Latest Copper Discovery News

Austral Resources has bolstered its Cameron River Project with final assays revealing gold and silver alongside high-grade copper at Snow Queen, underpinning its regional growth strategy.

Tennant Minerals has raised $2.8 million to accelerate drilling and development at its high-grade Bluebird discovery in the Tennant Creek region, aiming to more than double the mineralised footprint and advance processing studies.

TechGen Metals has reported a standout 20m @ 1.14% copper intercept at Mt Boggola and secured key drilling approvals at Blue Devil, setting the stage for multiple exploration campaigns in 2026.

Paterson Resources has reported robust assay results from its Phase I drilling at the Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing consistent shallow gold mineralisation over a 1.3km strike and setting the stage for a resource update and further drilling.

Antipa Minerals completed its CY2025 drilling program at the Minyari Gold-Copper Project, revealing new high-grade zones and boosting its Mineral Resource Estimate to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent. The company is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study and has commenced a major new drilling campaign, supported by a strong cash position.

Sabre Resources (ASX:SBR) has secured 80% stakes in two companies holding nearly 4,000km² of highly prospective gold and copper-gold projects in the Northern Territory, including drill-ready targets analogous to the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. A heavily supported $2 million placement will fund aggressive exploration including imminent drilling.

Renegade Exploration has divested its 22% interest in the Carpentaria Joint Venture to True North Copper for $2.88 million, opting for a mix of cash, shares, and performance rights to maintain exposure to the project’s upside while refocusing on North American assets.

AusQuest gears up for maiden drilling at two promising copper-gold prospects in Peru, aiming to build on the momentum from its Cangallo discovery. Over 8,000 metres of Reverse Circulation drilling are set to test high-priority IOCG and porphyry targets starting Q2 2026.

Magnum Mining and Exploration has verified exceptionally high-grade gold assays up to 178 g/t Au at its Red Breccia target within the Parker Project, Arizona, reinforcing it as a priority drill target alongside Eagle Nest and NSW Detachment. The company is progressing drill permitting with first-pass drilling planned upon approval.

Reward Minerals Ltd (ASX:RWD) updates on its Newfoundland projects targeting high-grade gold and copper, highlighting multiple priority targets with no historic drilling and imminent maiden drilling planned for 2026.

Killi Resources has completed surface sampling at its Mt Rawdon West Project, revealing a significant gold-copper-molybdenum breccia linked to a large subvolcanic intrusive centre. Assay results expected in May will shape upcoming drilling plans.

Patriot Resources has announced a maiden JORC inferred resource of 31.4 million ounces silver equivalent at its high-grade Tassa project in Peru, highlighting significant growth potential and undervaluation compared to peers.