Latest Copper Development News

Askari Metals has identified significant high-grade copper mineralisation in historic drilling at its newly acquired Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia, revealing promising exploration upside in a prolific mineral belt.

Prospect Resources has released compelling metallurgical test results from its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, demonstrating robust, high-grade copper concentrates and strong recoveries that support plans for a central processing hub.

New World Resources has secured a crucial environmental permit for its Antler Copper Project in Arizona, accelerating its path toward construction. This milestone reflects strong state support and positions the company to begin building later in 2025.

Greatland Resources Limited is set to list on the ASX following a corporate reorganisation, showcasing robust production at its Telfer gold-copper mine and advancing development at the Havieron project.

Pivotal Metals has successfully extended the shallow mineralisation strike at its Horden Lake project in Quebec by 500 metres, confirming continuity and higher-grade zones through its 2025 step-out drilling program. The results also validate electromagnetic surveys as a powerful exploration tool, revealing multiple undrilled targets.

Aurelia Metals has released its FY26 production, cost, and capital guidance alongside an aspirational outlook for FY27 and FY28, highlighting key operational shifts and investment in the Cobar region.

Canterbury Resources is set to drill a 900m deep hole at its Briggs copper project, testing a high-priority geophysical target that could reveal richer copper zones. Supported by a government grant, this move coincides with a scoping study aiming to unlock one of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits.

Norfolk Metals has cleared all hurdles to begin Stage 1 of its earn-in agreement for the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, committing $3 million over three years to secure a 70% stake. The company has also completed a key share issuance following shareholder approval.

Melody Gold has exercised its option to process gold surface materials at Horseshoe Metals’ Horseshoe Lights project, initiating a three-year exclusive licence that promises early cash flow to accelerate copper development.

New Frontier Minerals Ltd highlights significant exploration progress at its Harts Range heavy rare earths project and the NWQ Copper Project, backed by strategic partnerships and promising assay results.

Prospect Resources has kicked off an extensive Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, aiming to expand and upgrade its maiden resource estimate while exploring new regional targets.

Norfolk Metals has secured a binding earn-in agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, backed by a $1 million capital raising commitment. The company is progressing exploration plans alongside ongoing work at its uranium and gold-copper projects.