A discovery of a copper deposit usually comes with great excitement and is followed by narratives of great wealth generation. Over the recent decades, these type of discoveries are few and the reality for investors is fueled with disappointments and rhetoric of false narratives from the explorers.

A notable announcement by E79 Gold Mines Limited (ASX: E79) securing 100% ownership of the Mountain Home Copper-Gold-Bismuth Project in the Northern Territory. The move, announced on 22 April 2025 (E79 Gold Acquires 100% of the Mountain Home Project), indicates that there may be some activity happening on this project soon.

The Chalice Mining Limited (ASX:CHN) narrative has centered around the Julimar discovery since early 2020.

Petratherm Limited (ASX: PTR) is intensifying exploration across its Woomera and Mabel Creek projects in South Australia.

Far Northern Resources (ASX: FNR) is gearing up for significant exploration and drilling across its gold and copper assets after its IPO.

Metals Acquisition Ltd (ASX: MAC, NYSE: MTAL) core asset is the CSA Copper Mine in NSW, the highest-grade copper mine in Australia.

The Havieron discovery, made by Greatland Gold Plc in 2018, is now nearing production in a joint venture with Newcrest Mining.

Jon Hronsky OAM of Western Mining Services shares insights into the discovery of the West Musgraves nickel-copper-PGE district.

New World Resources Limited (ASX:NWC) has now moved onto the Scoping Study stage with a new resource in the Antler VMS Project

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