Latest Base Metals Sector News

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.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

Strickland Metals has announced a significant new gold and base metals discovery at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, expanding the potential of its already substantial mineral resources. The discovery at Red Creek lies just 1km from the major Shanac Deposit, promising further growth opportunities.

Alchemy Resources is set to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Roe Hills lithium project in Western Australia, following promising aircore results. The drilling forms part of a joint venture with JOGMEC, aiming to unlock significant lithium potential along a major structural trend.

Sunshine Metals has received a $634,302 first and final dividend from the liquidation of Pluton Resources, unlocking funds to progress exploration at its promising Sybil and Liontown gold projects.

IRIS Metals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following the announcement of a new transaction and an update on its capital raising efforts, signaling renewed momentum for the base metals miner.

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.

Lightning Minerals Ltd is set to launch a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, following Phase 1 success that revealed a large mineralised system along a 12km strike of the Drummer Fault.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all remaining shares of Venus Metals Corporation at $0.17 per share, aiming to consolidate control by mid-January 2026.