Latest Zinc of Ireland (ASX:ZMI) News

Small-cap materials stocks swung hard as buyers chased project funding, processing breakthroughs and new drill results. The biggest moves came from energy infrastructure, greenfields deals and uranium, while gold and copper stories kept the sector busy.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Zinc of Ireland NL is set to reshape its zinc recovery and battery recycling prospects after signing to acquire Meclex's innovative hydrometallurgical technologies and launching a major drilling campaign at its Kildare project.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

Rare earths, lithium and antimony stocks drove the week, while a handful of capital raisings and profit warnings hit hard. The biggest gains came from drilling wins and deal news. The sharpest falls came where investors faced dilution, weaker earnings or takeover friction.

Critical minerals and gold explorers drove the biggest moves, with OD6 Metals, Jindalee Lithium and Resolution Minerals leading the weekly board. Investors chased drill hits, fresh funding and deal news, while stocks that reopened after trading halts split between sustained buying and quick give-backs.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress in its December 2025 quarter, highlighting sulphide intersections at its Mt Clere base metals project and ongoing geophysical work in Ireland’s Rathdowney Trend. The company ended the quarter with A$0.3 million cash on hand while actively evaluating new opportunities.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress across its Irish and Australian projects in Q3 2025, with significant geochemical and geophysical surveys underway and drilling completed at Mt Clere awaiting assay results.

Zinc of Ireland NL has completed key drilling at its Mt Clere Project in Western Australia, intersecting broad sulphide zones, while refining its zinc-lead portfolio in Ireland with ongoing gravity surveys. The company holds a solid cash position of approximately A$1.25 million as it pursues further exploration and potential acquisitions.

Zinc of Ireland NL’s maiden drilling at Mt Clere has intersected sulphide zones consistent with SEDEX-style mineralisation, highlighting promising base metal potential at the Robin 21 anomaly. Two diamond drill holes totaling over 1,100 metres reveal encouraging geological signatures ahead of detailed assays.

Zinc of Ireland NL has kicked off its inaugural drilling campaign at the Mt Clere project in Western Australia, targeting the large and previously untested ‘Robin 21’ geophysical anomaly. This move revives interest in a site last partially explored by BHP nearly three decades ago.