Latest Base Metals News

Regener8 Resources has completed its first phase of Ultrafine™ soil sampling at the North Achilles project in NSW, revealing promising precious and base metal anomalies along major fault zones. The company is planning further sampling and geophysical surveys to advance towards drilling.

Centaurus Metals has achieved a key milestone with the granting of the Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project mining lease and bolstered its copper-gold portfolio through the acquisition of the Rio Novo tenure, setting the stage for accelerated development and exploration in Brazil’s Carajás Mineral Province.

AusQuest Limited has reported significant progress at its Cangallo copper-gold project in Peru, extending mineralisation and advancing drilling programs, supported by a $10 million capital raise and an extended partnership with South32.

Venus Metals Corporation has announced a significant JORC 2012 compliant Exploration Target for zinc and indium at its Youanmi Base Metals Project, with plans for extensive drilling in 2026 to advance the project.

Develop Global Limited reports strong December quarter progress with Woodlawn mine commissioning on track, a major contract win, and a significant value uplift at Sulphur Springs ahead of a mid-2026 investment decision.

Miramar Resources is advancing its exploration programs with planned drilling at the Gidji JV Gold Project and Chain Pool, backed by a $1.2 million placement and strategic board appointments.

Everest Metals has begun mining at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project and reported strong drilling results at its Mt Edon Critical Minerals Project, advancing its position in gold and strategic minerals.

G11 Resources has completed a strategic acquisition and raised $7.5 million to fund exploration drilling targeting major copper and gold deposits in Tasmania and NSW. The company identified a significant new geophysical anomaly adjacent to the Mt Lyell mine, setting the stage for a busy 2026.

Boab Metals has secured 100% ownership of the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project, fully funding the operation and setting sights on first production in the second half of 2027.

Anax Metals Limited has secured a strategic $2.4 million placement and a $3.5 million loan, reinforcing its development plans for the Whim Creek Project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The company is progressing its feasibility study update, due in March 2026, while advancing partnerships and funding strategies.

Kairos Minerals has acquired the Pincunah Project adjoining its Mt York Gold Project in WA’s Pilbara, unlocking new high-grade gold targets and planning a focused drilling campaign in 2026.

Broken Hill Mines Limited reports thick, near-surface silver-lead-zinc intercepts including an exceptional 9.2m at 545g/t silver equivalent at its Pinnacles Mine, advancing plans for near-term open pit mining and ore processing at the nearby Rasp Mine.