Copper Rally Continues: 5 ASX Stocks That Just Hit New Highs in 2025

Copper is having a moment. With prices hitting record highs in July thanks to Trump’s tariff threats and supply squeezes pushing against surging demand from EVs and renewables, the outlook is looking solid. Fastmarkets is calling for energy transition copper demand to grow at 8.9% CAGR through 2035—basically, the metal’s not going anywhere.

The ASX copper play list is printing gains. Here’s what’s moving:

The Winners

Ausquest (AQD) is leading the charge—up 450% YTD. The exploration play struck gold (literally) at its Cangallo porphyry in Peru with an opening hole grading 0.26% copper over 348 metres. Shares went from AU$0.008 to AU$0.064 peak on the back of it. Stage 2 drilling kicked off in June to map out the system’s full scope.

Aeris Resources (AIS) is up 203% after its financials dropped in August—earnings jumped 78% YoY to AU$163.7M, net profit surged 286% to AU$45.2M. The Tritton copper mine and Cracow gold assets are humming. Share price ripped from AU$0.14 to AU$0.60 in two months.

Revolver Resources (RRR), +183% YTD, is pushing the Dianne copper mine toward restart in 2026. Locked in grant funding from Queensland’s Critical Minerals fund and wrapped up site engineering—the final catalyst before production comes back online.

Sunstone Metals (STM) and Magmatic Resources (MAG) round out the list at +133% and +125% respectively, with promising drill hits at Ecuador and NSW porphyry systems.

The Takeaway

Copper supply is tight, demand is real, and these junior explorers are hitting targets. Whether these gains stick depends on spot prices holding and projects hitting production timelines—classic junior play dynamics.