Latest Base Metals News

Kingston Resources has delivered a fresh batch of high-grade polymetallic assay results from underground drilling at its Southern Ore Zone, Mineral Hill, reinforcing the geological model and underpinning near-term underground mining plans.

Critical Resources has defined a focused 2026 exploration program at its Mavis Lake lithium project while confirming an orogenic gold system in New Zealand and delivering promising early results from its solid-state lithium-ion battery evaluation.

AIS Resources has commenced a detailed helicopter-borne magnetic survey over Riversgold’s Saint John Gold/Copper/Silver/Antimony Project in New Brunswick, aiming to sharpen drill targets ahead of 2026 exploration drilling.

Voltaic Strategic Resources is set to acquire a key exploration licence adjoining its Ti Tree Project in Western Australia, expanding its footprint in the emerging Gascoyne lithium province near Delta Lithium’s resources. This low-cost deal enhances Voltaic’s strategic optionality for lithium and tantalum exploration.

Patronus Resources has consolidated 100% ownership of the Guppy-Benalla area for $250,000 cash, removing joint venture constraints and positioning itself to advance exploration near its 475koz Cardinia East gold resource. Follow-up drilling is planned after heritage surveys.

MinRex Resources has finalized its merger with Electrum Discovery, creating a well-funded ASX-listed explorer with advanced gold and copper projects in Serbia and Australia. The deal brings Electrum’s Tlamino Gold Project and Timok East Copper-Gold targets into MinRex’s portfolio, alongside its existing Sofala Gold Project in New South Wales.

Infinity Mining (ASX:IMI) has pinpointed significant gold and copper anomalies in the Pilbara, with historic samples hitting 240 g/t gold and 7.8% copper. The company plans surface sampling and drilling this winter, while appointing geologist Steven Wood to its board.

Ragusa Minerals has appointed a new director with North American expertise, is gearing up for geophysical surveys at its Purple Pansy manganese-gold project, and is close to completing its acquisition of Pegasus Tel Inc.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

Strickland Metals Limited has reported promising first-pass diamond drilling results at the Obradov Potok prospect within its Rogozna Gold and Base Metals Project in Serbia, confirming significant lead-zinc-silver mineralisation consistent with proximity to a copper-gold skarn system.

Havilah Resources has entered a transformative partnership with Sandfire Resources, unlocking $210 million in staged payments and exploration funding to accelerate development in South Australia's Curnamona Province.