Latest Copper Projects News

Paterson Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation. With Phase II drilling on the horizon, the company aims to upgrade its resource estimate and explore production pathways.

Eagle Mountain Mining has reached a key milestone as Nittetsu completes due diligence on the Oracle Ridge copper project, moving closer to signing a joint venture agreement expected in April 2026.

Orion Minerals has locked in a US$250 million prepayment facility with Glencore to fund key developments at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in South Africa.

Prospect Resources has announced a significant update to its Mumbezhi Copper Project resource estimate, revealing a 63% increase in copper tonnage and maiden gold and cobalt resources, positioning the project closer to development.

Megado Minerals has secured four critical investigation permits for its Iberian Copper Project in Northern Spain, enabling a comprehensive exploration campaign including airborne surveys and maiden drilling planned for 2026.

Catalina Resources has appointed Core Drilling Pty Ltd to commence a 3,000-metre RC drilling program at its Breakaway Dam Copper VMS Project, aiming to expand on recent promising copper sulphide discoveries in Western Australia.

Cosmo Metals has secured $1.55 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to fund near-term drilling at its Kanowna Gold Project in WA and the Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. The capital raise includes free attaching options, with strong backing from major shareholders and management.

Stelar Metals has reported impressive high-grade silver assays up to 211 g/t at its Baratta Copper Project in South Australia, highlighting the project's potential as a significant copper-silver resource.

Antipa Minerals has reported multiple new gold and copper discoveries at its Minyari Project in Western Australia, including a high-grade gold lode at Fiama and a significant copper trend at Yolanda. These findings bolster the project's resource base ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in February 2026.

Koonenberry Gold has reported promising Phase II drilling results at its Sunnyside Prospect, extending gold mineralisation to 415 metres vertical depth and revealing high-grade zones at depth. The company’s ongoing exploration efforts continue to highlight the potential for a significant gold system in New South Wales.

Green & Gold Minerals Ltd (ASX, GG1) has announced the acquisition of the Burlington Silver-Copper project in Queensland’s Herberton Mineral Field, expanding its footprint in a region rich with future-facing metals essential for AI and electrification.

Sunstone Metals has uncovered extensive high-grade gold-copper mineralisation at surface within its Bramaderos Project in Ecuador, setting the stage for a significant resource expansion. Drilling is imminent to convert a large exploration target into a defined resource, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.