Latest Copper Projects News

OD6 Metals has encountered a regulatory pause in its maiden drilling at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, with assay results expected in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, rare earth metallurgical testing at Splinter Rock progresses positively amid a solid cash position.

Sandfire Resources reported resilient March quarter results despite severe weather disruptions, maintaining its FY25 copper equivalent production guidance and reducing net debt by $45 million. The company also advanced exploration and secured a new $650 million corporate revolving facility, enhancing financial flexibility.

Alma Metals has released a significant update to its Briggs Copper JV Project resource, incorporating silver for the first time and demonstrating high copper recoveries. The company is progressing a scoping study and preparing for further drilling to expand and upgrade the resource.

Canterbury Resources has reported significant advances at its Briggs Copper Project, including enhanced metallurgical recoveries and a resource upgrade, underpinning a scoping study on track for mid-2025 completion.

Prospect Resources has declared a maiden JORC-compliant copper resource of 107.2 million tonnes at 0.5% copper at its Mumbezhi Project in Zambia, alongside securing a strategic A$15.2 million investment from First Quantum Minerals. This milestone advances the project towards development with Phase 2 drilling planned for Q2 2025.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.

Diablo Resources has unveiled a high-grade copper discovery at its newly acquired Phoenix Copper Project near the prolific Lisbon Valley Mine in Utah, with initial rock samples returning up to 45.7% copper and 219 g/t silver. The company is advancing exploration with drilling planned for 2025.

Waratah Minerals has initiated diamond drilling at its Spur Gold-Copper Project in New South Wales, targeting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum mineralisation at the Breccia West Prospect. This move follows recent high-resolution magnetic surveys that have refined exploration targets and aims to deepen understanding of the region's epithermal-porphyry link.

BHP Group Limited reported a remarkable 376% increase in half-year profit despite an 8% revenue dip, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments in copper and potash. The company declared a lower interim dividend, signaling a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth.

Altair Minerals has identified a fourth significant copper porphyry system, Irka Sur, at its Venatica West project in Peru, revealing extensive copper mineralization and hinting at a new regional copper belt.

Golden Mile Resources has awarded a drilling contract to Alford Drilling for its inaugural reverse circulation program at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, targeting historically rich Odyssey and Ford prospects.