Latest Base Metals News

Raptor Metals has intersected multiple zones of visual copper mineralisation in the initial two holes of its 2,200m diamond drilling program at the Chester Project, validating its resource base and setting the stage for resource growth.

Catalina Resources is launching a focused 12-hole drilling campaign at its Breakaway Dam Copper Project, aiming to unlock thicker, higher-grade sulphide zones within a promising volcanogenic massive sulphide system.

Sandfire Resources Limited has delivered a strong H1 FY26 performance with record sales revenue and a return to a net cash position, while advancing key projects including the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold earn-in agreement.

Capricorn Metals has secured the Extension Hill and Mungada tenements adjacent to its Mt Gibson Gold Project, aiming to boost exploration potential in a prolific Western Australian gold belt.

Falcon Metals confirms the northern extension of the Bendigo Goldfield with exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Blue Moon project, while advancing exploration in Western Australia’s Errabiddy region.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited is set to commence a 2,500-metre maiden drilling campaign at its South Ridge tin prospect within the Prospect Hill Project, aiming to define a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate by late Q2 2026.

Strickland Metals reports robust gold intercepts from recent drilling at the Gradina Deposit within its Rogozna Project in Serbia, highlighting significant potential to expand the resource. The company is well-capitalised and gearing up for further exploration and resource updates.

Antares Metals has reported promising high-grade gold samples up to 3.7 g/t at its Quinns Copper Gold Project in Western Australia, alongside applications for four new exploration licences expanding its tenure to 383 km².

Stavely Minerals has locked in a $500,000 unsecured director loan facility to fund its 2026 Scoping Study targeting copper, gold, and silver production. This non-dilutive funding move underscores confidence from within the board as the company advances key projects.

Kali Metals Limited has successfully raised approximately A$7 million through a Tranche 1 Placement, issuing over 38 million new shares at 18 cents each. This capital injection marks a significant step in the company’s funding strategy.

Trek Metals has raised $15 million through a strongly supported share placement to fund a major drilling campaign at its promising Kuro manganese discovery in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.

Lincoln Minerals is sharpening its focus on copper exploration with a renewed push at its Minbrie Project and new collaborations targeting base metals and graphite markets.