Latest Base Metals News

Maronan Metals has significantly upgraded its Maronan deposit resource, doubling indicated silver-lead tonnage and adding near-surface copper-gold resources, setting the stage for imminent economic assessment results and development progress.

Cobre Limited’s CBEO securities have been suspended from trading pending regulatory compliance, raising questions about the company’s next steps and investor impact.

Boab Metals has taken a major step forward in developing its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project by acquiring the DeGrussa Processing Plant and completing a $6 million capital raise, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision later this year.

Orion Minerals reported significant cash outflows in its June 2025 quarter, with liquidity stretched and financing facilities nearly maxed out. The company is pursuing a $5.8 million capital raising to support ongoing operations following recent feasibility study completions.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Anax Metals has raised $3.3 million through convertible notes to push forward its Whim Creek copper-zinc project in Western Australia, while resolving a recent arbitration with its cornerstone investor Mineral Development Partners.

Develop Global Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with initial concentrate shipments from its Woodlawn Copper-Zinc Mine, the commencement of earthworks at Sulphur Springs, and a substantial A$180 million capital raise to fuel an aggressive growth strategy.

Broken Hill Mines Limited will have its trading suspension lifted on 21 July 2025, marking its return to the ASX following successful compliance with listing rules.

Macro Metals Limited has obtained crucial Supreme Court orders to address a regulatory oversight involving cleansing notices, paving the way for the lifting of its trading suspension.

Central Asia Metals Plc has made an unconditional all-cash offer to acquire New World Resources Limited at A$0.065 per share, a significant premium over recent prices and a superior bid to its rival. The New World board unanimously recommends shareholders accept the offer in the absence of a better proposal.

29Metals Limited reported a stronger June quarter with increased copper production at Golden Grove, offset by higher costs and deferred capital spending on the Gossan Valley project. The company also secured a final $54 million insurance payout and improved liquidity despite ongoing operational challenges at Capricorn Copper.

West Cobar Metals has identified promising new copper, antimony, and silver targets at its Bulla Park project, supported by advanced geological and geophysical analysis. The company plans priority drilling to explore these zones and potentially expand its resource base.