Latest Copper News

MinRex Resources has received final court approval for its merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery, setting the stage for a significant expansion beyond Australia. The deal is on track to complete in early April, promising to diversify MinRex’s portfolio with new projects in Serbia.

Solstice Minerals has raised A$32.6 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate drilling and studies at its Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia. The capital boost positions the company to expand its resource and advance feasibility work.

Pure Resources Limited has entered a legally binding R&D collaboration with Rice University to develop cutting-edge carbon nanotube fibre thermal management systems using graphite from its Garnet Hills Project. The partnership includes joint intellectual property ownership and a planned $3 million equity placement to fund exploration and downstream initiatives.

Antipa Minerals has significantly expanded and upgraded its Minyari Project resource in Western Australia, now boasting 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent with a robust 85% Indicated classification at its core Minyari Dome deposits.

Empire Resources Limited has completed the issuance of 1 million shares under the second tranche of its placement, following shareholder approval at the recent extraordinary meeting. This move strengthens the company’s capital base as it pushes forward with its gold and copper projects in Western Australia.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed its initial drilling campaign at the Sandy Creek Prospect within Queensland’s Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt, with assay results expected in late May 2026. The company’s next steps hinge on these findings amid a region rich in historic mineralisation.

Dome Gold Mines Ltd launches a $3 million convertible note offering to fund key developments in Fiji, including the Sigatoka Feasibility Study and expanded exploration for copper, gold, and silver.

Asara Resources reports strong drilling results at its Massan deposit within the Kada Gold Project, confirming continuity and extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation. The company advances its resource growth strategy with ongoing drilling and plans for a Mineral Resource Estimate update.

Bougainville Copper Limited’s shares have been suspended from the ASX due to a late report lodgement, stirring investor concerns about compliance and transparency.

Lachlan Star Limited has raised $7.47 million through a share placement to accelerate exploration at its New Waverley Gold Project in Western Australia’s Norseman region. The capital injection positions the company to rapidly test high-potential gold targets and expand its drilling program.

Prospect Resources has confirmed a continuous near-surface copper sulphide system over more than 1km at its West Mwombezhi prospect in Zambia, with a maiden resource estimate due in Q2 2026.

AIC Mines has launched an ambitious 2026 drilling campaign targeting 12 prospects near its Eloise copper mine, aiming to uncover transformational copper and gold deposits to boost production.