Latest Base Metals News

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

Red Hill Minerals reported a solid $7.8 million royalty from its Onslow Iron Project and unveiled promising exploration results across its Broken Hill and Anabama projects, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a major stake in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, complementing strong drilling results from its Australian copper assets and raising $3.5 million to fund exploration.

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress in its December 2025 quarter, highlighting sulphide intersections at its Mt Clere base metals project and ongoing geophysical work in Ireland’s Rathdowney Trend. The company ended the quarter with A$0.3 million cash on hand while actively evaluating new opportunities.

Reward Minerals has completed the acquisition of the Copper Lance project in Canada and progressed multiple Australian exploration projects while advancing its proprietary potash processing technologies.

Austin Metals has secured $3 million in new funding to accelerate exploration at its Austin Gold Project, targeting promising Vadrians-style gold mineralisation at Brunswick Hill in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Aeris Resources delivered steady copper and gold output in Q2 FY26, achieving a debt-free balance sheet and a robust cash position. Exploration drilling at Tritton signals promising resource extensions.

Aeris Resources delivered solid Q2 FY26 results with copper equivalent production of 10.1kt at competitive costs, strengthened its balance sheet by repaying debt, and reported promising exploration outcomes that could underpin future growth.

Blaze Minerals has confirmed a new critical mineral discovery of gallium and rubidium at its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, while withdrawing from its Congo base metals venture due to security concerns.

Great Southern Mining Ltd updates on its Edinburgh Park JV with Gold Fields, revealing promising geological signs despite no economic mineralisation in initial drilling. Drilling is set to recommence targeting the high-priority Mt Dillon IP anomaly.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports promising scandium drilling results at Murga and Rabbit Trap, alongside a significant new gold-antimony discovery at Broken Hill, positioning the company for resource growth and strategic opportunities.