Latest Base Metals News

Electrum Discovery Corp. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger with MinRex Resources, setting the stage for a significant cross-continental consolidation in gold and base metals exploration.

Variscan Mines’ Scoping Study for the San José Mine restart in Spain reveals strong economics, low upfront capital, and an 11-year mine life, setting the stage for zinc and lead production from 2028.

Catalina Resources is wrapping up a 1,600-metre drilling campaign at its Breakaway Dam project in Western Australia, confirming a copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide system. Early results validate their targeting strategy and set the stage for further exploration.

Kuniko Limited has discovered a new sulphide mineralised zone at Silica Hill, extending beyond previous models, as it wraps up its maiden Phase I drilling program. Assay results are expected soon, setting the stage for an expanded Phase II campaign.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) reports a significant milestone with a 38.5 million ounce silver-equivalent resource at its Achilles deposit, underpinning an ambitious 2026 exploration program across the South Cobar Basin.

Terramin Australia has locked in significant government incentives and infrastructure support for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, setting the stage for accelerated development and improved project economics.

Mantle Minerals has identified nine priority drill targets at its Yule River Project following detailed gravity and passive seismic surveys, setting the stage for a planned drilling campaign in the second quarter of 2026.

Exultant Mining has reported exceptional high-grade gold rock chip results up to 50.9 g/t Au at its Undoo Creek prospect, significantly enhancing the project's exploration potential and advancing drill targeting plans.

Alice Queen Limited has revealed promising trench sampling results at its Viani gold project in Fiji, identifying a new high-grade gold zone that extends the known mineralised strike to 5 kilometres. These findings reinforce earlier drilling success and point to significant exploration upside.

Pantera Minerals reports promising first modern exploration results from its Gillham Project in Arkansas, revealing high-grade antimony and base metals that validate multiple drill targets. The company is advancing rapidly towards its maiden drilling program, aiming to unlock significant value.

Terramin Australia has initiated site preparation at its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria following the resolution of land access issues, backed by a significant government land acquisition. This milestone signals a shift from delays to active development readiness for one of the world’s largest undeveloped zinc deposits.

Yugo Metals has received formal government approval for its 100%-owned Petrovo tenement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, opening the door to advance one of Europe’s most promising high-grade polymetallic systems. Exceptional grades of nickel, zinc, lead, antimony, gold, and silver have been confirmed, setting the stage for a new phase of exploration.