Latest Copper News

Lightning Minerals has confirmed extensive gold and base metal mineralisation along a 12km strike at its Mt Turner Project, Queensland, following a successful inaugural drill program. The company secured A$2.5 million to fund an ambitious Phase 2 drilling campaign set for early 2026.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the bid for the expansive As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in its global exploration strategy. Concurrently, drilling progresses at its Nevada Warrior Gold Project with results anticipated soon.

Canterbury Resources has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs Copper Project, confirming a large-scale mineral resource and committing to a Pre-feasibility Study. The company also raised $1.24 million via a Share Purchase Plan during the quarter.

Carnaby Resources has reported a 10% increase in its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project resource, completed full ownership of the JV, and is advancing its pre-feasibility study with strong cash backing and promising drill results.

Taiton Resources has completed drilling at its Challenger West project and is preparing to drill at the Highway project's Yogi prospect, backed by a $2 million capital raise and a key board appointment.

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.

Magnum Mining & Exploration has accelerated its rare earth elements (REE) exploration with new drilling programs in Brazil and the acquisition of the Wet Mountains REE Project in Colorado, backed by a $7 million capital raise.

GreenX Metals has confirmed the validity of historical copper grades at its Tannenberg project in Germany through modern assays, while securing A$13.6 million in fresh capital to advance exploration. The company also won a key legal battle affirming its right to substantial compensation from Poland.

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.

True North Copper reports significant drilling success at Mt Oxide’s Aquila Prospect and advances its Cloncurry Copper Project with a new scoping study, backed by a $12.5 million capital raise to fund 2026 growth.

Mantle Minerals has identified eleven promising exploration targets at its Yule River Project, signalling potential for multiple mineral systems including VHMS and orogenic gold. Meanwhile, progress continues at Pardoo and Carlton Hill projects alongside ongoing capital returns to shareholders.