Latest Copper Gold Exploration News

Great Western Exploration has secured all permits to commence diamond drilling at the Oval Copper-Gold Targets in March 2026, aiming to test a potentially large VHMS copper-gold system akin to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Eagle Mountain Mining has issued nearly 120 million new shares and 40 million options, raising just over $1 million, but a significant shortfall remains to be placed. The company aims to secure additional funding to advance its Arizona copper-gold projects.

FMR Resources advances its copper-gold exploration with significant drilling progress at Chile’s Llahuin Project and maiden drilling success in Canada’s Goshen Prospect, supported by strong financial footing and strategic leadership changes.

Eagle Mountain Mining has closed its entitlement offer, raising just over half of its targeted $1.98 million, with a significant shortfall to be placed alongside lead managers. The funds will support its copper-gold exploration projects in Arizona.

Helix Resources has completed key geophysical surveys at its White Hills project in Arizona, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026. The integrated data aims to unlock the copper-gold potential of this historically rich region.

Strategic Energy Resources has reported promising copper and gold intersections from its latest diamond drilling at the Canobie Project in Queensland, reinforcing the potential for a major discovery under its joint venture with Fortescue.

Magmatic Resources has launched a significant 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Myall copper-gold project, backed by Fortescue under a $3.5 million FY26 exploration budget. The program targets multiple promising porphyry-style deposits, aiming to build on earlier encouraging results.

S2 Resources has completed its first drilling campaign at the Warraweena project in NSW, revealing volcanic rocks akin to the Macquarie Arc and promising copper mineralisation. Further geophysical work is planned to pinpoint the source of magnetic anomalies and advance exploration.

Blackstone Minerals announces the resignation of Managing Director Scott Williamson, appointing Geoff Gilmour as Executive Chairman during the search for a new CEO. The board also welcomes geologist Greg Cunnold to strengthen technical expertise amid this transition.

Austral Resources has defined multiple high-grade copper-gold exploration targets near its Rocklands processing facility, setting the stage for a sequenced, low-capex growth strategy with drilling planned from late 2026.

Cannindah Resources has appointed Cameron Switzer as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic push in its Mt Cannindah Copper-Gold Project. The company also sees a leadership reshuffle with the resignation of Chair Michael Hansel and appointment of Tony Rovira as Chair.

Cannindah Resources has identified a previously unrecognized high-grade copper-gold target adjacent to its Cannindah Breccia Deposit, revealing a significant exploration opportunity within a 200-250m drill data gap. Ongoing drilling at multiple targets promises further resource growth.