Latest Copper Exploration News

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has revealed a significant copper anomaly at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, outlining a 600-metre-wide zone with up to 0.5% copper. The company plans deeper drilling to explore this promising copper porphyry system, pending funding.

True North Copper’s 2025 drilling at Mt Oxide confirms extensive copper-silver-cobalt mineralisation, validating new targets and underpinning a fully funded 2026 exploration program.

Thor Energy has received an initial A$2.25 million payment from the sale of its Molyhil project interest, with further payments set to boost its cash reserves and fund expansion in hydrogen and copper assets.

Middle Island Resources has confirmed two significant copper-in-soil anomalies at its Priboj Project in Serbia, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026. The discoveries highlight promising volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) potential in a previously unexplored region.

Evolution Energy Minerals has resumed soil sampling at its Chikundo Copper Project in Tanzania, moving closer to a planned drilling campaign in 2026. The latest phase aims to refine drill targets and accelerate exploration progress.

CZR Resources has completed its first phase of drilling at the Croydon gold project with assay results expected soon, while gearing up for copper exploration at Edamurta. The company’s strong cash position supports an aggressive exploration agenda in 2026.

Norfolk Metals has completed Phase #1 of its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, confirming significant higher-grade copper sulphide mineralisation open at depth. The company also secured firm commitments for a $2.1 million placement to fund ongoing exploration.

Prospect Resources has confirmed significant gold by-product mineralisation at its Nyungu Central deposit, potentially boosting the economics of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Updated resource estimates incorporating these findings are expected in Q1 2026.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire Catalina Resources’ Laverton Project, swapping its Breakaway Dam copper asset and gaining a significant equity stake in Catalina. This move strategically broadens Forrestania’s presence in the Eastern Goldfields gold belt.

Midas Minerals has reported a significant new high-grade copper and silver find at its Spaatzu Prospect within Namibia’s Otavi Copper Project, marking a promising expansion near the established T-13 deposit.

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant 144m intercept grading 1.0g/t gold equivalent at The Dam, near its Gidginbung open pit in New South Wales, confirming continuous high-grade mineralisation over a 300m strike. Further assay results are pending, underscoring the potential of the Gilmore Project's southern zone.