Latest Copper And Nickel News

Bellavista Resources confirms successful initial bioleaching tests at its Brumby deposit, recovering key critical minerals, while progressing due diligence on over 50 potential projects to expand its portfolio.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million to accelerate exploration at its Belleterre copper-gold project in Quebec, supported by prominent investors including Matthew Latimore. Drilling is set to begin in December 2025, targeting high-grade mineralisation zones.

Pivotal Metals has identified a substantial new electromagnetic conductor beneath its high-grade Alotta Cu-Ni-PGM-Au deposit in Quebec, revealing promising undrilled potential and reshaping exploration strategies across its Belleterre projects.

BPH Global has initiated new seaweed sampling in the Johor Strait to analyze precious metals and rare earth elements, aiming to enhance its mineral recovery and environmental remediation efforts.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.

Asian Battery Metals PLC’s latest Phase 3 drilling results at the Yambat Project in Mongolia reveal expanded copper-nickel mineralisation and new high-conductance electromagnetic targets, underscoring the district-scale potential of this emerging magmatic sulphide system.

Mont Royal Resources has lodged a Replacement Prospectus updating its financial disclosures and use of funds ahead of a pivotal shareholder meeting on 10 October to approve a merger with Commerce Resources.

Metals Australia Ltd reveals a 3.3-fold increase in its Lac Carheil graphite resource alongside promising assay results for precious and base metals, setting the stage for value-added by-product recovery.

Bellavista Resources reports promising initial bioleaching results from its Brumby Project, confirming recovery of key critical minerals and advancing plans for bulk sample testing.

Asian Battery Metals has confirmed excellent copper recoveries of up to 95% from metallurgical testing at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia, validating a straightforward flotation process for producing marketable copper concentrate.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

Resource Minerals International Ltd has acquired a 50% interest in a Saudi Arabian joint venture, gaining access to the highly prospective Shaib Marqan gold and base metals exploration licence. This move positions RMI to leverage Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector under Vision 2030 reforms.