Latest Copper And Cobalt News

Havilah Resources reports robust drilling, metallurgical, and mining study outcomes at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, with JX Advanced Metals Corporation negotiating a pre-feasibility study agreement that could lead to equity investment.

Antipa Minerals has updated its Minyari Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing gold resources by 100,000 ounces to 2.5 million ounces and reinforcing the project's standalone development potential with significant copper, silver, and cobalt by-products.

Chalice Mining reports significant metallurgical improvements at its Gonneville Project, boosting metal recoveries and revealing a promising iron byproduct that could enhance project economics.

Dreadnought Resources has partnered with Teck Resources in a $15 million farm-in and joint venture to advance the Money Intrusion Ni-Cu-Co-PGE prospect at Mangaroon, WA. This deal brings a major global player into the project, accelerating exploration while preserving Dreadnought’s gold ambitions.

Renegade Exploration reports significant discoveries of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Yukon Andrew Deposit, alongside promising gold-silver prospects, while progressing copper and cobalt projects in Queensland amid a tight cash position.

DGR Global Limited reported steady progress in project generation and strategic investments during Q1 2025, while navigating ongoing legal challenges and securing a $23.5 million funding facility to support operations and refinancing.

Cobalt Blue Holdings progresses its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery towards a Final Investment Decision while expanding into copper and base metals through the Halls Creek Project. The cobalt market faces a structural shift amid DRC export restrictions, supporting a strategic corporate rebrand and leadership changes.

Cosmo Metals has completed the acquisition of the Bingara and Nundle gold-antimony-copper projects in NSW and progressed exploration at its Kanowna Gold Project in WA, supported by a $1.1 million capital raise.

IGO Limited reported a solid Q3 FY25 with robust margins at Greenbushes and improved nickel output at Nova, while Kwinana refinery struggles persist amid strategic shifts in exploration and leadership.

BOA Resources is progressing its 2025 drilling plans across key lithium and nickel tenements in Western Australia, while managing delays in heritage surveys and optimizing its tenement portfolio to focus on high-potential assets.

Coda Minerals has expanded its Elizabeth Creek copper-cobalt-silver project with new drilling success at Emmie East, revealing mineralised shale beyond the main resource. Concurrent metallurgical testwork aims to boost recoveries and reduce capital costs.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.