Latest Copper Resources News

Encounter Resources has announced a significant maiden mineral resource at its Aileron Niobium-REE-Copper Project and regained full ownership of the Yeneena Copper Project, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development.

New World Resources has upgraded its Antler Copper Deposit resource to 14.2 million tonnes at 3.8% copper equivalent, secured key permitting milestones, and recommended shareholders accept a $0.067 per share takeover offer from Kinterra Capital.

Diablo Resources advances exploration at its Phoenix Copper Project with significant rock sampling results and drill permits granted for key prospects, setting the stage for drilling in Q3 2025.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported solid mining progress and processing resilience in Q2 2025, while moving forward with strategic acquisitions and a recapitalisation plan to strengthen its position in Queensland's copper sector.

Prospect Resources has kicked off an extensive Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, confirming promising copper grades and advancing metallurgical testing. A strategic $18.5 million investment from First Quantum Minerals strengthens its financial and technical position.

Lightning Minerals has completed a pivotal site visit to the Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, confirming multiple promising drill targets along the 14km Drummer Fault. With soil sampling underway and a 1,000m drilling program planned post-EGM, the company is poised to unlock significant gold and copper potential.

Tungsten Mining NL (ASX – TGN) highlights its position as a key supplier of ethically sourced tungsten outside China, leveraging one of the world’s largest resource bases amid tightening global supply and rising prices.

American West Metals reports significant copper sulphide discoveries and thick mineralised intersections at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, highlighting strong potential for resource expansion.

Canterbury Resources advances its flagship Briggs Copper Project with a near-complete scoping study and imminent deep drilling, while expanding exploration across Queensland and Papua New Guinea.

Noronex Limited has contracted a substantial 7,000m Reverse Circulation drilling program at its Humpback Copper Project in Namibia, backed by South32’s earn-in funding. This move aims to unlock new large-scale copper discoveries on promising domal structures within the Kalahari Copper Belt.

S2 Resources reports a notable gold-arsenic-antimony anomaly from reconnaissance drilling at Fosterville, setting the stage for targeted follow-up exploration. Meanwhile, drilling at Glenlogan advances with assays pending, and Warraweena prepares for initial drill testing.

American West Metals has finalized a binding offtake agreement and secured significant project financing with Ocean Partners, advancing the development of its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada.