Latest Base Metals News

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.

Aeris Resources reported steady copper equivalent production and improved cost management in Q2 FY25, overcoming operational challenges at Tritton. The company advances resource development and feasibility studies, positioning for growth.

Podium Minerals has become the first Australian platinum group metals developer to join the World Platinum Investment Council, gaining access to vital market intelligence and global industry engagement ahead of production.

Tyranna Resources reports promising diamond drilling results at its Namibe Lithium Project in Angola, intersecting well-mineralised spodumene pegmatites and high-grade pollucite. The company is advancing exploration with plans for further drilling and new prospecting titles.

NT Minerals reports exceptional copper assay results from its Twin Peaks Project in Western Australia, alongside strategic option agreements that could reshape its Northern Territory portfolio.

Eastern Metals Limited reports promising high-grade gold and copper mineralisation at its Cobar Project, NSW, alongside new geophysical drill targets identified at the Home of Bullion deposit in the Northern Territory.