WATCHLIST Copper Explorers

Minotaur Exploration ASX: MEP

The explorer has confirmed high-grade copper-gold mineralisation from the first two holes at its Jericho target in north-west Queensland, part of the Eloise joint venture with OZ Minerals, and has committed to further drilling.

Alderan Resources ASX: AL8

Listed on the ASX in June, copper hopeful Alderan Resources’ shares have soared from 20c to a high of $1.95 mid-November amid positive drilling work at the Frisco copper project in Utah.

Venturex Resources ASX: VXR

Additional thick high-grade copper intercepts have been confirmed at the explorer’s Sulphur Springs project in the WA Pilbara. Six holes have been completed to date with a seventh now in progress.