Latest Base Metals Exploration News

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.

Alvo Minerals reports continued success at its Touro Prospect in Central Brazil, with all recent drill holes intersecting significant copper and zinc sulphides along a 750m strike. The discovery reinforces the Palma Project’s potential as a major volcanic massive sulphide district.

Rubix Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Paperbark Project, revealing significant zinc-lead mineralisation and encouraging copper signatures beneath the JB Zone and at Grunter North.

Ballymore Resources’ maiden reverse circulation drilling at the historic Torpy’s silver-lead-zinc mine reveals significant high-grade mineralisation, prompting a strategic pause for downhole EM surveys to refine exploration targets.

Blaze Minerals has halted drilling at its Loulombo Project in the Republic of the Congo due to security concerns linked to its local partner's alleged contractual failures. The company is actively seeking resolution while the drill rig remains onsite.

Alvo Minerals has raised $2.26 million through a placement to accelerate drilling and exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, including the promising new Touro Prospect.

Mammoth Minerals has identified a major new 5.5km by 4.2km intrusive complex at its Excelsior Gold Project in Nevada, drawing parallels to the prolific 4.2Moz Goldfield Caldera. Concurrent surveys at its Skyline Project in Canada bolster its base metals exploration pipeline, while plans for a strategic spinout are underway.