Latest Copper Zinc News

Orion Minerals is finalising a major financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, advancing its transition to a mining company with first copper and zinc concentrate expected by late 2026.

Orange Minerals NL has reported spectacular silver grades from rock chips at its Lennon’s Find project in Western Australia and completed a deep diamond drillhole targeting a key mineral feeder zone. The company also raised A$3.18 million to fund exploration in Australia and Ghana.

Antares Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of gold and copper projects in Western Australia and raised $2.03 million to fund exploration, while appointing Terence Topping as Managing Director to lead the next growth phase.

Octava Minerals has restarted drilling at its Federation project in Tasmania after nearly 50 years, revealing promising high-grade indium and other critical minerals, while advancing bioleaching initiatives at its Byro project in Western Australia.

Manhattan Gold Corporation reports promising assay results from its Hook Lake Gold Project in Nunavut, Canada, confirming high-grade gold and polymetallic mineralisation across multiple prospects. The company plans to commence maiden drilling in April 2026 following a delayed aeromagnetic survey.

Great Southern Mining Ltd updates on its Edinburgh Park JV with Gold Fields, revealing promising geological signs despite no economic mineralisation in initial drilling. Drilling is set to recommence targeting the high-priority Mt Dillon IP anomaly.

Avira Resources has completed its acquisition of the Mt Cattlin Gold Project, validating historical data and advancing plans for a significant drilling program in early 2026, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise.

Octava Minerals has amended its acquisition terms for the Byro REE Project, extending the deadline and replacing a share grant with performance rights tied to project milestones.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a significantly larger mineralised footprint at its Oonagalabi Project, delivering strong copper and zinc drilling results while securing $6 million to accelerate exploration.

Strategic Energy Resources has completed key diamond drilling programs at Isa North and Canobie projects, revealing potential IOCG mineralisation and advancing its copper-gold portfolio with the acquisition of the Diamantina Project from Anglo American.

Develop Global Limited reports strong December quarter progress with Woodlawn mine commissioning on track, a major contract win, and a significant value uplift at Sulphur Springs ahead of a mid-2026 investment decision.

Octava Minerals has resumed drilling at its Federation Project in Western Tasmania, revealing visible semi-massive sulphides and high-grade polymetallic surface samples that hint at promising mineralisation.