Latest Copper Mining News

Freehill Mining navigates severe weather disruptions in Chile's Coquimbo region with steady aggregates sales and advances copper expansion plans, leveraging legislative changes to boost production capacity.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

Kantra Copper has successfully expanded the Spitfire lode at its Kanmantoo mine, intersecting significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation beyond previous resource boundaries. This underground drilling breakthrough sets the stage for a substantial resource update later this year.

South32 has boosted the Sierra Gorda copper mine’s Ore Reserves by 61%, extending its reserve life by five years to 2045, underpinned by extensive infill drilling and a planned processing expansion.

Aurelia Metals has appointed Steve Badenhorst as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective 6 October 2026, aiming to leverage his 35 years of global mining experience to drive operational performance and strategic growth.

New Frontier Minerals spotlights Eldorado as a priority copper target with extensive surface anomalies, while pushing forward with regulatory approval for its flagship Big One Deposit mining lease.

Golden Globe Resources has highlighted significant copper-gold potential at its Burns Spur area within the Ridler Creek tenement, supported by recent high-grade rock chip assays and a re-evaluation of 1970s Noranda drilling that revealed extensive copper mineralisation.

Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) schedules a key court hearing on 24 August to approve PT Bumi Resources’ A$79 million takeover scheme, with most conditions including shareholder approval and project acquisitions progressing smoothly.

Horseshoe Metals has started Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, aiming for initial sales in October and December 2026 to fund further development.

Alara Resources has successfully closed its entitlement offer, raising AUD 4.95 million through the issuance of over 154 million new shares, exceeding its AUD 3.84 million target and negating the need for partial underwriting.

Celsius Resources faces a lifted court protection on its 40% MMCI stake amid disputes over capital increases and a contested copper offtake deal with Kiri Industries, setting the stage for arbitration.

Tarrina Resources (ASX:TR8) posted a $3.63 million loss for FY2026 as it ramped up exploration at its newly acquired gold and base metal projects following a $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.