Latest Base Metals News

Zinc of Ireland NL reported steady progress across its Irish and Australian projects in Q3 2025, with significant geochemical and geophysical surveys underway and drilling completed at Mt Clere awaiting assay results.

Zenith Minerals has validated a large-scale gold system at its Red Mountain project and initiated its largest ever drilling campaign at Consolidated Dulcie, backed by a strong A$11.15 million capital raise.

Toubani Resources has appointed Ausenco as the EPCM contractor for its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, marking a pivotal step toward project execution and a Final Investment Decision.

Anax Metals has made significant progress on its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc project, securing a waste rock processing agreement and continuing efforts to finalize project financing.

Tambourah Metals reports breakthrough high-grade gold discoveries at Beatty Park South and Tambourah King, alongside promising critical minerals assays at Speewah North, underpinning an aggressive exploration push in Western Australia.

Pantera Lithium Limited has secured a significant 5,000-acre exploration footprint in Southwest Arkansas, targeting antimony and silver in a historically rich but long-neglected mining district. This move aligns with U.S. critical minerals priorities and leverages Pantera’s proven local expertise.

Norwest Minerals advances its Bulgera Gold Project with successful deep drilling and promising heap leach economics, while preparing to test historic gold targets at Marymia East and expanding base metals exploration at Arunta West.

Parabellum Resources has received official approvals to start drilling at its Miandetta target within the Redlands Project, aiming to confirm and extend nickel-cobalt mineralisation. The program is slated for completion by December 2025, with results expected early next year.

Sunshine Metals reports strong, shallow gold mineralisation across all drill holes at its Sybil project, reinforcing the potential of this underexplored epithermal system near Charters Towers.

Liberty Metals Limited has strategically pivoted into the critical minerals sector with a $2.5 million capital raise, new board appointments, and acquisition of three major Brazilian projects targeting rutile, ilmenite, zircon, and rare earths.

Zimplats delivered steady mined and milled volumes in Q1 FY2026 with improved safety performance and significant cost increases. Major capital projects remain on track despite operational challenges.

Miramar Resources has obtained drilling approval for its Joy Helen prospect, revealing promising high-grade SEDEX copper-lead-zinc mineralisation in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. This marks the first drilling since 1964, potentially unlocking a significant new base metal deposit.