Latest Copper Zinc News

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Antares Metals (ASX – AM5) announces the acquisition of full interests in two promising Western Australian gold and copper-zinc projects, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling in early 2026.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has confirmed significant polymetallic mineralisation at its Prospect Hill Project in South Australia, revealing high-grade silver, copper, zinc, and lead alongside tin. The company plans a maiden drilling program to upgrade South Ridge to a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

GreenTech Metals Ltd has raised $5.2 million to fund drilling and resource upgrades at its Munni Munni Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel project, aiming to validate and expand one of Australia’s largest undeveloped PGE deposits.

Alvo Minerals Limited has issued a small, invitation-only share offer to remove trading restrictions on recently issued shares, while highlighting ongoing funding and operational risks tied to its Brazilian copper-zinc projects.

Alvo Minerals has raised $2.26 million through a placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, including the promising new Touro Prospect.

Patriot Resources has expanded the mineralised footprint at its Kitumba Project in Zambia, doubling the strike length of its key copper-zinc-lead target through advanced geophysical surveys.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $1.275 million placement priced at a 17% premium, including significant director participation pending shareholder approval. The capital raise aims to strengthen working capital and retire convertible notes, supporting advancement of its Chillagoe assets.

Alvo Minerals’ latest drilling at the Touro Prospect within its Palma Copper-Zinc Project confirms extended copper and zinc mineralisation, hinting at a potentially large volcanogenic massive sulphide system. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to test deeper targets.

Octava Minerals has verified high-grade indium mineralisation up to 860ppm at its Sweeney’s prospect in Tasmania, with diamond drilling about to commence following promising geophysical survey results.

Patriot Resources has secured an 80% interest in two key exploration licences in Zambia’s Mumbwa district, strengthening its foothold in a promising copper region without additional cash outlay.

Orion Minerals is on the cusp of finalising a significant financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, potentially unlocking up to US$250 million for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.