Latest Gold And Copper Projects News

MinRex Resources is advancing a transformative merger with Canadian explorer Electrum Discovery Corp., poised to create a well-capitalised gold and copper exploration entity with significant assets in Serbia and Australia.

RTG Mining is advancing swiftly towards a near-term start-up of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, supported by a full financing agreement with Glencore. Meanwhile, promising exploration results from the Chanach Project in Kyrgyzstan and ongoing engagement in Bougainville signal a diversified growth pipeline.

Lachlan Star Limited has reported promising extensions of shallow gold mineralisation at its Killaloe Project in Western Australia and completed maiden drilling at its North Cobar Copper-Gold Project in New South Wales, supported by government co-funding and heritage clearances.

Taruga Minerals has taken a major step forward with a 12-month option to acquire two promising Papua New Guinea projects, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

Askari Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and is poised to launch its maiden drilling campaign in early 2026, backed by a strengthened balance sheet and a clear focus on African critical metals.

Mandrake Resources advances its Utah Lithium Project with a significant 3.3Mt lithium carbonate equivalent inferred resource, alongside key agreements for lithium offtake and uranium recovery.

King River Resources advances exploration with new drill and soil sampling results at Tennant Creek, revealing promising IOCG-style mineralisation corridors and appointing a new Managing Director.

Sunstone Metals has reported a 33% increase in its Bramaderos gold-copper resource to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent, alongside a maiden 1.2 million ounce resource at El Palmar. The company is gearing up for renewed drilling and advancing strategic partnerships.

Westar Resources reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarterly activities, including new tenement grants and advanced data acquisition at key gold and copper projects. The company also completed a partial capital raise, positioning itself for further exploration.

Terrain Minerals has restarted its reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Smokebush Gold & Silver Project in Western Australia, aiming for a maiden resource estimate by mid-2026. The program targets the Lightning and Wildflower prospects with over 6,800 metres planned.

Koonenberry Gold’s recent wide spaced RC drilling at the Hand in Hand Prospect confirms a 2km mineralised gold trend within the Enmore Gold Project, NSW, setting the stage for a major diamond drilling campaign to explore deeper high-grade targets.