highlighting a potentially large hydrothermal system with multiple mineralisation styles and no prior modern drilling.