Latest Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide Deposits News

Middle Island Resources has confirmed two significant copper-in-soil anomalies at its Priboj Project in Serbia, setting the stage for maiden drilling in Q2 2026. The discoveries highlight promising volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) potential in a previously unexplored region.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary Gold Project with promising high-grade gold results and has commenced Phase 2 drilling, backed by a $1.23 million capital raise to accelerate exploration along the 7.5km MS2 Gold Corridor.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Yalgoo Project, significantly enlarging its Mt Gibson Gold Project tenure and setting the stage for new exploration in 2026.

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

Alvo Minerals reports continued success at its Touro Prospect in Central Brazil, with all recent drill holes intersecting significant copper and zinc sulphides along a 750m strike. The discovery reinforces the Palma Project’s potential as a major volcanic massive sulphide district.

Reward Minerals has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire the Copper Lance Project in Newfoundland, a promising volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit with historic high-grade copper and silver results. The company plans to fast-track exploration to unlock value in this underexplored Canadian terrane.

Forrestania Resources is set to begin diamond drilling at its Breakaway Dam Copper VMS prospect, aiming to unlock a potentially district-scale copper system in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Resource Minerals International Ltd has acquired a 50% interest in a Saudi Arabian joint venture, gaining access to the highly prospective Shaib Marqan gold and base metals exploration licence. This move positions RMI to leverage Saudi Arabia’s expanding mining sector under Vision 2030 reforms.

Empire Resources has released final assay results from its June 2025 drilling at the Yuinmery Copper-Gold Project, revealing promising high-grade copper intercepts and broad mineralised zones that warrant further exploration.

Nimy Resources has identified a significant copper-zinc-gold anomaly at its Sneaky Squirrel Gossan Prospect within the Mons Project, Western Australia, hinting at a potential volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit similar to Golden Grove.

Empire Resources has completed a significant 21-hole reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Yuinmery Project, targeting copper-gold mineralisation across multiple prospects. Assay results are pending, with the company poised to define resource potential amid ongoing exploration.

Nimy Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gallium results from its Block 3 drilling campaign in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate in the coming quarter.