Latest Copper Projects News

Hot Chili Limited reports significant diamond drilling results at its La Verde copper-gold project in Chile, revealing extensive high-grade mineralisation from near surface and extending previous intercepts. These findings bolster the strategic value of the Costa Fuego project amid rising copper and gold prices.

Catalina Resources’ recent drilling at Breakaway Dam validates a copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide system, revealing significant mineralisation over 700 metres and promising broader exploration potential across 16 kilometres.

True North Copper’s 2025 drilling at Mt Oxide confirms extensive copper-silver-cobalt mineralisation, validating new targets and underpinning a fully funded 2026 exploration program.

Thor Energy has received an initial A$2.25 million payment from the sale of its Molyhil project interest, with further payments set to boost its cash reserves and fund expansion in hydrogen and copper assets.

Westar Resources reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarterly activities, including new tenement grants and advanced data acquisition at key gold and copper projects. The company also completed a partial capital raise, positioning itself for further exploration.

Evolution Energy Minerals has resumed soil sampling at its Chikundo Copper Project in Tanzania, moving closer to a planned drilling campaign in 2026. The latest phase aims to refine drill targets and accelerate exploration progress.

Terrain Minerals has restarted its reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden resource estimate by mid-2026. The program targets the Lightning and Wildflower prospects with over 6,800 metres planned.

CZR Resources has completed its first phase of drilling at the Croydon gold project with assay results expected soon, while gearing up for copper exploration at Edamurta. The company’s strong cash position supports an aggressive exploration agenda in 2026.

Norfolk Metals has completed Phase #1 of its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, confirming significant higher-grade copper sulphide mineralisation open at depth. The company also secured firm commitments for a $2.1 million placement to fund ongoing exploration.

Prospect Resources has confirmed significant gold by-product mineralisation at its Nyungu Central deposit, potentially boosting the economics of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Updated resource estimates incorporating these findings are expected in Q1 2026.

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant drill result from its Dam deposit within the Gilmore Project, confirming a continuous zone of shallow, high-grade gold and copper mineralisation. The latest hole returned 142 metres at 1.01 grams per tonne gold equivalent, reinforcing the deposit’s potential.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.