Latest Copper Exploration News

Diablo Resources has unveiled a high-grade copper discovery at its newly acquired Phoenix Copper Project near the prolific Lisbon Valley Mine in Utah, with initial rock samples returning up to 45.7% copper and 219 g/t silver. The company is advancing exploration with drilling planned for 2025.

Great Southern Mining has identified a second large-scale induced polarisation anomaly at its Edinburgh Park Project, highlighting promising potential for significant gold-copper mineralisation. Drilling is slated for mid-2025 following heritage and environmental clearances.

Altair Minerals has identified a fourth significant copper porphyry system, Irka Sur, at its Venatica West project in Peru, revealing extensive copper mineralization and hinting at a new regional copper belt.

Golden Mile Resources has awarded a drilling contract to Alford Drilling for its inaugural reverse circulation program at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, targeting historically rich Odyssey and Ford prospects.

White Cliff Minerals has awarded drilling contracts to Northspan Explorations for a 4,000-meter campaign at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, marking a significant exploration push after decades of dormancy.

Antares Metals Ltd has reported outstanding copper assay results from its initial RC drilling phase at the Surprise Copper Project in Queensland, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralisation and unveiling promising new exploration targets.

FMR Resources has initiated a 1,500-metre drilling campaign at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada, targeting extensions of known copper mineralisation at the Demoiselle prospect. Results are expected within weeks, potentially advancing the company’s position in a prolific copper belt.

Somerset Minerals Ltd has identified multiple high-priority drill targets at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, following the reprocessing of historical geophysical data. The company is preparing for a 1,250-metre drilling and surface sampling campaign scheduled for the second quarter of 2025.

Eagle Mountain Mining has closed its renounceable entitlement offer, raising $1.62 million to advance copper and base metals exploration at its Silver Mountain and Wedgetail projects in Arizona.

OD6 Metals has raised A$1.17 million through a targeted share placement to fund high-impact exploration at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, with drilling set to begin imminently.

Firetail Resources has secured a $3 million placement to fund a high-impact exploration program at its Skyline Project in Canada and ongoing work at the Picha Project in Peru, backed by institutional and director support.

Solis Minerals appoints Mitch Thomas as CEO, shifting Mike Parker to Technical Director, ahead of a major 2025 drilling campaign in Peru's copper-rich belt.