Latest Gold And Copper Exploration News

Westar Resources is set to raise $1.49 million through a two-tranche share placement aimed at funding exploration and new project due diligence. The placement features discounted share prices and awaits shareholder approval for the larger second tranche.

Sunstone Metals has initiated a significant 5000m diamond drilling campaign at its Bramaderos project in Ecuador, targeting growth of the existing 3.6 million ounce gold-equivalent resource. Early trenching results at the Porotillo porphyry system bolster the potential for substantial resource expansion.

Adavale Resources has identified a compelling porphyry target at its Ashes Prospect through integrated geophysical data and expanded tenure near its Parkes Gold-Copper Project. The acquisition of adjacent licences also extends the London-Victoria gold corridor, unlocking fresh exploration opportunities.

Javelin Minerals has identified multiple promising gold and copper exploration targets at its Coogee Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an extensive drilling campaign in 2026. The discoveries build on historical data and new geophysical surveys, highlighting significant potential near existing resources.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

Adavale Resources has secured adjacent exploration licences from Alkane Resources, boosting its Parkes Gold-Copper Project footprint and strengthening its position along a key gold corridor in New South Wales.

Lithium Energy Limited is set to begin a 2,700-metre drilling campaign at its Sandy Creek Gold-Copper Prospect following rock chip samples revealing significant copper, gold, and silver grades. This marks a key step in exploring the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project near the historic Mt Morgan mine.

LinQ Minerals has reported a major shallow gold and copper discovery 160 metres south of its Gidginbung open pit, revealing thicker and higher-grade mineralisation than previously expected. This breakthrough could significantly expand the resource potential of the Gilmore Project in New South Wales.

Empire Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate exploration at its Yuinmery and Penny’s projects, with strong backing from existing and new investors.

Right Resources Limited’s maiden diamond drilling at the Pilot Project in NSW confirms a large-scale gold-copper mineralisation system, with multiple stockwork zones intersected and plans for deeper drilling underway.

Antipa Minerals has reported multiple new gold and copper discoveries at its Minyari Project in Western Australia, including a high-grade gold lode at Fiama and a significant copper trend at Yolanda. These findings bolster the project's resource base ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in February 2026.

Sunstone Metals has uncovered extensive high-grade gold-copper mineralisation at surface within its Bramaderos Project in Ecuador, setting the stage for a significant resource expansion. Drilling is imminent to convert a large exploration target into a defined resource, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.