Latest Copper Mining News

Capstone Copper forecasts steady 2026 copper output with a $495 million capital expenditure plan focused on key growth projects and exploration in Chile.

Alma Metals has revealed a robust 2 million tonne copper resource at its Briggs Project in Central Queensland, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign and pre-feasibility study amid a tightening global copper market.

Austral Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore and plans to repay its Rocklands Facility debt, positioning itself as a debt-free copper producer with enhanced financial flexibility.

Emu NL has reversed its previous decision to terminate Doug Grewar, reinstating him as CEO and Managing Director with a new contract focused on advancing the Yataga Copper Project.

Capstone 510 Copper Georgia Corp. has resolved the Mantoverde mine strike in Chile by ratifying a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, aiming to restore full production safely and efficiently.

Cobre Limited has secured A$60 million to acquire a majority stake in the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile, positioning itself as a significant copper producer with strong expansion potential.

Austral Resources is set to unlock significant residual copper at its Mt Kelly site using Hydro-Jex®, a patented heap leach technology promising enhanced recovery without costly reprocessing.

True North Copper has increased its Cloncurry Copper Project mineral resources by 7% in copper and 9% in gold, underpinning ongoing feasibility studies and future drilling plans.

Prospect Resources has announced a significant update to its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource estimate, revealing a 63% increase in copper tonnage and maiden gold and cobalt resources, positioning the project closer to development.

Capstone Copper has resolved a significant labour dispute at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, ratifying a new three-year agreement that ends a strike and sets the stage for a return to full operations.

Cyprium Metals has completed the first tranche of a A$36 million placement, positioning itself to fast-track exploration and production growth at its Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia.

AIC Mines has successfully accessed the Jericho copper deposit underground, confirming key geological models and reducing technical risks. This milestone accelerates plans to expand copper production at the Eloise mine in Queensland.