Latest Base Metals News

Aruma Resources has intersected promising high-grade copper mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at the Fiery Creek Copper Project, signalling renewed potential in the Mt Isa copper belt after two decades of limited exploration.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares at 11 cents each, setting the stage for Carawine’s imminent ASX suspension and delisting.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares, paving the way for the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 190 million shares and accompanying options to bolster its exploration projects. The company now awaits shareholder approval for director share issuance as it prepares for the second tranche.

Orion Minerals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX quotation following the release of its 2025 annual report and a new capital raising announcement, ending its trading suspension.

Orion Minerals has expanded its capital raising from $5 million to $7.7 million, reflecting robust demand from sophisticated investors. The company plans to issue approximately 515 million shares at 1.5 cents each.

Red Mountain Mining has reported its highest-ever antimony grades from rock chip samples at the Oaky Creek prospect in NSW, confirming the site’s potential as a major antimony-gold camp. Pending assay results and ongoing exploration could further unlock value in this underexplored region.

Buxton Resources has reported compelling partial leach assay results from its Centurion Project drillhole CN002DD, revealing high silver concentrations alongside elevated base metals, suggesting promising nearby mineralisation.

Alara Resources has dispatched its 25th shipment of copper concentrate from the Al Wash-hi Majaza mine in Oman, marking continued steady production and export activity amid evolving logistics.

Orion Minerals is advancing its A$5 million capital raising through a placement to sophisticated investors, with results expected on 2 October 2025 alongside a resumption of share trading.

Alchemy Resources has delivered compelling assay results from its recent drilling at the Yellow Mountain Project, confirming and extending mineralisation first identified in the 1970s. The standout intercept of 113 metres at 1.17% copper equivalent underscores the project's promising scale and potential.

Argent Minerals has awarded a contract for further diamond drilling at its Kempfield Silver-Polymetallic Project, targeting extensions of previously identified high-grade silver zones. With regulatory approvals secured, drilling is set to begin shortly, aiming to expand the resource amid strong silver prices.