Latest Gold And Copper News

Forrestania Resources has agreed to acquire Catalina Resources’ Laverton Project, swapping its Breakaway Dam copper asset and gaining a significant equity stake in Catalina. This move strategically broadens Forrestania’s presence in the Eastern Goldfields gold belt.

Pivotal Metals has identified several high-potential copper-gold and copper-nickel targets east of the historic Lorraine Mine in Quebec, setting the stage for an intensified drilling campaign in early 2026. Complementary geophysical surveys across the Belleterre district underscore a district-scale mineral system ripe for discovery.

Augustus Minerals has secured heritage approval for drilling at its Music Well Gold Project, paving the way for a maiden 1,000-metre drilling campaign targeting the promising Clifton East prospect in early 2026.

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.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

LinQ Minerals has reported a significant 144m intercept grading 1.0g/t gold equivalent at The Dam, near its Gidginbung open pit in New South Wales, confirming continuous high-grade mineralisation over a 300m strike. Further assay results are pending, underscoring the potential of the Gilmore Project's southern zone.

Titan Minerals has confirmed a significant 150-metre extension of gold and silver mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, with promising drill results reinforcing the potential for further resource growth. A Mineral Resource Estimate update is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026 amid advancing strategic discussions with Lingbao Gold International.

Greatland Resources has reported a robust December quarter with gold and copper production rising alongside a significant cash increase, all while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet.

MinRex Resources Limited and Electrum Discovery Corp. have agreed to merge, creating a well-capitalised gold-copper exploration company with advanced projects in Serbia and Australia. The combined entity aims to accelerate resource growth and exploration across two Tier-1 jurisdictions.

Adavale Resources has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource of 115,000 ounces of gold at its London Victoria Mine, alongside completion of Phase 2 drilling and plans for further exploration to drive near-term production.

Waratah Minerals reports significant new gold assay results from its Spur Gold Project in New South Wales, revealing promising high-grade mineralisation and growth potential. Ongoing drilling continues to expand the resource footprint with multiple rigs active.

Develop Global Limited has landed a significant A$200 million contract to build underground access tunnels at OceanaGold’s Waihi North Project in New Zealand, marking a major milestone for its mining services division.