Latest Base Metals Exploration News

IGO Limited has announced its withdrawal from the Fraser Range Joint Venture, leaving Carawine Resources with a critical decision on the remaining tenement. Meanwhile, Carawine updates on a key legal battle over a compulsory acquisition by major shareholder QGold.

Raiden Resources retains 100% ownership of the Mt Sholl Ni-Cu-PGE Project following First Quantum Minerals' withdrawal, gaining valuable exploration data and cash compensation. The company is now exploring development options to unlock the project's potential.

Asian Battery Metals PLC confirms significant extensions of high-grade copper-nickel-platinum group element mineralisation at its Oval Discovery in Mongolia, bolstering prospects for a large-scale magmatic sulphide system.

Zinc of Ireland NL’s maiden drilling at Mt Clere has intersected sulphide zones consistent with SEDEX-style mineralisation, highlighting promising base metal potential at the Robin 21 anomaly. Two diamond drill holes totaling over 1,100 metres reveal encouraging geological signatures ahead of detailed assays.

Boab Metals has successfully raised $6 million through a share placement and an ATM set-off, positioning the company to advance its Sorby Hills Project in Western Australia.

Blaze Minerals has inked a binding deal to acquire a major interest in the Loulombo Base Metals Project in the Republic of Congo, backed by a $2.52 million capital raise to fund exploration and development.

Aurelia Metals has reported exceptional high-grade base metal intersections at its Federation West and Nymagee deposits, revealing new mineralisation lenses and promising targets for future exploration.

Asian Battery Metals PLC has announced robust assay results from its Phase 3 drilling at the Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia, confirming multiple massive sulphide intersections with significant copper, nickel, and precious metals. The results reinforce the continuity and scale potential of this emerging mineral system.

Avira Resources has completed the acquisition of a new exploration licence, expanding its Tangadee Project in Western Australia to three granted licences targeting copper-zinc and copper-nickel sulphide deposits. The company plans a field assessment in June 2025 to evaluate promising geophysical targets and engage with native title parties.

Litchfield Minerals has won three Northern Territory government grants totaling $255,743, boosting exploration at Lucy Creek and Oonagalabi projects and validating its technical approach.

Alvo Minerals has successfully closed the institutional portion of its entitlement offer, raising $751,133, with a retail offer set to open on June 11 aiming to raise an additional $810,985. The capital raise will fund exploration and potential acquisitions in Brazil's mineral sectors.

Asian Battery Metals has intercepted further massive sulphide mineralisation at its Oval copper-nickel project in Mongolia, expanding the known mineralised zone and confirming geological continuity between key areas.