Latest Copper Sector News

Fortescue Metals Group has delivered a record first half FY26 iron ore shipment of 100.2 million tonnes, alongside key progress in decarbonisation and strategic copper acquisition.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

Paterson Resources has wrapped up the first phase of its drilling campaign at the Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and scoping study in 2026.

Solis Minerals has secured drilling permits for its Cinto Copper Project in southern Peru, setting the stage for a maiden diamond drilling campaign targeting promising geochemical and geophysical anomalies near major copper mines.

Midas Minerals has secured unconditional approval from Namibia’s Competition Commission, paving the way to complete its acquisition of the Otavi Copper Project and launch an aggressive drilling campaign.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported robust Q3 2025 copper production and secured $40 million in new capital, setting the stage for accelerated growth and ASX reinstatement.

EnviroCopper has landed a $3.5 million strategic investment to accelerate feasibility studies on its innovative ISR copper projects in South Australia, enhancing Alligator Energy’s stake and spotlighting environmentally responsible mining.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising approximately A$80 million to fund key projects and reinforce its financial position.

Eagle Mountain Mining Limited has dismissed any undisclosed price-sensitive information following a sharp rise in its share price, attributing the movement to external market events and ongoing strategic negotiations.

Evolution Energy Minerals has successfully closed an oversubscribed rights issue, raising $1.45 million and topping up with an additional $300,000 placement to fund key graphite and copper projects.

American West Metals has confirmed multiple large-scale copper exploration targets at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, following the final results of an advanced geophysical survey. These findings bolster the project's potential amid a tightening global copper supply.

Golden Horse Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Sorrel Copper Project, gaining a significant inferred resource of 88,600 tonnes of copper and setting the stage for exploration and development in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.