Latest Copper And Gold News

Infinity Mining has identified a promising new gold target at its Cangai Project in northern NSW, reviving interest in the historically rich Sir Walter Scott Gold prospect. The discovery is supported by historical assays and modern LiDAR mapping, setting the stage for upcoming exploration.

QMines Limited reveals metallurgical test results supporting a doubling of throughput at Mount Chalmers to 2Mtpa, boosting metal recoveries and expanding the mine plan to include Develin Creek and Mount Mackenzie.

AIC Mines has secured $55 million through a well-supported placement to fund major expansions at its Eloise mine and the development of the Jericho copper project, backed by strategic investor Hawke’s Point.

Novo Resources Corp has significantly enhanced its exploration portfolio with new farm-in agreements and a joint venture with Northern Star Resources, targeting standalone gold and copper projects with over 1 million ounces potential.

Prospech Limited’s recent assays from discarded historic drill core at its Zlatno project in Slovakia reveal gold presence alongside copper, suggesting a large, previously overlooked copper-gold porphyry system.

AIC Mines has awarded a fixed-price $77.6 million contract to GR Engineering to expand its Eloise processing plant capacity from 725,000 to 1.1 million tonnes per annum, with construction set to begin in October 2025 and commissioning expected by late 2026.

Lode Resources has announced a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Webbs Consol project in New South Wales, revealing a high-grade silver equivalent resource of 32 million ounces. The estimate confirms the project's potential with strong grades and promising metallurgical recoveries.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a deep drilling program at its Dittmer Project in North Queensland, targeting a significant porphyry copper-gold system beneath the historic mine. This follows strong Stage 5 drilling results and is supported by Queensland Government funding.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Blackstone Minerals has received Supreme Court approval to acquire IDM International, gaining control of the significant Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme is set to become effective mid-June, marking a strategic expansion for Blackstone in Southeast Asia's critical minerals sector.

Cygnus Metals reports robust infill drilling results from its flagship Corner Bay deposit, reinforcing the potential for resource growth and underpinning an upcoming Mineral Resource update scheduled for Q3 2025.

Hammer Metals has reported extensive copper and gold mineralisation over a 600m strike at its Tourist Zone in Mount Isa, alongside promising results at Mt Mascotte and Lex. These findings reinforce the company’s exploration momentum amid a tightening global copper market.