Latest Copper News

Magnum Mining and Exploration has completed its acquisition of the Wet Mountain Rare Earth Element Project in Colorado, marking a significant step in its U.S. critical minerals strategy. The project boasts historic surface assays up to 7.99% Total Rare Earth Elements, with exploration plans underway.

AIC Mines has successfully accessed the Jericho copper deposit underground, confirming key geological models and reducing technical risks. This milestone accelerates plans to expand copper production at the Eloise mine in Queensland.

Lodestar Minerals has acquired sole access rights to the Los Loros copper-molybdenum-gold porphyry project in Chile, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in April 2026. The project features significant historical mineralisation and is strategically located near key infrastructure in a prolific mining region.

Great Western Exploration has identified two promising copper-gold targets, Diorama and Baroo, within its Yerrida North Project, setting the stage for a busy drilling campaign following the upcoming Oval program.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, receiving US$21.7 million in cash and setting the stage for renewed focus on its graphite and gold-copper assets. The company is actively progressing exploration and development programs to meet ASX reinstatement criteria.

Lodestar Minerals has secured a binding option to acquire the Virgin Mountain Heavy Rare Earth Elements project in Arizona and defined a significant gold exploration target at Ned’s Creek, while gearing up for its first Chilean drill program.

Scorpion Minerals has taken a significant step forward with a binding option to acquire the Old Prospect gold tenements and forged strategic partnerships to advance its gold and lithium projects in Western Australia.

Riversgold has locked in a full funding and operational deal with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also advancing exploration in Canada and raising $2 million to fuel growth.

Hot Chili Limited has reported a significant expansion of its high-grade copper-gold discovery at La Verde, Chile, supported by robust diamond drilling results. The company is advancing its Costa Fuego Project with promising pre-feasibility outcomes and progressing strategic partnerships.

Heavy Minerals Limited has finalized a binding agreement with Hillgrove Resources to extract garnet from tailings, while advancing its Port Gregory project and targeting substantial capital raising.

Golden Mile Resources has completed a significant sampling program at its Aurora prospect in Arizona, with assay results expected soon, while Patronus Resources has earned an 80% interest in the Leonora Gold Joint Venture.

Horseshoe Metals has reported strong drilling results at its Horseshoe Lights project, confirming extensive copper oxide mineralisation and advancing funding talks. The company is gearing up for a Direct Shipping Ore operation to generate early revenue.