Latest Copper News

Solstice Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in WA, reporting a combined 148m intercept at 0.77% copper and 0.20g/t gold that extends mineralisation beyond the current resource estimate.

Bison Resources has identified additional widespread jasperoidal alteration and gossanous breccia at its Bald Peaks Project in Nevada, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale Carlin-type mineral system. Extensive rock chip and soil sampling programs are underway, with assay results pending and maiden drilling planned.

Encounter Resources has launched a strategic review of its copper assets across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, aiming to accelerate project development amid promising drilling results at its Yeneena Copper Project and other key sites.

Loyal Metals (ASX:LLM) schedules a key court hearing on 24 August to approve PT Bumi Resources’ A$79 million takeover scheme, with most conditions including shareholder approval and project acquisitions progressing smoothly.

ACDC Metals is set to launch its maiden drilling campaign at the Mount Jackson Project in Nevada, targeting key gold-silver zones with a 2,500-metre reverse circulation program starting in Q4 2026. A geophysical survey will precede drilling to sharpen targets and reduce costs.

Freehill Mining has appointed seasoned engineer Marco Meneses to spearhead development at its Blanco y Negro copper-gold project, coinciding with Chile's planned legislative change to double processing thresholds for small miners, enhancing project viability.

KGL Resources has completed a A$300 million equity raise, fully funding the Jervois Copper Project through construction and into production, with key contracts signed and development activities underway.

Patriot Resources has locked in a $3 million placement to fund exploration at its flagship Tassa silver-gold project in Peru and a new copper discovery in Zambia, underpinning its strategy to grow high-grade mineral resources.

Horseshoe Metals has started Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights Copper-Gold Project, aiming for initial sales in October and December 2026 to fund further development.

Nimy Resources has confirmed extensive soil geochemistry anomalies for gold and base metals at its Mons Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a detailed ground electromagnetic survey and maiden drilling.

Stavely Minerals has confirmed a significant blind gold-silver discovery beneath basalt cover at its Freddy’s Find Prospect, with diamond drilling revealing higher-grade mineralisation at depth. Further reconnaissance drilling is planned to expand the target and test adjacent porphyry prospects.

Sierra Nevada Gold (ASX: SNX) reports exceptional surface rock chip assays up to 15.8% copper and 5.83g/t gold at its As Safra project in Saudi Arabia, identifying a new undrilled copper target and expanding existing zones ahead of a larger Phase 2 drilling program.