Latest Copper Market News

Alma Metals has raised $4 million through an oversubscribed placement to fund critical drilling and pre-feasibility studies at its Briggs Copper Project, reinforcing investor confidence and positioning the company for increased joint venture control.

Scorpion Minerals has solidified its position in Western Australia’s Murchison region by acquiring the Old Prospect gold tenements and progressing strategic partnerships, setting the stage for extensive drilling and resource upgrades.

Eagle Mountain Mining has finalised a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining for the Oracle Ridge copper project, extinguishing a US$7.25 million loan and securing US$16.5 million in additional funding from Nittetsu.

Chalice Mining has bolstered its leadership and financing strategy while advancing a Feasibility Study for its Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project, amid improving market conditions and promising exploration results.

Kingston Resources has brought forward copper concentrate production at Mineral Hill by a quarter, successfully trialing underground ore processing and advancing its multi-commodity strategy.

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Hillgrove Resources posted a record 3,120 tonnes of copper production in Q1 2026, driving a 22% jump in cash to $25.2 million. The company’s exploration at Emily Star and Nugent underpins ambitions to surpass 2 million tonnes annual throughput.

Solstice Minerals has reported standout Phase 1 drilling at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project, highlighting wide, high-grade intercepts that surpass current resource grades. Supported by a $32.6 million placement, the company is accelerating Phase 2 drilling to expand this promising WA copper-gold system.

Lightning Minerals pivots to a gold-led Australian strategy, elevating its Mt Turner Project as the core value driver while shedding non-core lithium assets. The company aims to capitalise on strong initial drilling success and disciplined capital allocation amid evolving commodity cycles.

New Frontier Minerals has secured technical approval for its Mining Lease Application at the Big One Copper Deposit, setting the stage for potential near-term copper production amid a tightening global copper market.

Tartana Minerals has launched a targeted $0.435 million upgrade to its Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate plant, aiming to increase production capacity and reliability amid rising copper prices. The move follows positive test results on higher-grade pit fill material, potentially adding new feedstock without extra crushing.

SolGold shareholders have approved the recommended cash acquisition by Jiangxi Copper, a move that directly impacts DGR Global’s substantial investment in the company. Completion awaits court approval and further conditions.