Latest Copper Zinc News

Trek Metals has confirmed that Induced Polarisation (IP) surveying effectively targets concealed manganese mineralisation at its Kuro prospect, with visual manganese found in 43 of 51 recent drill holes. The company also identified a strong IP anomaly at the Coogan copper-gold prospect, planning four drill holes to test it.

Antares Metals (ASX: AM5) has secured approval to begin heritage surveys and drilling at its Quinns VMS project in Western Australia, backed by $237,500 in government co-funding. The company aims to test high-grade extensions of the historic Austin deposit and untested regional prospects, with copper prices rising sharply since the last resource estimate.

Eagle Mountain Mining and Nittetsu Mining have signed a non-binding MOU to jointly explore new mineral project opportunities in Australia and North America, building on their existing Oracle Ridge joint venture.

Tartana Minerals has locked in a $5.18 million placement with Chinese mining giant Xingye Gold at a striking 165% premium to its last traded price, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and a new strategic partnership.

29Metals reported a mixed June quarter with lower copper but higher zinc production at Golden Grove, steady safety metrics, and ongoing development progress including Xantho Extended mining restart and Gossan Valley first ore on track. Capricorn Copper's restart hinges on regulatory approval and a definitive feasibility study due by year-end.

Cygnus Metals is set for a transformative acquisition by Central Asia Metals valued at about A$232 million, while its Golden Eye deposit delivers high-grade drilling results that bolster resource confidence.

Anax Metals (ASX: ANX) is launching a high-impact 18-hole diamond drilling campaign at its Whim Creek Project, aiming to extend the Mons Cupri VHMS deposit and uncover new mineralisation with modern techniques.

Daly Resources has won $150,000 in Northern Territory Government funding to conduct a major airborne electromagnetic survey at its Broughton copper-zinc project, aiming to refine exploration targets in the McArthur Basin.

Avira Resources has appointed Andrew van Bentum as CEO, bringing over 25 years of expertise to lead its gold and base metals exploration strategy across Western Australia and Sweden.

Develop Global has locked in a major A$70 million mining contract for its Pioneer Dome lithium project, setting the stage for first sales in the December quarter of 2026. Strong drilling results and a binding offtake deal with Trafigura underpin the project’s fast-tracked development and cashflow outlook.

29Metals has reported strong drilling results from its 2026 program at Golden Grove, confirming high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver extensions at Oizon and Amity. Development at Oizon is progressing with first ore expected by year-end, underpinning mine flexibility and potential cost efficiencies.

Manhattan Gold Corporation has kicked off a 4,000m reverse circulation drilling campaign at its underexplored Hook Lake Project in Nunavut, aiming to confirm and extend historic high-grade gold and polymetallic targets.