Latest Gold Copper News

Lightning Minerals has secured A$2 million to fuel exploration and a strategic acquisition of Lotus Minerals, unlocking promising gold and copper projects in Australia. The company also advances lithium exploration in Brazil, setting the stage for near-term drilling at Mt Turner.

Red Mountain Mining reports promising high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation at its Armidale project, alongside advancing exploration in Canada and Australia, supported by recent capital raises.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining Australia’s largest nickel sulphide deposit with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The company has secured government grants and raised capital to accelerate drilling and metallurgical testing.

Sunstone Metals reports promising exploration results from its Ecuadorian gold-copper projects alongside ongoing strategic discussions with multiple parties in a buoyant M&A environment.

Traka Resources has secured a strategic joint venture in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin while streamlining its Australian portfolio, though a legal dispute with its Guinea partner clouds the project’s future.

Medallion Metals has amended terms to acquire 100% of Forrestania Nickel Operation assets, while progressing strong drilling results and financing discussions at Ravensthorpe Gold Project, positioning for a Final Investment Decision in late 2025.

Red Hill Minerals reported robust royalty revenues and exploration progress in the June 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong iron ore shipments and strategic royalty acquisitions. The company’s solid cash position and advancing drill programs position it well for growth.

FireFly Metals reports exceptional drilling results at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project, extending mineralisation well beyond current resources. Backed by a substantial A$145 million capital raise, the company is poised for a resource update and advancing mining studies.

Askari Metals has launched a comprehensive regional exploration program at its Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, targeting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation with drilling planned for late 2025.

RTG Mining has locked in a binding finance and offtake agreement with Glencore to kickstart Stage 1 of its high-grade Mabilo Copper and Gold Project in the Philippines, while advancing exploration at its Chanach project in Kyrgyzstan and progressing redevelopment talks for Panguna in Bougainville.

Olympio Metals reports promising visible gold intersections at its Bousquet Gold Project and extensive copper mineralisation at Dufay, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise to advance exploration.

Triton Minerals updates investors on delayed legal proceedings over its Mozambique graphite projects while progressing exploration planning at its Aucu Gold-Copper Project.