Latest Copper Zinc News

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.

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.