Latest Base Metals Sector News

GR Engineering Services has been named preferred contractor for the A$295 million Sulphur Springs Copper-Silver-Zinc Project in Western Australia, marking a significant addition to its growing EPC portfolio.

Galileo Mining has kicked off a targeted 5,000-metre aircore drilling campaign at its Norseman project, aiming to build on its unique Platreef-style PGM-nickel-copper resource with new sulphide discoveries.

GR Engineering Services has been appointed preferred contractor for Ora Banda's $233 million Davyhurst Expansion Project, marking a major EPC win in WA's gold sector.

Peel Mining has formally moved forward in its acquisition by Aeris Resources with the dispatch of the Scheme Booklet to shareholders, setting the stage for critical meetings on June 15.

Strickland Metals has laid out an ambitious 2026 drilling program at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, targeting resource expansion and Pre-Feasibility Study support, despite delays in government approvals for its Shanac license.

MLG Oz Limited has locked in a five-year extension with Newmont’s Tanami Operations, promising $200 million in revenue and reinforcing its role as a key integrated mining services provider.

Anax Metals’ updated DFS for Whim Creek reveals a 113% surge in free cash flow to A$723 million, underpinned by a decade-long mine life and rapid payback. The company’s $10 million capital raise strengthens its balance sheet following full repayment of a $3.5 million loan.

Anax Metals Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing 225.5 million shares to institutional and sophisticated investors and securing $5.2 million in fresh funds.

Red Hill Minerals has reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, driven by strong royalty revenue from the Onslow Iron Ore Project and ongoing exploration investments. The company declared an interim fully franked dividend of 11.6 cents per share.

Stavely Minerals has locked in a $500,000 unsecured director loan facility to fund its 2026 Scoping Study targeting copper, gold, and silver production. This non-dilutive funding move underscores confidence from within the board as the company advances key projects.

29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

Cobre Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following the announcement of a significant acquisition and capital placement, signalling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.