Latest Base Metals News

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

Patronus Resources has uncovered significant zinc and copper anomalies at its Cardinia Project, reinforcing the site's Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) potential and setting the stage for follow-up drilling next quarter.

Barton Gold has completed a 2,230m follow-up drilling campaign at its Tolmer prospect, revealing impressive high-grade gold and silver assays that could reshape the project’s potential.

Novo Resources has significantly expanded its Australian exploration footprint through three new high-potential farm-in and joint venture agreements, while maintaining a robust financial position with A$12.1 million in cash and A$43.8 million in investments.

Antares Metals has identified several promising exploration targets at its Conglomerate Creek project through detailed magnetic and gravity surveys, with 3D modelling underway to refine these findings.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

Argent Minerals has announced a significant extension of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide mineralisation at its Kempfield NW Zone, revealing high-grade silver, copper, lead, and zinc over a 1.1km strike length. This discovery underscores the growing potential of the Kempfield Project as a major polymetallic resource.

Strickland Metals has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its Gradina Prospect in Serbia, confirming extensive mineralisation and paving the way for a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate later this year.

Sipa Resources is set to launch its first exploration programs on newly acquired gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, while recent drilling at Skeleton Rocks reveals promising nickel-cobalt-chrome mineralisation.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd reports encouraging low-grade copper-zinc mineralisation in a newly defined search space west of the Achilles deposit, with plans to resume drilling and conduct advanced geophysical surveys.

Corazon Mining has completed a comprehensive VTEM™ geophysical survey over its MacBride Base and Precious Metals Project in Canada, revealing multiple conductive anomalies that could signal new massive sulphide deposits. The company is now prioritising drill targets with plans to commence drilling in late Q1 2025.