Latest Base Metals News

Antipa Minerals has consolidated its Paterson Province tenements into the expansive Minyari Project, resumed full ownership of Wilki and Paterson Projects following partner withdrawals, and launched a major drilling campaign targeting resource growth and new discoveries.

Gold Mountain Limited reports robust exploration progress across its Brazilian portfolio, confirming high-grade rare earth element mineralisation and defining multiple lithium drill targets, supported by a $3.05 million capital raise.

Caprice Resources has reported strong drilling results at its Island Gold Project, including a new high-grade gold discovery south of Vadrians Hill, and has commenced an extensive Phase 3 drilling program to expand its maiden resource potential.

Mount Burgess Mining NL reports promising interim hydrometallurgical test results from its Nxuu Deposit, with zinc recovery exceeding 96% and strong extraction of vanadium, germanium, and gallium. These findings set the stage for a scoping study later this year.

Enegex Limited advances its West Yilgarn exploration with a significant new gold anomaly at Three Springs and environmental approval for drilling at Rocky Ridge, positioning the company for potential growth in a prolific mineral province.

Zimplats reported a decline in mining volumes and metal output for Q3 FY2025, alongside a rise in operating costs, while advancing key capital projects on schedule.

Zeus Resources reports strong progress on its Casablanca Antimony Project acquisition in Morocco, highlighted by exceptional assay results and expanded mineralisation. Concurrently, the company secures a new South Australian tenement for critical minerals and divests its Mortimer Hills Project with royalty upside.

Lincoln Minerals has launched a comprehensive re-assay program targeting historic drill core at its Minbrie Cu-Pb-Zn Project, alongside progressing graphite downstream test work and advancing its Green Iron Magnetite Project with strong industry interest.

Resource Mining Corporation (ASX: RMI) reported promising initial gold assays from its Saudi Arabian projects and is evaluating near-term gold production in Tanzania, while managing a constrained cash position and new funding arrangements.

Tempest Minerals has made significant progress on its Remorse iron deposit in Western Australia, initiating metallurgical studies and signing a strategic MOU with Green Steel. The company also announced a capital raising plan to support ongoing exploration and development.

Avira Resources has significantly expanded its Tangadee Project in Western Australia and is preparing to drill three high-potential EM targets, while advancing its capital raising efforts to fund exploration.

Amaero has inked a five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, valued at approximately A$35 million, to provide critical titanium and refractory alloy powders for advanced metal 3D printing. This partnership underscores a strategic push to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and defense sectors.