Latest Base Metals News

Anax Metals has locked in a $3.3 million convertible note investment from Mineral Development Partners, with conditional commitments for up to $100 million to advance the Whim Creek Project and establish a Pilbara base metals hub.

Anax Metals reports strong progress at its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project, confirming high copper and zinc recoveries via scaled-up bioleaching tests and advancing negotiations with multiple strategic partners. A new tenement application near a major gold deposit further expands its Pilbara footprint.

Boab Metals has executed a binding agreement to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant, significantly derisking its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project and setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in the second half of 2025.

Boab Metals has inked a A$10 million deal to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant from Sandfire Resources, significantly derisking and reducing upfront capital costs for its Sorby Hills Project. Completion hinges on a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2025.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

29Metals Limited reports solid operational progress at Golden Grove with cost improvements and project development, while Capricorn Copper remains suspended focusing on water management and regulatory compliance. The company completes senior debt refinancing, maintaining strong liquidity and guidance.

29Metals reported a significant drop in copper production costs alongside steady zinc output and progress on critical infrastructure projects in its March 2025 quarterly update.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.

Patronus Resources has uncovered significant zinc and copper anomalies at its Cardinia Project, reinforcing the site's Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) potential and setting the stage for follow-up drilling next quarter.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

Corazon Mining has completed a comprehensive VTEM™ geophysical survey over its MacBride Base and Precious Metals Project in Canada, revealing multiple conductive anomalies that could signal new massive sulphide deposits. The company is now prioritising drill targets with plans to commence drilling in late Q1 2025.

Rubix Resources has identified significant untested chargeability anomalies at its Paperbark project, submitting applications for co-funding to drill these promising targets while progressing exploration across its diversified portfolio.