Latest Gold And Copper Exploration News

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.

Empire Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate exploration at its Yuinmery and Penny’s projects, with strong backing from existing and new investors.

Sunstone Metals has uncovered extensive high-grade gold-copper mineralisation at surface within its Bramaderos Project in Ecuador, setting the stage for a significant resource expansion. Drilling is imminent to convert a large exploration target into a defined resource, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.

FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets, including a 70% stake in the Pickle Crow Project, to Bellavista Resources for up to A$86.1 million in scrip. FireFly shareholders will receive Bellavista shares, maintaining exposure to the assets while FireFly focuses on its copper-gold ambitions.

Rincon Resources has secured drilling approvals for its Hasties gold-copper deposits near Telfer, aiming to expand mineralisation and update its resource estimate by the end of Q1 2026.

Kaili Resources has reported promising rare earth element assay results from its South Australian tenements and launched a new focused drilling campaign at the Mallee Project, signalling a step forward in its exploration ambitions.

Sultan Resources has intensified exploration across its Lachlan Fold Belt tenements in NSW, focusing on promising gold-copper porphyry targets while securing $1.1 million to fund upcoming work.