Latest Base Metals News

Boab Metals has secured key environmental approvals and launched a $50 million capital raise to advance its Sorby Hills Lead-Silver-Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

Aurelia Metals reports a 12% increase in Mineral Resources and a 17% rise in Ore Reserves, driven by strong copper growth at its Peak Operation and the commencement of production at Federation Mine.

South32 reported a robust September quarter with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 33% surge in manganese volumes, while advancing key projects and maintaining full-year guidance.

Broken Hill Mines reports a milestone September quarter with record mining at Rasp, breakthrough access to the Blackwoods orebody, and strong drilling results at Pinnacles, setting the stage for growth in FY26.

29Metals reports a steady copper output but significant zinc production decline due to seismic disruptions at Golden Grove, alongside rising operational costs and ongoing progress at Capricorn Copper.

Warriedar Resources Limited has increased the consideration offered to shareholders and optionholders in its proposed acquisition by Capricorn Metals Limited. An independent expert has affirmed the revised terms as fair and reasonable, with the Warriedar board unanimously recommending approval.

Peel Mining Limited has announced the early closure of its Share Purchase Plan due to overwhelming shareholder interest, signaling robust support ahead of the capital raise completion.

Broken Hill Mines Limited has locked in a binding underwriting agreement for its BHMO Options, aiming to raise approximately A$7.5 million to accelerate drilling and development at its Broken Hill projects.

Venus Metals Corporation reports significant zinc and indium mineralisation from recent diamond drilling at its Youanmi Base Metals Project, initiating metallurgical testwork to refine zinc concentrate quality.

Develop Global Limited's updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Sulphur Springs Zinc-Copper Project reveals a 76% surge in project valuation and a doubling of free cash flow to A$1.5 billion, setting the stage for final investment decision and construction.

Eastern Metals Limited (ASX – EMS) announces a significant return of capital through an in specie distribution of Australian Gold and Copper Ltd shares, pending shareholder approval and key conditions.