Latest Copper Mining News

Asian Battery Metals PLC has completed an oversubscribed A$3.96 million capital raise, fully funding its expanded 2025 exploration program focused on the promising Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia. Phase 3 drilling is underway, targeting deeper and along-strike extensions, with initial assay results expected in May.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

Hillgrove Resources reported a robust March quarter with a 12% increase in copper production and a 92% rise in mine operating cash flow, underpinned by a successful $18 million capital raise to accelerate growth at Kanmantoo.

Stelar Metals advances its exploration and business development efforts in Tier 1 Australian jurisdictions, spotlighting the promising Baratta Copper Project in South Australia.

AIC Mines reported solid copper production at Eloise with significant resource upgrades at both Eloise and Jericho, despite weather-related shipment delays. The company is progressing its processing plant expansion with a contract award expected soon.

OD6 Metals has encountered a regulatory pause in its maiden drilling at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, with assay results expected in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, rare earth metallurgical testing at Splinter Rock progresses positively amid a solid cash position.

Ardiden Limited reported limited exploration activities during the March 2025 quarter at its Pickle Lake Gold Project, prioritizing the Eastern Hub for near-term opportunities while maintaining a strong cash position and no debt.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Adavale Resources has identified additional exploration targets at its Parkes Project and remains on track for maiden drilling in Q2 2025, reinforcing its position in the highly prospective Lachlan Fold Belt.

Perenti’s underground mining arm Barminco will cease operations at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana by June 30, 2025, marking the end of a six-year contract amid financial challenges.

Diablo Resources has unveiled a high-grade copper discovery at its newly acquired Phoenix Copper Project near the prolific Lisbon Valley Mine in Utah, with initial rock samples returning up to 45.7% copper and 219 g/t silver. The company is advancing exploration with drilling planned for 2025.

Waratah Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Spur Gold-Copper Project in New South Wales, targeting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum mineralisation at the Breccia West Prospect. This move follows recent high-resolution magnetic surveys that have refined exploration targets and aims to deepen understanding of the region's epithermal-porphyry link.