Latest Copper Exploration News

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed thick, continuous copper and zinc mineralisation at its Oonagalabi Project, with standout drill results reinforcing the system's scale and potential. The company plans further drilling and geophysical work to target higher-grade zones and expand the mineralised footprint.

Right Resources Limited’s maiden diamond drilling at the Pilot Project in NSW confirms a large-scale gold-copper mineralisation system, with multiple stockwork zones intersected and plans for deeper drilling underway.

Sunstone Metals has uncovered extensive high-grade gold-copper mineralisation at surface within its Bramaderos Project in Ecuador, setting the stage for a significant resource expansion. Drilling is imminent to convert a large exploration target into a defined resource, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.

Somerset Minerals has identified a major 17-kilometre copper anomaly corridor, Talisker, near White Cliff Minerals’ Danvers deposit in Nunavut, Canada, following extensive 2025 geophysical and geochemical surveys. The company plans targeted drilling and geophysical follow-up in 2026 to test these promising undercover copper targets.

Hot Chili Limited has launched a A$40 million private placement to accelerate development of its Fuego copper project in Costa Rica, issuing shares at a discount to recent prices. The capital raise aims to boost exploration and feasibility studies while enhancing liquidity on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

Golden Mile Resources has completed a significant sampling program at its Aurora prospect in Arizona, with assay results expected soon, while Patronus Resources has earned an 80% interest in the Leonora Gold Joint Venture.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Lincoln Minerals has refreshed its leadership and shifted its corporate strategy towards copper discovery, advancing exploration plans at its Minbrie Project and forging key partnerships in graphite and iron ore development.

Somerset Minerals has secured $3.7 million to accelerate exploration at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, revealing promising high-grade copper mineralisation over a 7 km fault zone at Jura North. Extensive regional surveys aim to uncover further discoveries across its vast landholding.

Kaili Resources has reported promising rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements and launched a new focused drilling campaign at the Mallee Project, signalling a step forward in its exploration ambitions.

Norfolk Metals has completed Phase #1 of its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project, confirming significant higher-grade copper mineralisation and securing $2.1 million in fresh capital to advance exploration.