Latest Base Metals Projects News

Orange Minerals NL is advancing exploration in two proven mineral belts, targeting gold in Ghana's Sefwi Gold Belt and base metals in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with key drilling results and ownership milestones expected soon.

Critical Resources Limited reports a significant multi-commodity discovery at its Halls Peak Project in NSW, featuring a major gold-antimony-silver system at Amoco and exceptional silver grades at Gibsons.

Cosmo Metals has secured $1.55 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to fund near-term drilling at its Kanowna Gold Project in WA and the Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. The capital raise includes free attaching options, with strong backing from major shareholders and management.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Cazaly Resources has reported compelling high-grade gold results from its Goongarrie project and secured a lucrative earn-in agreement for its Romano gold project, bolstering its cash position for further exploration.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

Infinity Metals has completed drilling at its Cobungra Gold-Copper-Silver Project in Victoria, confirming mineralisation over a 2km strike, while awaiting regulatory feedback on its San Jose Lithium Mining Licence Application in Spain.

Cullen Resources Limited has outlined an active exploration agenda for early 2026, advancing drilling programs across its gold and base metal projects in Western Australia and Finland while maintaining a stable financial footing.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress in its December 2025 quarter, highlighting sulphide intersections at its Mt Clere base metals project and ongoing geophysical work in Ireland’s Rathdowney Trend. The company ended the quarter with A$0.3 million cash on hand while actively evaluating new opportunities.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery of gallium and rubidium at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, while withdrawing from its Congo base metals venture due to security concerns.