Latest Copper Resources News

Rincon Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Hasties gold-copper deposits near Telfer, aiming to expand mineralisation and update its resource estimate by the end of Q1 2026.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

American West Metals has reported a substantial expansion of its Storm Copper Project resources in Canada alongside promising critical metals discoveries at its West Desert Project in Utah, underpinning its strategic growth and US market engagement.

Tartana Minerals has reported promising exploration results at Cardross, supporting resource expansion and plans to scale up copper sulphate production. The company is also advancing a joint venture with Alt Resources to accelerate strategic metals exploration.

BOA Resources has secured a significant foothold in Western Australia’s Murchison Copper Belt with a 49% stake in the Neds Creek copper project, setting the stage for targeted drilling and exploration backed by a $3.75 million capital raise.

Canterbury Resources has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs Copper Project, confirming a large-scale mineral resource and committing to a Pre-feasibility Study. The company also raised $1.24 million via a Share Purchase Plan during the quarter.

Castile Resources is advancing its Rover 1 Bankable Feasibility Study with updated resource estimates and rising commodity prices boosting project prospects. The company is also progressing exploration and funding discussions as it eyes critical minerals demand.

GreenX Metals has raised A$13.6 million through a share placement to fund exploration at its Tannenberg Copper Project in Germany and Eleonore North Gold and Antimony Project in Greenland, reinforcing its balance sheet for 2026.

Rincon Resources has advanced its strategic partnership with Greatland Resources through a staged farm-in and joint venture agreement, while delivering promising drilling results that extend the Hasties gold-copper deposits near the Telfer mine.

White Cliff Minerals has reported significant progress in its Rae Copper-Silver Project with the discovery of a new high-grade copper zone at Danvers 2 and promising sediment-hosted copper mineralisation at Stark, expanding the potential of the Teshierpi Fault Zone.

Empire Resources has reported promising drill results from its Yuinmery Copper-Gold Project, revealing high-grade mineralisation and new gold prospects, while awaiting assay results from Pennys Gold drilling.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has emerged strongly from a 26-month ASX suspension, delivering robust copper production and sales that beat expectations in the December 2025 quarter. The company’s strategic acquisitions and exploration efforts position it for growth in 2026.