Latest Base Metals News

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.

Broken Hill Mines Limited has completed its acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Holdings Pty Ltd, restructured its board, and is preparing for a trading reinstatement on the ASX under the ticker 'BHM'.

Aurelia Metals has successfully met its FY25 production guidance across all key metals while strengthening its cash position to A$110 million, setting the stage for upcoming growth projects including the Great Cobar development.

Orion Minerals has raised approximately A$5.8 million through a share placement and loan conversions, while launching a Share Purchase Plan targeting an additional A$4 million to fund key copper projects.

New World Resources has replaced its previously proposed scheme with a recommended off-market takeover bid from Central Asia Metals at A$0.062 per share, with the Board urging shareholders to accept. The deal includes a US$6.5 million loan facility and matches a rival offer from Kinterra.