Latest Copper Gold Deposits News

New Age Exploration appoints seasoned geologist Kirby Johnson as CEO and acquires the promising Wallah Silver Project in NSW, complementing positive drilling results at its Wagyu Gold Project in Pilbara.

Freehill Mining Limited has secured options to acquire a portfolio of promising copper-gold projects in Chile, including a JORC-compliant resource at Blanco y Negro and extensive exploration potential at Joshua and Samuel. The deal features low upfront payments and milestone-based future costs, aligning with Freehill’s growth strategy supported by its cash-generating aggregates business.

Havilah Resources has secured a $31.5 million cash payment and $15 million in exploration funding from Sandfire Resources, accelerating plans for drilling and development around the Kalkaroo copper-gold deposit in South Australia.

Impact Minerals has commenced diamond drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, aiming to expand known resources and explore promising copper targets under a joint venture with Kuniko Limited.

Tivan Limited has completed its acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu mineral projects in Timor-Leste and signed a non-binding agreement to form a joint venture with the state-owned Murak Rai. The move positions Tivan at the forefront of mineral exploration in a highly prospective but underexplored region.

Killi Resources has identified a significant gold-copper-molybdenum geochemical anomaly at its Mt Rawdon West Project in Queensland, marking a key milestone with new high-priority drill targets.

FMR Resources has started drilling at Target K within the Southern Porphyry system of its Llahuin Project JV in Chile, aiming to test a key 500-metre corridor between previous targets. This move follows detailed integration of geological and geophysical data refining the exploration model.

Cannindah Resources has launched a focused drilling campaign at its Cannindah Breccia deposit, aiming to unlock a high-grade ‘GAP’ zone within its existing copper-gold resource. Early results hint at significant grade improvements that could reshape the project’s economic outlook.

Great Western Exploration has raised $3.75 million to fund multiple copper-gold drilling programs at its Yerrida North Project in Western Australia, with drilling set to begin imminently at the Oval VHMS target.

GreenTech Metals has completed a transformative acquisition of a majority interest in the Munni Munni platinum group elements project in Western Australia, with drilling underway to verify and expand historic resources.

Lodestar Minerals has acquired sole access rights to the Los Loros copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry project in Chile, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in April 2026. The project features significant historical mineralisation and is strategically located near key infrastructure in a prolific mining region.

Great Western Exploration has identified two promising copper-gold targets, Diorama and Baroo, within its Yerrida North Project, setting the stage for a busy drilling campaign following the upcoming Oval program.