Latest Copper Projects News

Cyclone Metals has inked a binding agreement with Vale S.A. for up to USD 138 million to develop its Iron Bear Project in Canada, marking a significant step forward with successful pilot production runs of high-grade iron concentrates and pellets.

Encounter Resources Limited has unveiled an ambitious 2025 exploration and development program across its Australian critical minerals projects, supported by significant government co-funding and a strong cash position.

New Frontier Minerals has identified 46 priority exploration targets rich in heavy rare earth elements at its Harts Range Project and formalized a strategic alliance to process copper ore from its Big One Deposit, marking significant progress in its multi-commodity portfolio.

GreenX Metals advances its Tannenberg Copper Project with BHP funding and license expansion, while Greenland projects gain momentum amid soaring antimony prices. The company also confirms a £435 million arbitration award against Poland, facing ongoing legal challenges.

RTG Mining has locked in a US$30 million financing facility with Glencore to fund the initial stage of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration and development at its Chanach and Panguna projects.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a 4% increase in portfolio revenue to AUD 61.9 million for the March 2025 quarter, driven by robust iron ore royalties and record gold margins. The company also marked a major milestone with the Final Investment Decision and full funding secured for Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass Lithium Project, targeting production in 2027.

Taruga Minerals reports progress on multiple Western Australian exploration licences, highlights promising high-grade rock chip results at Thowagee, and maintains a robust cash balance of $1.8 million as it navigates regulatory challenges in South Australia.

Westar Resources wraps up low-grade drilling at Mindoolah, opts out of acquisition, while progressing exploration at Gidgee North with promising geophysical targets and pending assay results.

Revolver Resources has completed the SX-EW FEED for its Dianne Copper Mine Project, marking a key technical milestone and progressing towards a Final Investment Decision. The company also secured A$1.5 million through non-dilutive royalties, underpinning its funding strategy.

White Cliff Minerals has initiated a significant drilling campaign at its Rae and Danvers copper projects, revealing extensive visible sulphide mineralisation, while also advancing its balance sheet through the sale of the Reedy South Gold Project for A$1.2 million.

Asara Resources has raised $2.3 million to advance exploration at its flagship Kada Gold Project in Guinea, appointed Matthew Sharples as CEO, and awarded a major drilling contract to Capital Drilling Guinea-SA. The company also completed the sale of non-core Burkina Faso assets, signaling a sharpened focus on its core gold interests.

Apollo Minerals reports completion of Phase 2 drilling at its Salanie Gold Project with promising high-grade results, alongside strategic funding and ongoing exploration in Gabon, Serbia, and France.