Latest Copper News

Hawk Resources has clinched a Mineral Exploration Agreement with Ngaanyatjarrra Traditional Owners for its Olympus Scandium Project, clearing a key hurdle ahead of planned Q2 2026 exploration. Historical data points to a significant scandium anomaly that could define a new province in Western Australia.

GreenTech Metals has confirmed thicker, high-grade PGE-Cu-Ni mineralisation at its Munni Munni Project through Phase 1 drilling and historic core resampling, setting the stage for a JORC 2012 resource update.

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) is intensifying its drilling campaign at the London Victoria gold mine, delivering promising high-grade results and expanding its footprint with new tenure acquisitions. The company targets a mid-year resource update amid ongoing assay releases and greenfield exploration.

Orica Limited posted its strongest half-year EBIT in over 20 years at $512 million, driven by premium product demand and strategic acquisitions including Nelson Brothers. The company also initiated a $100 million cost reduction program and declared a 28.5 cent interim dividend.

Premier1 Lithium’s latest drilling at Yalgoo reveals a fresh high-grade gold zone at Carlisle and confirms a large hydrothermal system at Mt Kersey, spotlighting a new VMS corridor that could reshape resource potential.

Pacgold has confirmed new shallow gold mineralisation at its Vertigo deposit within the White Dam Project, suggesting a potential increase to its Mineral Resource Estimate. Infill drilling results support upgrading resource confidence, with further drilling planned to refine the resource and support mine planning.

Exultant Mining has secured regulatory approval and contractor engagement to launch a targeted 12-hole RC drilling campaign at its Balerion Prospect, aiming to test high-priority geochemical and geophysical anomalies.

Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) is set to start drilling at its Chikundo Copper Project in June 2026 despite assay delays, while progressing the Chilalo Graphite Project towards first production in October 2027 with a modular development plan and clear funding milestones.

Hamelin Gold has been granted the Day Dawn exploration licence near the Telfer mine and secured a $180,000 co-funded drilling grant, setting the stage for a significant 3,000 metre RC drilling program targeting high-grade gold mineralisation.

Regener8 Resources has won shareholder approval to acquire the Srebrenica North polymetallic project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, setting the stage for its maiden exploration campaign.

DPM Metals delivered a record $203 million free cash flow in Q1 2026, driven by strong production growth from the Vareš mine and robust metal prices. The company remains on track for full-year guidance with ongoing exploration and disciplined capital returns.

Stavely Minerals has confirmed significant gold-silver mineralisation at its Freddy’s Find prospect and plans deeper diamond drilling alongside new RC holes to explore a large-scale porphyry target nearby.