Latest Copper Exploration News

Buxton Resources reports robust drilling results at its Graphite Bull and Narryer projects, completes Stage 1 earn-in on Copper Wolf JV with IGO, and undertakes key board changes, positioning itself for an active 2025 exploration season.

Prospect Resources reports strong initial drilling results at the Kabikupa Prospect within the Mumbezhi Copper Project, confirming significant copper mineralisation and validating historical data. The company targets a maiden Mineral Resource estimate by Q1 2025.

Canterbury Resources has unveiled compelling drilling results at its Briggs Copper Project in Queensland, confirming a new Southern porphyry discovery and extending higher-grade mineralisation zones. These findings feed into an updated resource estimate and a scoping study due mid-2025.

FMR Resources has completed a detailed airborne EM survey at its Fairfield Copper Project in Canada and secured a drill contractor to commence maiden drilling at the Demoiselle Prospect in mid-February 2025. The survey results have identified multiple high-priority copper targets, setting the stage for a pivotal exploration phase.

Encounter Resources has reported significant drilling progress at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project, completing over 50,000 metres in 2024 and uncovering extensive high-grade niobium mineralisation. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with a $15 million share placement, positioning itself for accelerated resource development.

Helix Resources has secured a $500,000 investment from Acta Investment Group, simplifying a proportional takeover and appointing Michael Povey as Executive Chair. Meanwhile, promising copper and gold exploration results from the Cobar region signal potential value creation for shareholders.

Lord Resources has secured an earn-in agreement for the Ilgarari Copper Project in Western Australia and commenced detailed gravity surveys, marking a significant step in its copper exploration strategy.

Belararox Limited has validated the presence of a copper porphyry system at its Malambo prospect in Argentina through recent geophysical surveys, setting the stage for an imminent drilling campaign.

Noronex Limited has lodged applications for two expansive Prospecting Licences in Botswana adjacent to its active Damara Copper Project in Namibia, signaling a strategic push into new, unexplored terrain within the Kalahari Copper Belt.

White Cliff Minerals has secured all necessary permits to initiate drilling at its Rae Copper Project in Nunavut, targeting exceptionally high-grade copper zones identified in 2024. Drilling is set to commence in March 2025, focusing on the Hulk and Danvers prospects.

Waratah Minerals has reported significant progress in its Spur Gold-Copper Project, extending gold zones with over 4,700 metres drilled in the December quarter. Strategic board appointments signal a new phase for the company as it positions itself for further exploration success.

Stelar Metals advances exploration at its Baratta Copper Project with new geophysical targets identified in the Bibliando Diapir, reinforcing its potential as a sediment-hosted copper province akin to Africa’s Central Copper Belt.