Latest Base Metals News

Rimfire Pacific Mining has boosted its Murga Scandium Deposit resource by 300% to 56.1Mt at 138ppm Sc, expanding its global scandium inventory to 10.6Kt Sc. The company also secured full ownership of the Rabbit Trap Scandium Project and confirmed historic gold-antimony mineralisation at Broken Hill.

Godolphin Resources has raised A$2.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund a 2,500m diamond drilling program and metallurgical test work at its Lewis Ponds project, aiming to expand its JORC resource and advance development.

Metals X reported its fourth highest quarterly tin production at Renison with robust financials despite rising unit costs, while progressing the Rentails project and maintaining a strong cash position.

TechGen Metals has reported a standout 20m @ 1.14% copper intercept at Mt Boggola and secured key drilling approvals at Blue Devil, setting the stage for multiple exploration campaigns in 2026.

Venus Metals Corporation advances its Sandstone gold and Youanmi base metals projects with new exploration targets, hyperspectral imaging breakthroughs, and ongoing development work, supported by a solid cash and investment position.

American West Metals reported a 20% increase in contained copper at its Storm Copper Project and intersected promising skarn mineralisation in initial West Desert drilling, highlighting significant exploration upside across its North American base metals portfolio.

FireFly Metals has finalised the sale of its Ontario gold assets to Bellavista Resources, issuing 60 million Bellavista shares and 50 million performance rights as consideration. FireFly shareholders will receive Bellavista shares via an in-specie distribution, marking a strategic pivot towards its copper-gold projects.

Anax Metals’ updated DFS for Whim Creek reveals a 113% surge in free cash flow to A$723 million, underpinned by a decade-long mine life and rapid payback. The company’s $10 million capital raise strengthens its balance sheet following full repayment of a $3.5 million loan.

CZR Resources has unveiled strong assay results from its Croydon Gold Project, confirming a significant gold system open in all directions. The company advances exploration at Edamurta and Yarrie, supported by a robust cash position.

Hammer Metals has launched a new drilling phase at its Kalman Critical Metals Project while identifying fresh large-scale targets across its Mount Isa portfolio. Joint venture drilling at Bullrush and Isa Valley delivers promising copper and zinc results, complemented by a mining lease application at Orelia North in the Yandal gold belt.

Nimy Resources has identified significant extensions to its high-grade gallium deposit at Mons Block 3 and shipped test material to the US as part of a strategic partnership. A scoping study is underway to evaluate mining and processing economics, while regional exploration continues across multiple targets.

Rokeby Resources bolsters its portfolio with the acquisition of the high-grade Omeo Gold Project in Victoria, while unveiling promising exploration results at its Queensland assets and planning a delayed drilling campaign. The company has secured $4 million in capital commitments and announced key leadership changes.