Latest Copper Exploration News

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.

Antares Metals has validated new copper mineralisation zones at its Surprise Copper Project through Phase 2 drilling assays, setting the stage for an expanded Phase 3 program. The discovery of extensional targets and a separate mineralised zone at Marvel highlights growing potential in the Mt Isa North Project.

Culpeo Minerals has identified multiple zones of high-grade copper mineralisation across a 1.7km corridor at its La Florida Prospect in Chile, with drilling now underway to test these promising targets.

New World Resources’ board unanimously backs Kinterra Capital’s revised $0.067 per share offer, following Central Asia Metals’ decision not to match. Shareholders face a July 24 deadline to accept the bid and secure increased value.

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.

Cobre Limited has initiated an Environmental Impact Assessment and reported strong assay results from its Ngami Copper Project, setting the stage for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by August 2025.

Lord Resources has successfully raised $1.39 million through a shortfall placement, setting the stage for imminent drilling at its high-grade Ilgarari Copper Project in Western Australia.

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.