Latest Base Metals News

Miramar Resources has validated the presence of Noril’sk-style copper-nickel-PGE mineralisation at its Bangemall Project in Western Australia, despite ending its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining. The company plans to continue exploration in 2026, seeking new partners and government co-funding.

Patronus Resources has confirmed a standout uranium intercept of 10.76m at 2.95% U3O8 at its Thunderball deposit, spotlighting a newly identified Upper Lode and bolstering the prospect of a multi-deposit uranium district in the Northern Territory.

Octava Minerals has verified high-grade indium mineralisation up to 860ppm at its Sweeney’s prospect in Tasmania, with diamond drilling about to commence following promising geophysical survey results.

Corazon Mining has formalised a key land access agreement with the Marputu Aboriginal Corporation, securing tenure and advancing exploration plans at its Two Pools Gold Project in Western Australia.

A former director of Emu NL has lodged a formal application with the Takeovers Panel, contesting the legitimacy of a recent $1.4 million institutional placement and alleging undisclosed attempts to influence board control.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares of Venus Metals Corporation Limited at $0.17 per share, representing a notable premium to recent trading prices. The offer, which allows immediate acceptance via ASX brokers, signals a potential shift in control and strategy for Venus Metals.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Venus Metals Corporation at $0.17 per share, aiming to consolidate its 26.4% stake by acquiring the remaining shares through a market purchase strategy.

Litchfield Minerals has unveiled compelling new geophysical data from its first phase IP survey, revealing multiple extensive sulphide mineralisation targets within the Oonagalabi system. The findings suggest a large, vertically extensive intrusive-related mineral corridor ripe for further exploration.

Sunshine Metals Limited has voluntarily suspended trading of its shares pending a Supreme Court decision on a regulatory compliance issue related to a recent share issuance.

29Metals has awarded a $253 million mining contract to Byrnecut for the Gossan Valley project, aiming for first ore by the end of 2026 and enhancing Golden Grove’s production profile.

Renegade Exploration has identified the Myschka prospect in Canada’s Yukon as a promising Reduced Intrusion-Related Gold System, with plans underway for maiden drilling in 2026. High-grade silver, gold, and antimony samples reinforce its potential within the prolific Tombstone Gold Belt.

Aureka Limited has reported exceptional high-grade gold assay results from its St Arnaud Comstock Project, including a record 0.3m intercept grading 109g/t gold, extending mineralisation beyond current resource boundaries.