Latest Copper News

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.

Aurelia Metals has locked in a A$150 million senior secured financing package, strengthening its balance sheet and unlocking restricted cash to support its copper production growth targets.

Aruma Resources’ recent electromagnetic survey at the Tillex Project in Ontario reveals significant extensions to known copper-silver mineralisation, setting the stage for imminent drilling.

PolarX Limited and Northern Star Resources have agreed on a US$6.9 million exploration budget for 2026, focusing on a major drilling program at the Caribou Dome Copper Project, while extending key deadlines amid assay result delays.

Hammer Metals has identified multiple drill-ready copper-gold and lead-zinc targets at Mount Isa, including a high-priority SEDEX-style prospect at Kalman West backed by a $176,000 grant, and a newly defined gold anomaly at Keyser. A 3,000m drilling campaign is planned to kick off in April 2026.

Dreadnought Resources has completed a strategic acquisition of 12 tenements at Mangaroon, significantly boosting its rare earth and multi-mineral footprint in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

FMR Resources has reported extensive mineralised intersections in drillhole 26LHDD073 at Target L within the Llahuin Project JV, highlighting promising porphyry copper-gold-molybdenum potential. Assay results are anticipated in June 2026, setting the stage for a focused Phase II drilling campaign.