Latest Base Metals Exploration News

Litchfield Minerals has completed its first field reconnaissance at the Silver Valley Project, revealing well-developed quartz reefs and visible sulphide mineralisation. The company is set to launch a geophysical survey to pinpoint drill targets for 2026.

Litchfield Minerals has launched an Induced Polarisation survey to uncover concealed extensions of the Oonagalabi Formation, aiming to expand its mineral footprint southward and along key magnetic structures.

Litchfield Minerals has commenced its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Oonagalabi Project, targeting two key intrusive-related zones that could unlock a major copper-zinc-gold mineral system.

Litchfield Minerals has revealed compelling ground electromagnetic survey results at its Oonagalabi Project, defining multiple high-conductance sulphide targets and a significant carbonate unit, setting the stage for an ambitious 2026 exploration campaign.

Kalamazoo Resources has initiated a $2 million underwritten Share Purchase Plan, offering eligible shareholders shares at a 16.4% discount to recent prices. The offer aims to fund exploration and development activities across its Victorian and Western Australian projects.

Omnia Metals Group has finalized its $1.58 million placement with the issue of 25 million shares and over 70 million options, setting the stage for renewed exploration and strategic growth.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.

Alara Resources and partners have completed their maiden drilling program at Oman’s Block 8, revealing encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation consistent with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide deposits. The results validate the geological model and set the stage for further exploration.

AusQuest and South32 have extended their Strategic Alliance Agreement for two more years, securing continued funding and collaboration on Australian copper and zinc projects. South32 will fund exploration to advance projects to drill-ready status and can earn up to 80% interest through staged investments.

Korab Resources reports significant gold and base metals exploration progress at its Rum Jungle Project, alongside innovative mining method evaluations and ongoing legal challenges to key lease renewals.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has released its inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Achilles deposit in NSW's South Cobar region, revealing a substantial 38.5 million ounces silver-equivalent resource. This milestone underscores the company's growing footprint in precious and base metals exploration.

Litchfield Minerals has reported its widest copper-zinc intercept to date at the Oonagalabi Project, expanding the Main Zone and confirming a continuous mineralised corridor. The company is well funded to pursue an aggressive drilling and geophysical program in 2026 to further explore deeper intrusive targets.