Latest Copper And Zinc News

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.

AuMEGA Metals has advanced its exploration portfolio in Newfoundland with the Isle aux Morts Granite emerging as a prime target and new gold trends identified at Bunker Hill. Diamond drilling results from Cape Ray are eagerly awaited.

Cosmo Metals has completed its first drilling program at Spring Creek in NSW after nearly 30 years, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation and identifying a new antimony-rich corridor, supported by government grants to advance exploration.

QMines Limited has made significant strides in its Queensland projects with high-grade drilling results at Mount Mackenzie and Develin Creek, backed by a $9 million capital raise to support exploration and development.

Orion Minerals is finalising a major financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, advancing its transition to a mining company with first copper and zinc concentrate expected by late 2026.

Middle Island Resources has completed a strategic acquisition in Serbia, backed by a $3.4 million capital raise, and reported promising high-grade drilling results at its Bobija Project, signalling a significant step forward in its exploration ambitions.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has secured all-minerals rights at its Prospect Hill project, paving the way for a maiden tin resource estimate, while new data from Radium Hill reveals an 8km corridor rich in uranium and rare earth elements.

Surefire Resources NL reported significant progress in its Western Australian exploration portfolio during the December 2025 quarter, highlighted by standout gold intercepts at Yidby and advancing development at the Victory Bore critical minerals project.

Australian Critical Minerals Limited (ACM) has unveiled detailed exploration plans for its Peru projects, highlighting the Flint Project’s compelling high-grade gold and silver targets with drilling scheduled for early 2026.