Latest Base Metals Exploration News

Blackstone Minerals and IDM International have agreed to an all-scrip merger to combine their critical minerals projects, including the Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. The scheme awaits shareholder and court approval, promising a diversified portfolio and enhanced market presence.

Dreadnought Resources has partnered with Teck Resources in a $15 million farm-in and joint venture to advance the Money Intrusion Ni-Cu-Co-PGE prospect at Mangaroon, WA. This deal brings a major global player into the project, accelerating exploration while preserving Dreadnought’s gold ambitions.

Aldoro Resources has reported significant progress at its Kameelburg REE-Niobium Carbonatite Project in Namibia, confirming a substantial polymetallic discovery and expanding its Phase I drilling program with full funding secured.

Kalamazoo Resources progresses due diligence on its Ashburton Gold Project under De Grey’s $30 million option, reports significant metallurgical drilling intercepts, and raises $0.8 million post-quarter to support ongoing exploration.

Enterprise Metals Ltd has progressed its Western Australian exploration projects with heritage surveys completed and drilling scheduled, supported by a government grant covering nearly half the planned budget.

High-Tech Metals Limited has executed a binding agreement to acquire key gold assets in Western Australia’s Northern Goldfields, underpinning a major 15,000-metre drilling campaign and a $3.5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration and development.

Belararox Limited has made significant progress in its maiden drilling program at the TMT Project in Argentina, revealing promising visual copper mineralisation while maintaining a robust financial position with A$6.8 million cash and zero debt.

Ausmon Resources advances its rare earth and base metals exploration with new drilling approvals in South Australia and promising zinc assay results near Broken Hill, underpinning its strategic focus on high-value mineral targets.

Mont Royal Resources has announced a transformative merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed Canadian-focused critical metals company anchored by the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec.

Norwest Minerals has been granted a key mining lease for its Bulgera Gold Project and launched a $4.85 million entitlement offer to fund aggressive resource drilling and mining evaluations. Meanwhile, exploration at West Arunta reveals promising titanium and base metal intersections, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.

Inca Minerals has secured over 94% ownership of Stunalara Metals, gaining access to the promising Hurricane Project in North Queensland. With an oversubscribed $1.1 million capital raise, maiden drilling is set to begin in Q2 2025, targeting high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation.

Miramar Resources has unveiled significant nickel-copper sulphide discoveries at its Bangemall project, supported by a $1.8 million capital raise to accelerate exploration across multiple Western Australian projects.