Latest Base Metals Sector News

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.

29Metals has awarded a $253 million mining contract to Byrnecut for the Gossan Valley project, aiming for first ore by the end of 2026 and enhancing Golden Grove’s production profile.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive John Morgan as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its exploration projects across multiple continents. His performance-linked incentives align leadership rewards with shareholder value creation.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a substantial 91-metre copper-zinc mineralised zone at its Oonagalabi project, reinforcing the presence of a large-scale, continuous system with significant exploration upside.

29Metals Limited has reported promising high-grade copper, zinc, and gold resource extension drilling results at its Golden Grove mine, revealing potential for significant mine life extensions and a large mineralised system at depth.

Aeris Resources has secured $80 million through an institutional placement and launched a $10 million share purchase plan, aiming to repay debt and accelerate key exploration projects.

Moab Minerals has upgraded its Manyoni uranium project resource estimate by 25%, enhancing its uranium inventory and advancing plans for low-cost mining. The company also expanded its portfolio with a new copper-gold acquisition in Zambia, signaling a strategic diversification.

Litchfield Minerals has raised $6 million from top-tier institutional investors to accelerate exploration at its promising Oonagalabi copper-zinc prospect in Australia's Northern Territory.

Warriedar Resources Limited has increased the consideration offered to shareholders and optionholders in its proposed acquisition by Capricorn Metals Limited. An independent expert has affirmed the revised terms as fair and reasonable, with the Warriedar board unanimously recommending approval.

Litchfield Minerals reports a significant copper-zinc sulphide intersection exceeding 100 metres at its Oonagalabi Project, while clarifying and withdrawing previous copper equivalent guidance pending metallurgical validation.

Broken Hill Mines has completed underground access to the high-grade Main Lode ore body at its Rasp Mine, delivering exceptional drilling results and targeting first ore extraction by November 2025.