Latest Copper News

Norwest Minerals updates its West Arunta exploration strategy following a doubling of silver prices and a high-grade discovery at Dales Gossan, setting the stage for a major 2026 drilling campaign.

Cannindah Resources has identified a previously unrecognized high-grade copper-gold target adjacent to its Cannindah Breccia Deposit, revealing a significant exploration opportunity within a 200-250m drill data gap. Ongoing drilling at multiple targets promises further resource growth.

Norfolk Metals has released promising initial assay results from its maiden drilling campaign at the Carmen Copper Project in Chile, confirming both shallow copper oxide and deeper sulphide mineralisation. These findings reinforce the project's potential for a JORC-compliant resource and set the stage for further exploration.

Kingfisher Mining has completed its strategic acquisition of a diverse NSW copper-gold-silver-lead-zinc portfolio and is mobilizing drilling at the Copper Blow project in Broken Hill.

Solara Minerals has initiated a 2,800m drilling campaign at its Degrussa West Project, targeting promising gold-copper zones near the renowned Degrussa Mine, supported by recent government funding.

Dome Gold Mines Ltd is launching a $7 million convertible note offering aimed at funding key developments in its Fiji mining projects, including the Sigatoka feasibility study and exploration programs.

Orion Minerals has responded to an ASX price query following a recent uptick in its share price, confirming no undisclosed material information exists while highlighting ongoing financing talks with Glencore.

Alma Metals has completed its 2025 drilling program at the Briggs Copper Project, confirming strong visual copper mineralisation consistent with its geological model and setting the stage for a prefeasibility study. Assay results are expected early 2026, with further drilling planned to refine the resource.

Tolu Minerals Limited has revealed significant progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, targeting resource expansion and first production by mid-2026. The company’s extensive drilling campaign and new infrastructure promise to reshape its growth trajectory.

Somerset Minerals has raised A$3.7 million through a dual placement to fund an aggressive 2026 drilling campaign at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, targeting high-grade copper extensions and new discoveries across a vast landholding.

Hot Chili Limited's latest drilling at La Verde confirms a growing higher-grade copper-gold core near surface, promising to enhance the Costa Fuego project's economics and scale.

Sunshine Metals has identified seven promising volcanogenic massive sulphide targets at its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, highlighted by exceptional gold-in-soil grades reaching 8.45 g/t at Truncheon East. The findings, supported by a Queensland Government grant, set the stage for intensified exploration in 2026.