Latest Copper News

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

Paterson Resources has wrapped up the first phase of its drilling campaign at the Grace Gold-Copper Project, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and scoping study in 2026.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX – SNX) has won the rights to explore the expansive As Safra copper-gold project in Saudi Arabia, marking a strategic expansion into a high-potential mining district aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) has released an amended initial Mineral Resource Estimate for its Achilles deposit, reporting 38.5 million ounces silver-equivalent and confirming the deposit’s potential as a significant new mineral district in New South Wales.

Koonenberry Gold has intersected visible gold in deep drill holes at its Enmore Gold Project, extending the known alteration zone and confirming a robust mineral system open at depth. The company is well funded and advancing a comprehensive drilling program to unlock further potential.

AIC Mines has successfully extended the Jericho copper deposit in Northwest Queensland by approximately 250 metres down-plunge, revealing promising grades of copper, gold, and silver. These results reinforce the deposit’s potential to support future production growth alongside the nearby Eloise mine.

Exultant Mining has completed key reconnaissance work at its Peak View Project in New South Wales, collecting 16 rock chip samples from historic prospects and securing land access agreements ahead of a planned drilling campaign in 2026.

Superior Resources has increased its capital raise to $2 million, funding a significant drilling campaign and feasibility studies aimed at accelerating gold production and advancing copper exploration in northern Queensland.

Taruga Minerals has entered a 12-month option to acquire two advanced gold and copper projects in Papua New Guinea, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise to fund exploration and resource development.

Aeris Resources has reported significant high-grade copper intersections extending mineralisation beyond current resources at its Tritton Operation in New South Wales, highlighting potential new mineralised trends and thicker deposits.

Metal Bank Limited (MBK) has announced its first formal gold resource estimate at the Seven Leaders Starter Pit, marking a pivotal step towards production in 2026. The 6,300-ounce resource underpins a strategy to leverage existing infrastructure and minimise capital costs.

Ballymore Resources has reported compelling high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation from recent drilling at its Torpy’s and Little Torpy’s prospects in north Queensland, highlighting the potential for a significant shallow polymetallic deposit.