Latest Copper And Zinc News

Taiton Resources reports no significant gold from Challenger West drilling but identifies promising geological indicators, while gearing up for a major drill campaign at the Yogi prospect targeting IOCG and rare earth elements.

Golden Deeps Ltd has intersected strongly mineralised copper-zinc zones below high-grade gossans at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, revealing promising ‘Tsumeb-type’ sulphide targets. New geophysical surveys have identified multiple chargeability anomalies, setting the stage for deeper drilling campaigns.

Exultant Mining has identified a major multi-element soil anomaly at its Peak View prospect in New South Wales, revealing a 900-metre strike length with strong signatures of copper, lead, zinc, silver, and gold. This discovery sets the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and a drilling campaign planned for late Q1 2026.

Orion Minerals has locked in a US$250 million prepayment facility with Glencore to fund key developments at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in South Africa.

Sky Metals has expanded the known mineralised strike at its Doradilla Tin Project to over 10 kilometres, revealing high-grade tin-polymetallic results that significantly surpass previous targets and set the stage for a major drilling campaign.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed thick, continuous copper and zinc mineralisation at its Oonagalabi Project, with standout drill results reinforcing the system's scale and potential. The company plans further drilling and geophysical work to target higher-grade zones and expand the mineralised footprint.

Strickland Metals has announced a significant new gold and base metals discovery at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, expanding the potential of its already substantial mineral resources. The discovery at Red Creek lies just 1km from the major Shanac Deposit, promising further growth opportunities.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Rubix Resources has reported assay results from its Queensland Paperbark Project that align with expectations, revealing significant zinc, lead, and copper mineralisation. The company also advances exploration across multiple projects and pursues new asset acquisitions.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

Golden Deeps Ltd reports outstanding high-grade copper, silver, and critical metals results from its Central Otavi Project in Namibia, alongside a $3.54 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration.

Alicanto Minerals has secured a transformative acquisition of the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, backed by a $28 million capital raise and a strategic partnership with Westgold. This move sets the stage for a major resource expansion and leadership refresh.