Latest Copper Zinc News

Enterprise Metals’ latest quarterly report highlights encouraging drilling results at the Vulcan prospect within the Doolgunna Project, revealing potential for a significant gold and copper-zinc mineralised system. Meanwhile, exploration continues across multiple WA projects amid ongoing funding efforts.

Enterprise Metals has reported encouraging drilling results from its Vulcan Prospect in Western Australia, revealing significant gold mineralisation and evidence of a substantial copper-zinc-gold system. The findings support ongoing exploration efforts backed by government funding.

Raptor Metals Ltd has completed its takeover of Raptor Resources Limited, marking a strategic pivot to copper exploration in Canada’s Bathurst Mining Camp, backed by a fresh A$5 million capital raise.

Antares Metals has strategically acquired two Western Australian gold and copper projects while uncovering a significant high-grade copper zone at its Mt Isa North project, backed by a $2 million capital raise and new leadership.

Alvo Minerals has confirmed significant copper, zinc, silver, lead, and gold mineralisation at its newly discovered Touro Prospect within the Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, supported by strong drilling results and a recent $2.2 million capital raise.

QMines Limited has made significant strides in its Queensland projects with high-grade drilling results at Mount Mackenzie and Develin Creek, backed by a $9 million capital raise to support exploration and development.

Nimy Resources has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Resource for high-grade gallium and rare earth elements at its Mons Project in Western Australia, marking a significant step towards becoming a key supplier in critical minerals.

Orion Minerals reported a December 2025 quarter marked by significant cash outflows offset by fresh financing, including a major convertible loan and ongoing talks with Glencore for substantial project funding.

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.