Latest Copper News

Lycopodium Limited projects steady growth for FY26 with revenue guidance of $390-$410 million, underpinned by strong project momentum and the strategic SAXUM acquisition expanding its footprint in the Americas.

AusQuest has secured permits to launch a major drilling campaign at its Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, aiming to pinpoint the porphyry system’s core and potentially double resource size.

Broken Hill Mines reports outstanding high-grade silver-lead-zinc intercepts from Phase 1 drilling at Pinnacles Mine, with assays up to 1,013g/t AgEq over 4.4m. The company plans a record 25,000m Phase 2 drilling campaign in early 2026 to significantly grow its resource base.

QMines Limited has successfully raised over $1 million through its Share Purchase Plan, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project. The new shares are set to be issued mid-November, marking a key step in the company’s growth strategy.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary gold target with promising results and is set to begin Phase 2 drilling, while advancing a broader portfolio of base metal prospects and regional land acquisitions in the prolific Cobar Basin.

Alma Metals has completed a positive Scoping Study for its Briggs copper project in Central Queensland, confirming the technical and economic potential for large-scale open pit mining. The company is now moving swiftly into prefeasibility studies to refine resource confidence and optimise project design.

Altair Minerals has formally opposed BHP’s plans to use its Olympic Domain Project area for infrastructure, leading to a court-ordered mediation ahead of a December hearing.

Coda Minerals reports steady progress in its diamond drilling program at Elizabeth Creek, confirming geological models and underpinning a robust $1.3 billion pre-feasibility study valuation. The ongoing work supports future development with promising upside from current copper and silver prices.

Canterbury Resources and Alma Metals have completed a positive Scoping Study for the Briggs Copper Project, confirming a 2Mt copper resource and strong metallurgy. Prefeasibility studies are now underway to refine resource confidence and project economics.

Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources have sealed a binding agreement that could transform the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project into one of Australia’s next major copper provinces through a substantial earn-in deal and strategic exploration alliance.

Orica Limited has delivered its strongest financial performance in over a decade, driven by premium product demand and digital innovation, while advancing ambitious sustainability targets. The company signals continued growth for 2026 despite emerging supply chain challenges.

Kingston Resources has announced a substantial 29% increase in its Mineral Hill Project resources, including a maiden resource for the high-grade Red Terror deposit, enhancing confidence in future mine planning and production.