Latest Copper Exploration News

Norwest Minerals has reported a substantial 33% increase in its Bulgera Gold Project resource to 288,400 ounces and secured $4.85 million to advance exploration, including a new drilling campaign targeting deeper gold zones.

Noronex Limited has contracted a substantial 7,000m Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Humpback Copper Project in Namibia, backed by South32’s earn-in funding. This move aims to unlock new large-scale copper discoveries on promising domal structures within the Kalahari Copper Belt.

Solis Minerals has intersected visible copper and gold mineralisation in its second diamond drill hole at the Chancho al Palo project in Peru, reinforcing the potential for a significant copper-gold system. Assay results are expected in July/August 2025.

Solara Minerals has agreed to acquire a portfolio of seven exploration licences in Western Australia's Murchison region, positioning itself near major gold and copper mines. The deal includes immediate exploration plans and potential milestone-based share payments.

Firetail Resources has launched field exploration at its high-grade Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada, preparing for the first-ever diamond drilling campaign to unlock the site's significant gold potential.

Thunderbird Resources reports further high-grade gold assay results from its Kookabookra Project in NSW, revealing new target areas and preparing for maiden drilling later this year.

Koonenberry Gold Limited reports compelling gold intersections at its Enmore Project, underpinning plans for an extensive follow-up drilling campaign backed by a $5 million capital raise.

Antares Metals has identified a significant 450-metre copper mineralised vein system near Conglomerate Creek, bolstering the potential for a large-scale copper deposit at its Mt Isa North project in Queensland.

Diablo Resources has successfully raised $396,000 to fund drilling at its Phoenix Copper Project, targeting promising copper and silver prospects adjacent to the Lisbon Valley Copper Mine.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, targeting a large unexplored sedimentary basin. Supported by a recent A$14.4 million capital raise and Canadian government backing, the company aims to advance its promising copper exploration.

Somerset Minerals has kicked off a fully funded maiden drilling campaign at its flagship Coppermine copper project in Nunavut, targeting multiple high-grade copper anomalies. Initial results are expected within weeks as the company plans a larger follow-up exploration phase.

Golden Mile Resources has reported outstanding high-grade gold assays up to 29.3 g/t from its Aurora Gold Prospect within the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, reinforcing the site's exploration potential.