Latest Copper Mining News

Exultant Mining has launched an aggressive exploration campaign at its Black Hammer Project in New South Wales, collecting 76 rock chip samples and expanding its tenure with a newly granted exploration licence. The company is progressing land access agreements and plans to commence drilling in early 2026.

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

Paterson Resources has wrapped up the first phase of its drilling campaign at the Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and scoping study in 2026.

AIC Mines has successfully extended the Jericho copper deposit in Northwest Queensland by approximately 250 metres down-plunge, revealing promising grades of copper, gold, and silver. These results reinforce the deposit’s potential to support future production growth alongside the nearby Eloise mine.

Lithium Energy Limited’s re-assay of 125 historical rock chip samples confirms significant high-grade gold mineralisation at Mt Usher, Queensland, unlocking promising exploration potential within the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project.

Askari Metals advances its flagship Nejo Project in Ethiopia with strong government backing and a planned maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold zones. The company is well funded and poised for a busy 2026 exploration season.

Canterbury Resources has completed its 2025 drilling program at the Briggs copper deposit, revealing multiple zones of strong visual copper mineralisation that align with its geological model. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to support a Prefeasibility Study for a potential large-scale mine.

Mount Hope Mining has launched its phase 2 drilling campaign at the Mt Solitary gold prospect, aiming to extend and define high-grade mineralisation and move towards a JORC-compliant resource estimate.

Solis Minerals has secured drilling permits for its Cinto Copper Project in southern Peru, setting the stage for a maiden diamond drilling campaign targeting promising geochemical and geophysical anomalies near major copper mines.

Anax Metals has completed a $2.4 million strategic placement with mining group Gold Valley at a 37.5% premium, while securing a $3.5 million loan to repay convertible notes, positioning the Whim Creek copper project for near-term development.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a globally significant palladium-nickel-copper mine in Western Australia, boasting robust returns and a rapid payback period.

OD6 Metals has initiated a Downhole Electromagnetic (DHEM) survey at its Gulf Creek Copper Project in NSW, aiming to identify extensions of high-grade copper mineralisation and guide efficient drilling in 2026.