Latest Base Metals News

Develop has initiated significant underground and surface infrastructure works at its Sulphur Springs zinc-copper project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an updated feasibility study and de-risking the project’s development.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have secured court approval for their merger schemes, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the mining sector. Trading of Aston Minerals shares will be suspended from May 29 as the merger moves toward implementation.

American West Metals has successfully raised A$5.9 million as part of a broader A$14.4 million funding package to advance its Storm Copper Project in Canada, aiming to fast-track exploration and development activities.

Coolabah Metals Limited is set to transform into a producing miner with its $15-20 million capital raise, conditional on acquiring Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and resuming ASX trading.

Altamin Limited has reported the final tranche of high-grade zinc-lead-silver assay results from its 2024 channel sampling at the Gorno Project, revealing mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries. These findings highlight new zones in previously inaccessible areas, reinforcing the project's exploration potential.

Adriatic Metals has confirmed ongoing discussions with Dundee Precious Metals regarding a possible takeover offer, marking the start of a formal offer period under the UK Takeover Code. While talks continue, no firm offer has yet been made.

American West Metals is launching a comprehensive 2025 exploration campaign at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, targeting resource expansion and new discoveries along a 110km copper belt.

Nimy Resources has clarified that no undisclosed information explains its recent share price jump, pointing instead to ongoing drilling and positive media coverage about a gallium discovery.

Aeris Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a pivotal announcement on debt refinancing and capital raising, signaling renewed market activity.

Future Metals NL has announced a $2.64 million entitlement offer to fund its Eileen Bore Cu-Ni-PGM project, partially underwritten by CPS Capital Group. The offer opens mid-May to eligible shareholders across multiple jurisdictions.

OD6 Metals has confirmed significant high-grade copper-zinc-silver volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at Gulf Creek, NSW, marking a major step forward after 60 years of dormancy. The results validate the company’s geophysical targeting and open up promising extensional targets along a 3km strike.

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.