Latest Copper Gold News

Great Western Exploration is set to begin drilling nine copper-gold targets in the Yerrida Basin, backed by a $3.75 million capital raise and strong cash reserves. The campaign kicks off mid-April at the Oval target, which shows promising geological parallels to the nearby DeGrussa deposit.

Stavely Minerals has issued an amended 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and Scoping Study, correcting key data omissions and confirming significant growth in its copper, gold, and silver resources. The updated study highlights promising open pit and underground mining potential in Western Victoria.

Empire Resources has completed the second tranche of its share placement, raising nearly A$2 million following shareholder approval. This capital boost supports the company’s ongoing exploration ambitions in Western Australia’s gold and copper sectors.

Sierra Nevada Gold has established a wholly owned Saudi subsidiary, Arabian American Minerals LLC, to spearhead exploration at the As Safra copper-gold project, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and preparing for imminent drilling.

Tartana Minerals has unveiled an expanded 21,000-metre drilling program across its Chillagoe portfolio, targeting a suite of critical and strategic minerals with a focus on resource upgrades and maiden estimates.

Cannindah Resources has kicked off a 10,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Southern Porphyry Target, aiming to confirm a significant copper-gold system beneath Mt Cannindah. This ambitious program could redefine the company’s resource base and growth trajectory.

American West Metals has commenced a 5,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, targeting high-grade indium, gallium, and copper to bolster US critical metals security.

Breakthrough Minerals has completed the acquisition of the North Queensland Copper-Gold Project, gaining a substantial resource base and strategic landholding in the Mt Isa region. The company is now poised to advance exploration with multiple high-priority targets.

Hammer Metals has won two Queensland Government grants worth $336,000 to advance deep drilling and geophysical surveys at its Mount Isa projects, aiming to unlock new critical mineral deposits.

Killi Resources has won a Queensland Government grant to co-fund drilling at its Mt Rawdon West copper-gold project, targeting a compelling porphyry system. The planned drilling aims to test significant geochemical and geophysical anomalies in the Baloo prospect.

Electrum Discovery Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger with MinRex Resources, setting the stage for a significant cross-continental consolidation in gold and base metals exploration.

AusQuest Limited has kicked off an extensive new drilling campaign at its Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to expand mineralisation and uncover higher-grade copper sulphides beneath the surface.