Latest Base Metals News

Octava Minerals has launched on-ground exploration at its Federation copper-zinc-silver-tin project in Western Tasmania, focusing on the historically promising Sweeney’s prospect. The company aims to leverage modern techniques to unlock the potential of mineralisation untouched since the 1980s.

Iltani Resources has reported its highest-grade silver-indium-base metal intersections to date from diamond drilling at its Orient East project in North Queensland, reinforcing its position as Australia’s leading silver-indium discovery.

Sunshine Metals has raised $5 million through a placement to fast-track exploration at its Sybil epithermal gold targets and advance the Liontown gold study within its Ravenswood Consolidated Project.

Powerhouse Ventures Limited reported a striking 348.8% jump in profit after tax to $1.82 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and a robust investment portfolio. The company’s first operating cash profit and growth in net tangible assets signal a turning point in its transformation.

Infinity Mining Limited’s 2025 AGM highlighted significant portfolio reshaping, including asset sales and acquisitions, alongside promising exploration results at the Cangai Copper Project.

Aeris Resources has delivered a standout FY25 performance, posting a 78% rise in EBITDA and a 286% surge in net profit, driven by strong commodity prices and disciplined cost management.

Godolphin Resources is raising $3.03 million through a placement and entitlement offer to fast-track exploration and development at its Lewis Ponds Project in NSW, following a significant resource upgrade.

TechGen Metals has completed a heritage clearance survey at its Blue Devil Project in Western Australia, revealing new high-grade copper and gold structural zones and setting the stage for targeted geophysical surveys and drilling.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

Cosmo Metals has delineated a 12-kilometre zone of intense historical gold mining activity within the Bingara Goldfield, centred on the Spring Creek prospect. With high-grade rock chip results and limited prior drilling, the company is advancing permitting for its maiden drilling program to explore this underexplored gold system.

Kali Metals Limited has successfully completed a placement raising approximately A$1.2 million through the issuance of new shares at A$0.14 each, reinforcing its capital position amid ongoing exploration efforts.

Lincoln Minerals Limited is gearing up for drilling at its Minbrie copper-base metals project in South Australia, while reporting robust financial metrics for its graphite and high purity iron projects.