Latest Copper Exploration News

Antares Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of gold and copper projects in Western Australia and raised $2.03 million to fund exploration, while appointing Terence Topping as Managing Director to lead the next growth phase.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited reports robust drilling results and key contract awards, progressing its flagship graphite project while advancing copper exploration and securing critical funding.

Encounter Resources has reported robust December quarter results, highlighting significant high-grade niobium and rare earth element discoveries at its Aileron Project, alongside promising copper anomalies in Western Australia’s Paterson Province. A $25 million placement aims to accelerate exploration and development.

CGN Resources has expanded its foothold in Western Australia's Leonora gold district with new tenement grants and land access agreements, setting the stage for a robust 2026 exploration campaign.

New Frontier Minerals has completed its maiden drilling campaign at Harts Range and secured a binding commercial framework with Metallium Ltd, unlocking a novel processing pathway for heavy rare earth elements. Meanwhile, progress at its NWQ Copper Project and a successful capital raise position the company for growth.

Belararox Limited has commenced diamond drilling at its flagship TMT Project in Argentina and completed initial drilling at its Kalahari Copper Belt project in Botswana, supported by a recent A$8.5 million capital raise and key board changes.

Alchemy Resources’ recent Induced Polarisation survey at the Yellow Mountain Copper Project in NSW has revealed two significant new drill targets, expanding the project’s mineralised footprint and reducing exploration risk.

Evolution Energy Minerals has ramped up exploration at its Chikundo Copper Project while stabilising its finances and navigating regulatory hurdles in Tanzania. The company is preparing for drilling in 2026 despite a tight cash position.

S2 Resources bolstered its cash reserves with a A$17 million sale of its Fosterville licence to Agnico Eagle and advanced exploration in New South Wales and Western Australia, revealing promising copper mineralisation.

MinRex Resources is advancing a transformative merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery Corp., poised to create a well-capitalised gold and copper exploration entity with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.

GreenTech Metals has completed a major acquisition of a 70% interest in the high-grade Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Western Australia, backed by a $5.2 million capital raise and a strengthened board. The company has commenced drilling to validate historical resources and aims for a JORC-compliant update in early 2026.

Red Metal Limited reports significant technical progress in rare earth processing at its Sybella project alongside advancing gold and copper exploration across multiple Australian sites. The company’s strategic stake in Maronan Metals gains momentum amid rising metal prices.