Latest Gold Copper News

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Explorers led the Materials tape as fresh drill stories and new ground deals pulled buyers into small caps. Big miners still delivered, but the loudest moves came from companies offering investors a near-term catalyst.

Lithium Energy Limited is set to begin a 2,700-metre drilling campaign at its Sandy Creek Gold-Copper Prospect following rock chip samples revealing significant copper, gold, and silver grades. This marks a key step in exploring the Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt Project near the historic Mt Morgan mine.

Alkane Resources has reported record-breaking financial and operational results for the first half of FY2026, driven by strong gold and antimony production across its expanded three-mine portfolio. The company’s robust cash flow and profit position set a confident tone for meeting full-year guidance.

Alkane Resources Ltd has reported a remarkable half-year surge in revenue and profit, driven by its strategic merger with Mandalay Resources Corporation and soaring gold prices.

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.

Evolution Mining has approved nearly $800 million in capital investments across key projects, aiming to boost production and returns significantly. The company also expands its exploration footprint in Canada, signaling a robust growth strategy.

Killi Resources has identified a significant gold-copper-molybdenum geochemical anomaly at its Mt Rawdon West Project in Queensland, marking a key milestone with new high-priority drill targets.

Castile Resources has raised A$8.4 million through a share placement to accelerate its Rover 1 project, aiming to complete a Bankable Feasibility Study by mid-2026 and begin new exploration drilling.

Waratah Minerals reveals promising early-stage geometallurgical results from its Spur Zone, showing gold recoveries exceeding 90% through conventional processing methods. The findings highlight coarse, free milling gold, suggesting a straightforward path to efficient extraction.

Miramar Resources has secured an exclusive six-month option to acquire the underexplored South Ashburton gold, copper, and antimony project in Western Australia’s Ashburton Basin, adding a promising asset to its Gascoyne portfolio.

Paterson Resources has reported encouraging initial assay results from its Grace Gold-Copper Project, revealing wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation. With Phase II drilling on the horizon, the company aims to upgrade its resource estimate and explore production pathways.