Latest Base Metals News

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Kincora Copper has kicked off a capital-efficient, sole-funded drilling campaign at its 100%-owned Condobolin gold-silver-base metals project in NSW’s Cobar Basin, targeting extensions to the high-grade Meritilga discovery and testing new geochemical and geophysical anomalies.

29Metals has delivered strong final drill results from its 2025 program at Golden Grove, revealing high-grade copper and zinc intercepts that promise to boost mineral resources and mine flexibility. The company plans a significant exploration budget increase for 2026 to capitalize on this momentum.

Trek Metals has confirmed exceptional manganese grades at its Kuro Prospect, secured expanded tenure, and completed a $15 million capital raise to fund maiden drilling starting May 2026.

Sabre Resources (ASX:SBR) has secured 80% stakes in two companies holding nearly 4,000km² of highly prospective gold and copper-gold projects in the Northern Territory, including drill-ready targets analogous to the Tennant Creek Mineral Field. A heavily supported $2 million placement will fund aggressive exploration including imminent drilling.

Flynn Gold has reported standout assay results from its Tasmanian projects, including exceptional silver-lead-zinc grades at Silver King and significant tungsten-gold mineralisation at Firetower and Warrentinna, underpinning a ramp-up in drilling and regional exploration.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has added a strategic exploration licence adjacent to its Ti Tree Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position along the Yinnetharra lithium corridor. The low-cost acquisition enhances its exposure to lithium and tantalum resources in a highly prospective geological setting.

Sunshine Metals reveals a robust Mining Study at its Liontown Project in Queensland, targeting shallow oxide gold with initial production of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver, generating an estimated net operating cashflow of $163 million. High-grade drilling results and a $202K government grant support ongoing exploration and development.

Loyal Metals Ltd has entered a binding scheme implementation deed with Indonesia’s PT Bumi Resources Tbk to sell all shares for A$0.45 each, valuing the company at approximately A$79.1 million. The transaction offers shareholders an immediate cash premium of over 40% and is supported by Loyal’s board and major shareholders.

Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) has completed its assay reporting for the 2025 Kopsa drilling program, revealing a new higher-grade stockwork zone and multiple mineralised extensions outside current resource boundaries. Drilling has resumed at Kopsa and Kiimala, with metallurgical testing underway and an updated resource estimate due in Q3 2026.

Infinity Metals continues to push forward with exploration in Australia while awaiting critical mining licence feedback for its San Jose Lithium Project in Spain amid regional government delays.

CGN Resources has significantly boosted its Western Australian gold portfolio by securing the Desdemona Project from Patronus Resources, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign at Christmas Well and Panhandle projects in May 2026.