Latest Copper News

Magnum Mining & Exploration has completed key acquisitions of copper-gold projects in the USA and a rare earths package in Brazil, while raising $0.5 million through a recent entitlement offer to fund exploration and development.

Hillgrove Resources reported operational gains and exploration success in Q2 2025, despite lower copper output due to grade variability. The Nugent acceleration project is progressing ahead of schedule, setting the stage for increased throughput and cost efficiencies in 2026.

Strategic Energy Resources Ltd has acquired 100% ownership of the Diamantina Copper-Gold Project from Anglo American, unlocking a significant undercover extension of the Mt Isa Eastern Fold Belt with encouraging copper and gold mineralisation. The acquisition positions SER to explore a potentially large IOCG district with multiple untested targets.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

James Bay Minerals reports promising drill results from its Independence Project in Nevada, revealing significant extensions of high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation beyond the current near-surface resource estimate.

Zenith Minerals has secured final Turkish regulatory approval for the sale of its Kavaklitepe Gold Project stake, unlocking approximately A$830,000 in cash proceeds. This milestone paves the way for the company to accelerate exploration at its core Australian gold assets.

Mount Hope Mining has received regulatory approval to commence its maiden drilling program at the Mt Hope Project, targeting three high-potential gold prospects in New South Wales.

S2 Resources reports a notable gold-arsenic-antimony anomaly from reconnaissance drilling at Fosterville, setting the stage for targeted follow-up exploration. Meanwhile, drilling at Glenlogan advances with assays pending, and Warraweena prepares for initial drill testing.

Talisman Mining ramps up exploration in New South Wales with new gold targets and advances its Mabel Creek IOCG project in South Australia, supported by strong financials and ongoing drilling programs.

Freehill Mining is progressing towards restarting operations at its Yerbas Buenas magnetite mine with a targeted six-month timeline, while exploration at the adjoining El Dorado project reveals promising magnetite and copper-gold potential.

New World Resources has acknowledged an increased takeover offer from Kinterra, triggering a matching rights process with Central Asia Metals. The board signals potential for a superior proposal amid a competitive bidding landscape.

CuFe Ltd has enhanced the confidence level of its Orlando deposit resource at Tennant Creek, increasing the Indicated classification from 42% to 56% following a rigorous QAQC review. This upgrade supports the imminent release of the Orlando Scoping Study.