Latest Cobar News

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) reports a significant milestone with a 38.5 million ounce silver-equivalent resource at its Achilles deposit, underpinning an ambitious 2026 exploration program across the South Cobar Basin.

Manuka Resources has released an amended Pre-Feasibility Study for its Cobar Basin assets, revealing a significant uplift in project profitability and a detailed 10-year mine plan targeting production in Q2 2026.

Helix Resources has formalised a joint venture to earn up to 40% of the Gold Basin oxide gold project in Arizona, marking a significant expansion into a prolific US gold district. The agreement sets clear milestones for exploration and resource updates over the next two years.

West Cobar Metals has significantly expanded its exploration tenure in NSW’s Cobar district by applying for two new licences, increasing its coverage to around 1,090 km² and unlocking fresh potential for copper, gold, antimony, and silver discoveries.

Mount Hope Mining Limited has reported progress in its Mt Solitary gold prospect drilling while posting a $1.14 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025. The company’s exploration efforts continue to focus on resource growth in the southern Cobar Basin.

Polymetals Resources has begun mining high-grade silver ore at its Endeavor mine, revealing silver grades significantly above expectations and initiating a direct shipping ore trial to capitalise on newfound value.

Lachlan Star Limited confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia, with diamond drilling set to begin mid-March to expand on promising historical intercepts.

Polymetals Resources has reported its maiden revenue from the Endeavor Mine with first concentrate shipments, yet posted a substantial half-year loss of $34.5 million. Operational setbacks and exploration advances mark a pivotal phase for the company.

Aurelia Metals Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with revenue climbing 27% and net profit after tax rising 26%, driven by production ramp-up at the Federation Mine and progress on the Great Cobar Project.

Aeris Resources has reported a robust half-year performance with a 62% jump in profit, a successful $101.6 million equity raise, and a strategic divestment of North Queensland assets. The company also announced plans to acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar Copper Project, signaling an aggressive growth trajectory.

Kingston Resources reports robust high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at Mineral Hill, reinforcing resource confidence and de-risking near-term mining plans.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources in a $214 million transaction, while spinning off its remaining assets into a new ASX-listed company, NewCo. The deal offers Peel shareholders immediate value and ongoing exposure to a diversified metals portfolio.