Latest Copper News

Cyprium Metals has secured board approval to restart copper cathode production at its Nifty Copper Complex, targeting first output by mid-2026. The plan leverages existing heap leach resources and refurbishes key processing infrastructure to generate near-term cash flow.

Eagle Mountain Mining has reapplied for two cancelled exploration permits covering 12% of its Silver Mountain Project, with no expected disruption to near-term activities.

Evolution Energy Minerals is set to launch an extensive soil sampling program at its Chikundo Copper Project in Tanzania, aiming to refine targets ahead of 2026 drilling. The initiative builds on strong historical and recent copper assay results within a promising volcanic caldera setting.

Freehill Mining Limited has achieved its highest daily deliveries of industrial sand and gravel, fueling growth in Chile’s cement and construction sectors. The company is scaling operations with plant upgrades and expanding its customer base.

Independent testing by UNSW confirms Green Critical Minerals’ Very High Density (VHD) technology outperforms copper and aluminium in thermal conductivity and diffusivity, positioning it as a breakthrough in thermal management.

AIC Mines has reported encouraging drilling results from eight prospects at its Eloise Regional Project, highlighting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation and confirming new structural targets for further exploration.

Orion Minerals is on the cusp of finalising a significant financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, potentially unlocking up to US$250 million for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.

QMines Limited has completed a major drilling campaign at its Sulphide City deposit, revealing multiple high-grade copper-zinc zones and setting the stage for an integrated Pre-Feasibility Study in 2026.

Strickland Metals reports strong diamond drilling results at its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, revealing extensive gold and base metals mineralisation and confirming potential for resource growth beyond 5.3Moz AuEq.

Raiden Resources has acquired an 85% commercial interest in the Crixás Gold Tailings Project in Brazil, aiming to unlock near-term, low-capital gold production through tailings reprocessing. The project features existing infrastructure and a third-party processing plant, with a feasibility study underway for a larger gravity processing facility.

GreenX Metals has validated historical copper grades at its Tannenberg Project in Germany with modern assays revealing thicker mineralisation than previously estimated, underscoring significant resource potential.

Alara Resources’ Oman joint venture has secured an additional $36.4 million loan facility to fund key capital projects and sustain operations at the Al Wash-hi Majaza Copper Gold Project.