Latest Base Metals News

Everest Metals Corporation is issuing $720,000 in Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive credits to shareholders from its recent $2.4 million capital raising, offering a 30% effective tax credit on investments made during FY24.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported an 11.7% revenue increase to $59.3 million in the December 2024 quarter, driven by record iron ore royalties and major progress at the Thacker Pass lithium project.

Red Mountain Mining reports compelling exploration results at its Fry Lake Gold Project in Canada, alongside promising developments in Australia and a successful capital raise exceeding $700,000.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd confirms Achilles as a major silver-dominant discovery with exceptional assay results, backed by a strong $17 million cash position. The company is gearing up for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2025 targeting multiple new high-priority zones.

Mamba Exploration Limited has exited its earn-in agreement on the Canary Uranium Project, redirecting focus to other assets, while successfully raising $850,000 through a two-tranche placement to bolster its cash position.

Zinc of Ireland NL has applied for a new exploration licence in Western Australia's Murchison region, signaling a strategic pivot towards gold while refining its zinc and lead assets in Ireland and exiting Canadian holdings.

Oakajee Corporation’s recent auger drilling at the Paynes Find Gold Project yielded disappointing results, with low gold and copper assays suggesting the alluvial cover remains a significant barrier to effective sampling.

Inca Minerals Limited reported steady progress in its December 2024 quarterly activities, focusing on refining exploration targets and securing funding while navigating regulatory and operational challenges.

Tempest Minerals reports maiden drilling success at its Remorse target, revealing significant high-grade magnetite and base metal anomalies with an initial exploration target of up to 110 million tonnes at 30-32% iron.

Zenith Minerals reported a 40% increase in its Dulcie Far North gold resource and secured A$2.48 million in new funding, positioning the company for aggressive exploration across its Australian gold and lithium projects.

Galena Mining Limited reports a challenging December quarter at its 60%-owned Abra Base Metals Mine, marked by production declines and ongoing voluntary administration. The company appoints a new CEO for Abra and explores recapitalisation options to stabilise operations.

Midas Minerals reports steady progress in its Western Australian gold and base metals projects alongside a $1.6 million capital raising, positioning the company for upcoming drill target definitions.