Latest Base Metals News

Verity Resources is raising approximately $2 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer to advance its Monument Gold and Botswana copper-silver projects, with directors backing the move through participation and underwriting.

Catalina Resources has verified a copper-rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide system at its Breakaway Dam Project in Western Australia, prompting a substantial follow-up drilling program. Concurrently, gold mineralisation continuity is confirmed at the Leghorn Prospect within the Evanston Project.

Galileo Mining’s recent drilling at its Norseman project has confirmed promising palladium-platinum-gold mineralisation near surface, with a funded diamond drilling program poised to test for deeper extensions beneath the Callisto deposit.

Mount Hope Mining (MHM) showcased strong drilling outcomes at its Mt Solitary gold project, reinforcing its strategic foothold in the prolific southern Cobar Basin. The company is advancing exploration with a clear pathway to resource definition and regional consolidation.

North Stawell Minerals has announced key leadership changes, with Campbell Olsen stepping up as Non-Executive Chairman and Bill Reid joining as an Executive Director amid a critical growth phase.

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

Strickland Metals has reported compelling new drilling results at its Gradina Deposit in Serbia, revealing strong gold and base metal mineralisation that extends beyond the existing 1.2 million ounce resource. These findings highlight significant growth potential within the Rogozna Project.

Litchfield Minerals has secured a coveted spot in BHP’s 2026 Xplor accelerator, gaining $500,000 in non-dilutive funding and expert support to fast-track its Oonagalabi Project exploration.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed the sale of its Solaroz Lithium Brine Project, receiving US$21.7 million in cash and setting the stage for renewed focus on its graphite and gold-copper assets. The company is actively progressing exploration and development programs to meet ASX reinstatement criteria.

Riversgold has locked in a full funding and operational deal with MEGA Resources for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, while also advancing exploration in Canada and raising $2 million to fuel growth.

Zimplats reported a 15% year-on-year rise in mined volumes and a 6% quarter-on-quarter reduction in operating cash costs per ounce, while advancing key infrastructure projects on schedule.

Macarthur Minerals reported steady progress at its Lake Giles Iron Ore Project during the December 2025 quarter, alongside key board changes and cautious cash management.