Copper Mining News in Papua New Guinea

South Pacific Metals Corp.
South Pacific Metals Corp.
SPMC
Papua New Guinea

South Pacific Metals Returns up to 12.8% Copper from Outcrop Outside the Kili Teke Resource; Massive Sulphide Traced over 200 Metres

South Pacific Metals Corp. reported high-grade copper and silver rock sample results from new exploration targets at its Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, including 12.8% Cu and 104 g/t Ag from outcrop. The company is advancing two priority target areas outside the existing NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource of 237 Mt, with drill-ready targets expected by Q4 2026. The release also highlights historical high-grade drill intersections at depth, indicating potential for resource expansion.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Provides Update on Wardens Hearing on Renewal of Exploration License for Yandera Copper Project

Freeport Resources Inc. provided an update on the successful Warden's Hearing for the renewal of Exploration License 1335 at the Yandera Copper Project in Papua New Guinea, noting significant community support. The company highlighted a historical 727 million tonne measured and indicated resource, while cautioning that these figures are from a 2017 study and require verification drilling to be considered current.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Commences Discussions with Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited to Advance the Yandera Copper Project, One of the World's Largest Undeveloped Copper Projects

Freeport Resources Inc. has signed a non-binding MoU with Papua New Guinea's state-owned Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited to collaborate on the strategic development of the Yandera Copper Project. The company is also engaging with potential strategic partners to advance the project toward a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS).

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Resources Reports PNG Government in Support of Yandera Copper Project and Closes Final Tranche of $3.5 Million Private Placement

Freeport Resources Inc. has closed the final tranche of a $3.5 million private placement and reported strong political support for its Yandera Copper Project from the PNG Government. The company highlighted historical Pre-Feasibility Study results for the large-scale open-pit project but cautioned that these estimates are not current and require verification drilling.

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South Pacific Metals Corp.
South Pacific Metals Corp.
SPMC
Papua New Guinea
Drill Results

South Pacific Metals Corp. Reports Rock Chip Assays with High-Grade Copper up to 21.2% at Ontenu NE

South Pacific Metals Corp. announced high-grade rock chip assay results from its Ontenu NE prospect in Papua New Guinea, part of the Osena Project. The results include exceptional copper grades up to 21.19% Cu, with significant associated gold and silver, extending the known polymetallic mineralization. The company plans to follow up with drill testing of the newly identified structures.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Resources Appoints Key Advisors to Lead Yandera Copper Project Optimization Study

Freeport Resources has appointed Practara to conduct a two-phase optimisation study for the Yandera Copper Project in Papua New Guinea, aiming to advance the project toward a Definitive Feasibility Study. The company also closed a non-brokered private placement of 648,750 units for approximately $38,925. The announcement uses historical 2017 Pre-Feasibility Study data as context but cautions that these figures are not current.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Resources Closes $5.2 Million Over-Subscribed Private Placement

Freeport Resources Inc. has closed an over-subscribed $5.2 million non-brokered private placement. The proceeds are intended to fund an internal project optimization review and advance the Yandera Copper Project toward a Definitive Feasibility Study.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Financing and Operational Update

Freeport Resources has raised $4.4 million in an ongoing private placement to fund working capital and an internal project optimization review for the Yandera Copper Project. The company has secured a license renewal through 2025 and is actively seeking strategic partners to advance the project toward a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS).

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Commences Discussions with Strategic Partners for Yandera Copper Project, One of the World's Largest Undeveloped Copper Projects

Freeport Resources has commenced discussions with strategic partners to advance the 100%-owned Yandera Copper Project toward a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The company's exploration license was recently renewed through November 2025, providing a window for development discussions amid strong copper market conditions.

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Freeport Resources Inc.
Freeport Resources Inc.
FRI
Papua New Guinea

Freeport Announces 2 Year License Renewal for Yandera Copper Project, One of the World's Largest Undeveloped Copper Projects

Freeport Resources has secured a two-year renewal of its Exploration License 1335 for the Yandera Copper Project in Papua New Guinea, valid until November 2025. This renewal enables the company to commence work on a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and continue strategic partner discussions. The company also noted a historical 2017 resource estimate of 728 Mt at 0.39% CuEq, though it does not consider these figures current.

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