Latest Copper Mining News

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.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Caravel Minerals has reached 90% completion of its Definitive Engineering Study for the Caravel Copper Project, secured a critical grid connection offer, and signed a strategic MoU with Adani’s Kutch Copper for offtake and potential investment.

Bougainville Copper Limited has selected China’s CMOC Group as its preferred partner to redevelop the Panguna Mine, but the Autonomous Bougainville Government’s president favors a rival Indian firm, casting uncertainty over the project’s future.

Revolver Resources has significantly upgraded the Dianne Copper Mine Project’s resource base and outlined robust economics for a mining restart, targeting first copper cathode production by late 2026.

Alma Metals has unveiled its most extensive and highest-grade copper intersections yet at the Briggs Copper Project, reinforcing confidence in resource expansion and advancing its prefeasibility study plans.

Cyprium Metals is advancing its brownfield restart of the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia, targeting mid-2026 copper cathode production with a low-capital, high-cash-flow approach. The company has secured $41 million through an institutional placement and entitlement offer to fund exploration and expansion.

Cyprium Metals has raised A$41 million through an oversubscribed equity placement and entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and production growth at its flagship Nifty Copper Complex and regional projects.