Latest Copper Mining News

AuKing Mining’s final aeromagnetic and radiometric survey results at Myoff Creek confirm known carbonatite mineralisation and reveal promising new extensions, while the company advances its Cloncurry Gold Project acquisition.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Tartana Minerals reports promising copper and gold assay results at Muscleville, near its Tartana Copper Mine, while expanding its exploration footprint with the acquisition of the Molloy Regional Project in Far North Queensland.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd has kicked off FY26 with a 21% rise in product sales revenue and a 66% jump in net profit before tax, underpinned by expanding international demand and progress in autonomous braking systems.

FireFly Metals has announced a significant extension of high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at its Green Bay Project in Canada, with drill results revealing a 650m expansion beyond previous estimates. The standout intersection of 49m at 6.1% copper equivalent underscores the project’s growing potential.

AIC Mines reports robust production and cash flow from Eloise, advances Jericho development with promising drilling, and kicks off a major processing plant expansion.

Hillgrove Resources has initiated production blasting at the Nugent deposit, accelerating its expansion plans for the Kanmantoo copper mine and aiming to increase mining throughput by early 2026.

Argent Minerals has initiated follow-up deep diamond drilling at its Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, targeting extensions of previously identified high-grade silver and base metal zones. This move aims to unlock further resource growth amid rising silver prices.

Capstone Copper has struck a strategic deal with Orion Resource Partners, unlocking up to $360 million for a 25% stake in its Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, accelerating development in Chile’s Atacama region.

Kuniko Limited has secured new funding and is poised to commence drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting district-scale precious metals in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

AIC Mines has confirmed high-grade copper mineralisation continuity at the Jericho deposit’s Jolly shoot, with early access expected by March 2026, potentially fast-tracking production growth.

Rio Tinto reported robust third quarter 2025 production results, highlighted by record outputs in bauxite and copper, and an upgraded bauxite production forecast. Key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi continue to progress on schedule, underpinning the company’s growth trajectory.