Latest Base Metals News

M3 Mining Limited reports promising early-stage gold exploration results at its Edjudina Project in Western Australia, identifying key mineralisation zones at Broken Hill Bore and Old Plough Dam. Concurrently, its subsidiary advances talks to secure a strategic energy asset in North Africa.

Legacy Minerals has significantly upgraded its Drake Project resource to 0.8 million ounces gold-equivalent and reported a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study, setting the stage for potential production growth. Exploration momentum continues across its NSW portfolio with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys.

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited reported a robust Q1 2025 with a 74% increase in diamond grade at Lulo and a 36% revenue rise, while advancing its stake in the Lulo JV to 51%. Exploration at Merlin in Australia revealed significant new targets, setting the stage for further growth.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.

Red Metal Limited's March 2025 quarterly report reveals robust progress across its rare earth and base metals projects, underpinned by promising drilling results and supportive government funding.

Golden Mile Resources is set to commence its maiden drilling program at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, following significant gold and silver assays at the newly identified Aurora Prospect. The company has secured key federal permits, marking a pivotal step in its US exploration campaign.

Adriatic Metals delivered a strong Q1 2025 with a 46% jump in silver equivalent production and a 26% rise in sales, setting the stage for commercial production in Q2. Key infrastructure milestones and debt repayments underpin confidence in the company’s growth trajectory.

Impact Minerals reports significant progress across multiple fronts, including a major nickel-copper-PGM anomaly at Arkun and nearing completion of the Lake Hope High Purity Alumina pre-feasibility study.

Global Lithium Resources has resumed its Definitive Feasibility Study at the Manna Lithium Project, focusing on cost optimization and project economics, while advancing heritage and native title agreements. The company also reported significant board changes and a robust cash position heading into 2025.

Inca Minerals has secured over 94% ownership of Stunalara Metals, gaining access to the promising Hurricane Project in North Queensland. With an oversubscribed $1.1 million capital raise, maiden drilling is set to begin in Q2 2025, targeting high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation.

AustChina Holdings has completed the acquisition of Penwortham Exploration, gaining full control of promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania, and has commenced exploration activities in a prolific mining region.