Latest Base And Precious Metals News

Alvo Minerals has terminated its planned acquisition of the Lavra Velha Gold Project after due diligence concerns, leading to the cancellation of a $2.93 million entitlement offer and the launch of a new discounted $1.6 million rights issue to fund ongoing exploration.

Polymetals Resources reports steady progress at its Endeavor silver zinc mine with commissioning underway and first cash flow anticipated in June 2025. Mining volumes are ramping up ahead of schedule, setting the stage for a promising production phase.

Corazon Mining has finalized the sale of its remaining 15% stake in the Miriam Project to Future Battery Minerals, securing A$350,000 in cash and streamlining its asset portfolio.

Midas Minerals has agreed to acquire the Otavi Copper Project from Nexa Resources, unlocking significant high-grade copper, silver, and gold potential in a well-established African mining jurisdiction.

Taruga Minerals has reported its highest silver assay to date from the Thowagee Project in Western Australia, alongside significant lead and zinc results that extend the known mineralised strike by 200 metres northeast.

Verity Resources has launched a targeted aircore drilling campaign at its Monument Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The program focuses on three promising prospects within a prolific gold district.

Taruga Minerals has exercised its option to acquire 100% of the Thowagee Project in Western Australia's northern Gascoyne province, revealing promising high-grade assays of lead, silver, zinc, copper, and gold. This acquisition significantly expands Taruga's contiguous landholding, positioning the company for further exploration success.

Midas Minerals has identified multiple drill-ready gold targets at its Newington Project in Western Australia, with drilling planned for the September quarter pending approvals. Meanwhile, exploration continues at the Challa Project as assay results are awaited.

Alchemy Resources reported significant progress at its Karonie Gold-Lithium Project with JOGMEC completing its $600,000 farm-in commitment and over 4,000 soil samples analyzed, identifying 12 priority targets for follow-up. Meanwhile, strong copper and gold assays at Lachlan’s Yellow Mountain prospect and regained Bryah Basin control underscore a busy quarter.

Peako Limited reports a quiet quarter in East Kimberley exploration due to seasonal conditions but successfully completes a significant capital raise, bolstering its cash position to nearly A$2 million.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited is set to rebrand as Core Blue Minerals Limited, reflecting its strategic shift to diversify beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals through a new Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project.