Latest Copper Zinc News

Oceana Lithium advances exploration at its Bangemall, Solonópole, and Napperby projects, deploying new geophysical surveys and preparing trenching programs while maintaining a solid cash position of nearly AUD 2.9 million.

Octava Minerals has secured a conditional acquisition of the Federation copper-zinc project in Tasmania and reported promising bioleaching results at its Byro rare earths and lithium project, underpinning plans for further exploration and development.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $2.48 million through a placement and share purchase plan to accelerate drilling at its Mt Solitary gold prospect and the broader 7.5km gold corridor in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Scorpion Minerals reports promising shallow gold intercepts at its Pharos Project and announces a strategic collaboration with Gylden Resources, enhancing processing options in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Lincoln Minerals has identified promising new drill targets at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project in South Australia and secured $2.25 million in funding to advance exploration activities.

Alvo Minerals has confirmed significant zinc and copper anomalies at its newly discovered Touro Prospect within the Palma VMS Project in Brazil, positioning it as the next major drill target. Extensive geochemical and geophysical surveys underpin this promising development.

Litchfield Minerals’ latest Downhole Electromagnetic survey confirms a large, highly conductive massive sulphide body at the VT2 target, prompting a new high-priority drillhole to test its core.

Develop Global reports strong September quarter progress with Woodlawn mine ramping up on schedule and Sulphur Springs DFS doubling projected cashflow to A$1.5 billion. A major mining services contract extension further bolsters the company’s growth outlook.

Orion Minerals reported a net cash outflow of A$3.1 million for the September 2025 quarter but has secured an $8.6 million capital raise post-quarter to support ongoing project development and operations.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

QMines Limited has completed an 8,600m drilling campaign at Develin Creek and initiated a 36-hole, 5,000m maiden drilling program at the high-grade Mount Mackenzie Gold-Silver Project, aiming to unlock significant resource extensions.

Alvo Minerals advances exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, identifying several new high-priority prospects ready for drilling. The project already hosts a substantial 7.6Mt JORC resource, with ongoing work aiming to expand this base.