Latest Base Metals News

Asian Battery Metals PLC’s latest Phase 3 drilling results at the Yambat Project in Mongolia reveal expanded copper-nickel mineralisation and new high-conductance electromagnetic targets, underscoring the district-scale potential of this emerging magmatic sulphide system.

Patronus Resources has completed a major surface sampling program at its Pine Creek Project, revealing extensive gold anomalies including a standout 7km by 1.5km target. These findings set the stage for focused drilling campaigns in 2026.

S2 Resources has commenced a two-month drilling campaign at its Warraweena project in northern NSW, targeting six geophysical anomalies with potential for multiple valuable mineral deposits. A follow-up gravity survey is advancing to refine these targets further.

Orion Minerals has increased its capital raising to A$8.6 million following additional commitments from sophisticated investors, signaling growing confidence in the company’s prospects.

Mont Royal Resources has lodged a Replacement Prospectus updating its financial disclosures and use of funds ahead of a pivotal shareholder meeting on 10 October to approve a merger with Commerce Resources.

Investigator Resources has secured $10 million through a strategic placement to accelerate development and exploration of its flagship Paris Silver Project, aiming to bring forward silver production and expand drilling across key targets.

Aruma Resources has intersected promising high-grade copper mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at the Fiery Creek Copper Project, signalling renewed potential in the Mt Isa copper belt after two decades of limited exploration.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares at 11 cents each, setting the stage for Carawine’s imminent ASX suspension and delisting.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares, paving the way for the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 190 million shares and accompanying options to bolster its exploration projects. The company now awaits shareholder approval for director share issuance as it prepares for the second tranche.

Orion Minerals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX quotation following the release of its 2025 annual report and a new capital raising announcement, ending its trading suspension.

Orion Minerals has expanded its capital raising from $5 million to $7.7 million, reflecting robust demand from sophisticated investors. The company plans to issue approximately 515 million shares at 1.5 cents each.