Latest Copper Projects News

Sandfire Resources reported a robust start to FY26 with copper equivalent production exceeding forecasts by nearly 5%, alongside a significant reduction in net debt and key regulatory approvals advancing its growth projects.

Adavale Resources has appointed industry veteran David Ward as Managing Director to spearhead exploration and drilling at its flagship Parkes Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock significant value in one of Australia’s richest mineral provinces.

Somerset Minerals reports promising high-grade copper intercepts at its Coppermine Project in Canada, with ongoing drilling and regional surveys set to unlock further potential.

Infinity Metals reports progress on its San Jose lithium mining license application in Spain while facing drilling delays and strategic shifts in its Australian gold-copper projects.

Orion Resource Partners has agreed to acquire a quarter stake in Capstone Copper’s Santo Domingo and Sierra Norte projects, injecting up to US$360 million contingent on project milestones and a positive investment decision.

Golden Horse Minerals reports robust drilling results at Southern Cross Gold Project and completes strategic Sorrel Copper Project acquisition, backed by a $15 million capital raise.

Tartana Minerals has announced a maiden inferred gold resource of over 500,000 ounces at its Cardross project, pushing its combined gold resources with Mountain Maid beyond 1 million ounces. The company is exploring processing upgrades to unlock further value from copper and silver credits.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

Noronex has kicked off a significant 3,000-metre drilling campaign at its Cgae Cgae Copper Project in Botswana, aiming to unlock copper deposits concealed beneath Kalahari sands. This move, backed by a strategic partnership with South32, targets a largely unexplored region with geological parallels to Africa’s prolific copper belts.

Nordic Resources Ltd has initiated a 5,000m diamond drilling program at its Kopsa gold project in Finland, unveiling new magnetic targets and bolstering its senior management team. The company also raised over A$10 million in institutional capital, underpinning a combined gold equivalent resource of 1.23 million ounces across its Finnish assets.

Cobre Limited has secured a A$1.5 million investment from Sinomine International, marking a key step in advancing copper exploration at Botswana’s Okavango Project. This funding will support a targeted diamond drilling program aimed at expanding promising mineralisation near established deposits.