Latest Copper Mining News

Prospect Resources has reported robust metallurgical testwork results from the Kabikupa deposit within its Mumbezhi Copper Project, achieving copper concentrate grades exceeding 25% with recoveries above 94%. These findings bolster the project's processing strategy and underpin upcoming scoping studies.

Infinity Metals has secured a two-year exclusive option to acquire 100% of the high-grade Swansea copper mine in Arizona and raised A$2.25 million via a discounted placement to fund exploration and acquisition costs.

Hillgrove Resources has delivered consistent high-grade copper-gold drill results from its Emily Star underground project, underpinning a pivotal Stage 2 investment decision later this year.

AIC Mines has returned strong drilling results from the Jolly shoot at its Jericho copper deposit, reinforcing the deposit’s potential as the first mining target and underpinning the ramp-up of production at nearby Eloise.

Legacy Minerals has confirmed a new gold-silver epithermal mineralised system at its Mascotte Prospect, with assays showing gold grades up to 9.7g/t Au and significant base metals. The discovery lies entirely outside the current 1.2Moz AuEq Mt Carrington resource, opening the door for resource expansion.

Cazaly Resources has cleared the final hurdle to drill the Cadix anomaly, a large untested magnetic target in Namibia’s Abenab North Project, with fieldwork set for Q3 2026.

Larvotto Resources is set to acquire Hammer Metals in a $54 million all-scrip deal, expanding its Mt Isa copper portfolio to over 530,000 tonnes of copper equivalent and backed by a $15 million strategic placement from Glencore.

Legacy Minerals has kicked off an 8-hole, 4,000m diamond drilling program at its Emu Copper-Gold Prospect, marking the first modern exploration of this historically significant target within the Mt Carrington Project in northern NSW.

Paterson Resources has nearly tripled the inferred gold resource at its Grace Gold Project to 200,000 ounces, highlighting shallow, high-grade mineralisation and promising metallurgical recoveries that support open cut mining potential.

True North Copper (ASX:TNC) has unveiled promising assay results from its 2026 reverse circulation drilling at the Great Australia Mine, highlighting new shallow copper-gold intersections that could expand its Cloncurry Copper Project resource base and enhance mine planning options.

Revolver Resources has completed the detailed 3D earthworks and facilities design for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, advancing procurement for key processing equipment and edging closer to a Final Investment Decision.

Adavale Resources has boosted its Parkes Project gold resource by 44% to 166,000 ounces through a 100% scrip acquisition of the Calarie mining licence and three exploration licences, consolidating its belt-scale position in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt.