Latest Copper Projects News

Western Mines Group has reported strong Phase 5 assay results from its Mulga Tank Project, revealing broad nickel sulphide intersections with promising grades of nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements that support a hybrid mineral system.

Alkane Resources has identified a previously unmined high-grade gold and antimony zone at its Cuffley Lode within the Costerfield project, with assay results revealing spectacular grades. The new discovery is being fast-tracked into the mine schedule, promising to bolster production at this Victorian underground operation.

Rincon Resources has kicked off a 3,500-metre Reverse Circulation drilling campaign targeting extensions at its Telfer South Gold-Copper Project, aiming to grow resources around the Hasties Zone and Frenchman's prospect.

True North Copper Limited (ASX:TNC) has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders to buy up to $30,000 of shares at $0.37 each, a 14% discount to recent trading prices. The SPP complements an institutional placement, targeting a combined raise of $20 million to fund the Mt Oxide Copper Project.

New Frontier Minerals spotlights Eldorado as a priority copper target with extensive surface anomalies, while pushing forward with regulatory approval for its flagship Big One Deposit mining lease.

Eagle Mountain Mining has kicked off a 6,000-metre drilling program at its Oracle Ridge copper project in Arizona, funded and operated by JV partner Nittetsu Mining. The campaign aims to expand known mineralisation and explore new targets identified by recent geophysical surveys.

Javelin Minerals is gearing up to drill two deep, untested magnetic anomalies at its Coogee Gold-Copper Project, aiming to unlock the source of significant mineralisation with government-backed funding.

Alkane Resources delivered a transformational FY26 with a 590% surge in net profit to A$228.7 million, driven by its merger with Mandalay Resources and record gold equivalent production. The company declared its first fully franked dividend and confirmed solid FY27 guidance.

Lodestar Minerals has taken a strategic step into Chile’s prolific copper belt by acquiring the Pacifico Cu-Mo-Au Porphyry Project, consolidating over 22 square kilometres of tenure with a rich historical drilling record. The company plans maiden drilling in the second quarter of 2027, aiming to unlock potential along a six-kilometre porphyry corridor.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

Encounter Resources has launched a strategic review of its copper assets across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, aiming to accelerate project development amid promising drilling results at its Yeneena Copper Project and other key sites.

Freehill Mining has appointed seasoned engineer Marco Meneses to spearhead development at its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project, coinciding with Chile's planned legislative change to double processing thresholds for small miners, enhancing project viability.