Latest Base Metals News

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed thick, continuous copper and zinc mineralisation at its Oonagalabi Project, with standout drill results reinforcing the system's scale and potential. The company plans further drilling and geophysical work to target higher-grade zones and expand the mineralised footprint.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has broadened its mineral rights at the Radium Hill project to include all minerals, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in 2026 amid soaring yttrium prices.

Nimy Resources has dispatched its inaugural shipment of high-grade gallium ore from Western Australia to the United States, marking a significant step in establishing a secure Western supply chain for this critical mineral.

Strickland Metals has announced a significant new gold and base metals discovery at its Rogozna Project in Serbia, expanding the potential of its already substantial mineral resources. The discovery at Red Creek lies just 1km from the major Shanac Deposit, promising further growth opportunities.

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.