Latest Copper News

South32 has announced a planned CEO transition with Matthew Daley joining as Deputy CEO in February 2026 and succeeding Graham Kerr later that year, marking a new chapter for the mining giant.

C29 Metals has identified several promising multi-commodity exploration targets in Kazakhstan through advanced airborne geophysical surveys, setting the stage for extensive fieldwork and drilling later this year.

DeSoto Resources has initiated diamond drilling at its 100%-owned Fenton South Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting a large, untested geophysical anomaly. The company also prepares to begin drilling at its fully permitted Spectrum Project, aiming to unlock multiple high-priority mineralisation targets.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed industry veteran Chris Connell as CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive exploration and capital markets expertise to advance its asset portfolio and growth strategy.

Metal Powder Works has secured a strategic contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to supply metal powders for additive manufacturing in nuclear applications, marking a key step in its growth trajectory.

Somerset Minerals has significantly expanded its footprint in Nunavut’s Coppermine copper region, acquiring 458 km² to become the largest landholder and gearing up for a maiden drilling campaign.

Critical Resources Limited has appointed seasoned mining executive Tim Wither as CEO, aiming to leverage his global experience to advance its lithium, antimony, and gold projects.

Nordic Resources has confirmed significant historical gold and copper intersections at its newly acquired Kiimala Trend project in Finland, underscoring the project's exploration potential alongside its flagship Kopsa asset.

Blackstone Minerals has secured $600,000 through the set-off of collateral shares under its ATM facility, bolstering its financial position ahead of a key merger and acquisition in Southeast Asia’s critical minerals sector.

Chrysos Corporation has secured a landmark Master Services Agreement with Newmont Corporation, marking its first PhotonAssay unit deployment at the Ahafo mine in Ghana. This deal signals growing adoption of Chrysos’ cutting-edge gold analysis technology among top-tier miners.

Culpeo Minerals has secured A$3.02 million through a placement to fund extensive drilling at its promising copper projects in Chile, targeting high-grade zones that could reshape its resource profile.

Challenger Gold Limited has formalized an Investment Protection Agreement with Ecuador, safeguarding its $75 million investment in the El Guayabo Project. Concurrently, the company announced a doubling of its Mineral Resource Estimate to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent across its Ecuadorian assets.