Latest Copper Mining News

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has executed binding agreements to acquire the Rocklands Copper Mine, establishing a significant sulphide processing hub in North-West Queensland and advancing its regional consolidation strategy.

NT Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following news of a potential sale of its Redbank Copper Project in the Northern Territory, signaling a pivotal moment for the company.

Golden Horse Minerals has acquired full ownership of the Sorrel Copper Project from NT Minerals for $3 million, gaining significant copper exposure in a Tier-1 jurisdiction. The acquisition replaces a prior earn-in option and positions Golden Horse for resource growth amid rising copper demand.

New World Resources has secured a crucial environmental permit for its Antler Copper Project in Arizona, accelerating its path toward construction. This milestone reflects strong state support and positions the company to begin building later in 2025.

Cyprium Metals has obtained crucial environmental and operational approvals to advance the phased redevelopment of its Nifty Copper Complex, setting the stage for a near-term production restart.

Revolver Resources has completed the final milestone of a Queensland government grant, unlocking full funding to fast-track its Dianne Copper Mine Project towards production in 2026.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated development at its Nugent underground copper deposit, intersecting the orebody earlier than planned and delivering first ore to the Kanmantoo mill ahead of schedule. This progress supports a June copper production estimate of 750 to 800 tonnes while maintaining full-year guidance.

AIC Mines Limited has launched a A$55 million equity raise alongside a A$10 million share purchase plan to fund a significant expansion of its Eloise Copper Mine processing capacity and advance the Jericho Copper Mine development.

AIC Mines has awarded a fixed-price $77.6 million contract to GR Engineering to expand its Eloise processing plant capacity from 725,000 to 1.1 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin in October 2025 and commissioning expected by late 2026.

MAC Copper Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Harmony Gold, offering shareholders a compelling 32% premium and signalling a major consolidation in the copper mining sector.

Alma Metals Limited has announced a pro-rata non-renounceable rights offer to raise approximately $1.06 million, aiming to fund critical drilling and a scoping study at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland.

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.