Latest Gold And Copper Exploration News

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.

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.

Right Resources Limited has secured over A$1.1 million in R&D-related funding, advancing its geological research and mineralisation modelling in NSW’s Tumbarumba district through a strategic partnership with the University of Tasmania’s CODES.

Koonenberry Gold has launched diamond drilling at the Postman’s Gully Prospect within its Enmore Project, targeting a promising parallel fault zone with historical high-grade gold. Early drill results reveal encouraging geological features, with assays expected by May 2026.

Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited has reported outstanding high-grade gold and copper assay results from its 2026 surface geochemical program at the Parker Project in Arizona, confirming extensive mineralised corridors and setting the stage for imminent drilling.

Novo Resources Corp. reported a net loss of CAD 22.4 million for 2025, slightly improving from the previous year, while securing a $5.9 million capital raise to support ongoing exploration and operations.

Novo Resources has officially listed over 25 million free-attaching options on the ASX, following its recent capital raising. These options, exercisable at 15 cents, underpin the company’s ongoing exploration ambitions across Western Australia and New South Wales.

Sunstone Metals has significantly expanded the surface footprint of gold-copper mineralisation at its Porotillo discovery within the Bramaderos Project, reporting a 462m trench averaging 0.55 g/t AuEq. This milestone supports a large exploration target and advances drilling efforts as a scoping study progresses.

Rincon Resources has agreed to sell its Laverton assets to Galleon Metals, receiving shares in return, while preparing to sell or joint venture its West Arunta project as it concentrates on its Telfer South and Crackerbox projects.

MinRex Resources Limited (ASX: MRR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Electrum Discovery Corp. (TSX-V: ELY) via a statutory Plan of Arrangement, creating a combined ASX-listed gold-copper exploration company with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.

Javelin Minerals has identified multiple promising gold and copper exploration targets at its Coogee Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an extensive drilling campaign in 2026. The discoveries build on historical data and new geophysical surveys, highlighting significant potential near existing resources.

LinQ Minerals has reported a major shallow gold and copper discovery 160 metres south of its Gidginbung open pit, revealing thicker and higher-grade mineralisation than previously expected. This breakthrough could significantly expand the resource potential of the Gilmore Project in New South Wales.