Latest Copper News

Lodestar Minerals has raised $520,000 through a share placement to fund its inaugural reverse circulation drilling at the Darwin gold project in Chile, signaling a pivotal step in its exploration strategy.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.

IGO's December quarter report reveals robust performance at Greenbushes lithium mine but significant setbacks at Kwinana and Nova, culminating in a $79 million EBITDA loss and a strategic halt on Kwinana’s Plant 2.

Flagship Minerals has identified six new copper targets through a stream sediment survey at its Rosario Copper Project in Chile, with three targets ranked as high priority, confirming extensive copper mineralisation across the site.

Olympio Metals has identified multiple coincident EM and IP anomalies at its Dasserat prospect in Quebec, setting the stage for a drilling campaign planned for early February 2025.

Lanthanein Resources has completed initial drilling phases at its Lady Grey Project and secured a six-month extension on its farm-in agreement, positioning the company for a critical assessment of its gold exploration prospects.

Titan Minerals reports standout drilling results at its Dynasty Gold Project’s Iguana prospect, confirming resource growth potential with significant gold and silver intercepts. The company is advancing its 10,000m drilling campaign backed by a strong balance sheet.

OD6 Metals reports a transformative quarter with the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project revealing high-grade copper assays, alongside promising metallurgical advances at its Splinter Rock rare earths project. The company enters 2025 with strong cash reserves and active exploration programs.

Austral Gold reported an 8.5% production increase in Q4 2024 alongside significant cost reductions, though full-year output fell short of forecasts due to equipment delays. The company sets ambitious 2025 targets, supported by a new toll processing deal and plant refurbishment financing.

AusQuest Limited has announced a significant porphyry copper-gold discovery at its Cangallo Project in Peru, marking a potential turning point ahead of an active 2025 exploration calendar. The company also secured $2.4 million in funding to advance drilling programs across its Peru and Australian assets.

Buxton Resources reports robust drilling results at its Graphite Bull and Narryer projects, completes Stage 1 earn-in on Copper Wolf JV with IGO, and undertakes key board changes, positioning itself for an active 2025 exploration season.

Gold Mountain Limited reports strong exploration progress across its Brazilian lithium, rare earth, and copper projects, highlighted by high-grade drill results and expanding target pipelines.