Latest Base Metals News

NH3 Clean Energy has made significant strides in its flagship WAH2 low-emission ammonia project, signing pivotal agreements on carbon capture and ammonia bunkering while strengthening its financial position.

Alchemy Resources has made significant strides in its June quarter exploration, identifying major lithium targets at Karonie and acquiring full iron ore rights at Bryah, while advancing base metals exploration in NSW.

Zimplats reported a 14% rise in mined volumes and a 21% increase in final metal output year-on-year, alongside a 20% drop in cash costs per ounce, driven by operational gains and smelter expansion.

Renegade Exploration has acquired four promising projects in Nevada's Walker Lane trend, revealing impressive high-grade gold and silver samples, while advancing its Yukon and Australian assets amid a recent $1.8 million capital raise.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

BPH Global confirms that the seaweed Sesuvium portulacastrum accumulates valuable metals including gold and lithium, but shifts focus to biological extraction after chemical methods fall short.

Rimfire Pacific Mining confirms Currajong as a standout scandium prospect with strong drill results and secures $3.5 million in fresh equity to advance exploration and working capital. The company also strikes a $700K option deal for its Cowal Copper Gold Project amid ongoing legal challenges.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.

Auris Minerals reports steady progress in its Bryah Basin projects, maintaining a solid cash position while continuing due diligence on new opportunities.

Fin Resources Limited is set to commence a Fixed Loop Electromagnetic survey at its McKenzie Springs project in Western Australia, aiming to unlock new copper, nickel, and cobalt targets as commodity prices climb.

S2 Resources advances exploration across multiple Australian projects with promising gold and base metal anomalies, while bolstering its balance sheet through a successful A$3.5 million capital raise.

Mamba Exploration Limited has decided to restart gold exploration at its Ashburton Project in Western Australia, backed by a strategic review and a cash position of $579,000. Historical data points to promising high-grade gold targets, setting the stage for a detailed exploration program.