Latest Base Metals News

29Metals has awarded a $253 million mining contract to Byrnecut for the Gossan Valley project, aiming for first ore by the end of 2026 and enhancing Golden Grove’s production profile.

Renegade Exploration has identified the Myschka prospect in Canada’s Yukon as a promising Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold System, with plans underway for maiden drilling in 2026. High-grade silver, gold, and antimony samples reinforce its potential within the prolific Tombstone Gold Belt.

Aureka Limited has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its St Arnaud Comstock Project, including a record 0.3m intercept grading 109g/t gold, extending mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries.

AustChina Holdings has raised $1.5 million through a private placement with Bluestone Energy, aiming to accelerate acquisitions and exploration across its energy and mineral projects.

Orion Minerals is on the cusp of finalising a significant financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, potentially unlocking up to US$250 million for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.

Strickland Metals reports strong diamond drilling results at its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, revealing extensive gold and base metals mineralisation and confirming potential for resource growth beyond 5.3Moz AuEq.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported compelling high-grade gold and silver mineralisation near surface at its Achilles deposit in NSW, highlighting a 150m long oxide zone with promising exploration upside.

Alvo Minerals has intercepted a 13-meter zone of massive sulphide mineralisation including copper in its first diamond drillhole at the Touro Prospect, part of its Palma Project in Brazil. This promising discovery extends over a 1km strike and sets the stage for further exploration.

Silver Mines Limited has announced its best-ever mineralised diamond drill intercept at the Bowdens Silver Deposit, hitting 116 metres at 245g/t silver and significantly surpassing previous records. This breakthrough validates Bowdens as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped silver projects amid a backdrop of soaring silver prices.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive John Morgan as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its exploration projects across multiple continents. His performance-linked incentives align leadership rewards with shareholder value creation.

ALS Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying revenue up 13.3% and net profit after tax rising 17.2%, driven by strong growth in both Commodities and Life Sciences divisions. The company also declared a higher interim dividend and advanced its global expansion strategy.

Lincoln Minerals Limited’s November 2025 AGM presentation highlights a significant copper-lead-zinc-silver discovery at its Minbrie Project, alongside progress in iron, graphite, and uranium assets across South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.