Latest Base Metals And Gold News

AustChina Holdings has completed the acquisition of Penwortham Exploration, gaining full control of promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania, and has commenced exploration activities in a prolific mining region.

Hammer Metals Limited reported significant progress in its March 2025 quarter, highlighting promising drilling results at Lady Jenny and Mount Mascotte, alongside ongoing joint venture activities and a solid financial position.

Patronus Resources has upgraded its Mertondale gold Mineral Resource Estimate to 480,000 ounces and is progressing a Scoping Study, while also identifying strong VMS potential at its Cardinia Project and expanding strategic investments.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Lodestar Minerals has acquired an option over the high-grade Darwin IOCG project in Chile, revealing exceptional surface assays and preparing for drilling in early 2025. The company also identified new copper targets in Western Australia’s Earaheedy project and secured $520,000 in funding to advance exploration.

Red Metal Limited's December 2024 quarterly report reveals a landmark rare earth discovery at its Sybella Project, alongside advancing multiple base metals and gold targets across Australia. The company is progressing towards a mine scoping study while preparing for further drilling and metallurgical testing in 2025.

Tempest Minerals reports maiden drilling success at its Remorse target, revealing significant high-grade magnetite and base metal anomalies with an initial exploration target of up to 110 million tonnes at 30-32% iron.

Argent Minerals reports robust drilling outcomes at Kempfield NW, Sugarloaf Hill, and Golden Wattle, confirming significant silver, gold, and base metal mineralisation. The company maintains a strong cash position to support ongoing exploration.

Moab Minerals reports significant progress in its uranium exploration portfolio, including pending drill results at Manyoni, acquisition of strategic tenements in Tanzania, and permitting for a follow-up drill program at the REX project in Colorado.

Raiden Resources has made significant strides in its December 2024 quarter exploration, completing maiden drilling at Andover South and advancing projects at Mt Sholl and Arrow, supported by a $10 million capital raise.

Orbminco Limited has agreed to divest an 80% stake in its Mt Venn Project to Sarama Resources, receiving equity and cash as it refocuses on its Mongolian assets.