Latest Base Metals News

DeSoto Resources has commenced earthworks and is preparing to launch its maiden drilling program at the Spectrum REE-Au-Cu Project in the Northern Territory, targeting promising copper, gold, and rare earth element prospects.

Avira Resources has completed the acquisition of a new exploration licence, expanding its Tangadee Project in Western Australia to three granted licences targeting copper-zinc and copper-nickel sulphide deposits. The company plans a field assessment in June 2025 to evaluate promising geophysical targets and engage with native title parties.

Torque Metals has completed its acquisition of Aston Minerals through court-approved schemes of arrangement, leading to Aston's delisting from the ASX and a reshaped leadership team for the combined entity.

FireFly Metals has successfully raised approximately A$95 million through a multi-part equity offering to fund an aggressive exploration and development program at its Green Bay Copper-Gold Project in Canada.

Argent Minerals has identified three extensive VTEM anomalies at its Kempfield NW Prospect, including two untested trends, signaling significant potential to expand its flagship silver-base metals deposit in New South Wales.

S2 Resources has raised A$3.5 million through a placement and share purchase plan to fund exploration across multiple Australian gold and base metal projects. The capital injection aims to maintain momentum while balancing shareholder interests.

Sunshine Metals has reported further shallow, high-grade gold intersections at its Liontown prospect, advancing plans for a resource upgrade and mining studies. The latest drilling results reinforce the company’s strategy to rapidly develop oxide gold resources near surface.

Litchfield Minerals has won three Northern Territory government grants totaling $255,743, boosting exploration at Lucy Creek and Oonagalabi projects and validating its technical approach.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd expands its South Cobar Project by acquiring a key tenement, boosting its exploration footprint to 1,400km² and reinforcing its position in a promising mineral province.

Maronan Metals has significantly expanded its Maronan project resource, boosting the indicated silver-lead resource 2.5 times and reporting a maiden indicated copper-gold resource, setting the stage for advancing mine development.

Patronus Resources announces a selective buyback of 9.66% of its shares from St Barbara Limited, exchanging them for a significant stake in Geopacific Resources. This move aims to streamline Patronus’ share register and align shareholder interests ahead of a crucial approval vote.

Kincora Copper Limited has unlocked over A$110 million in partner funding through six strategic deals, advancing extensive drilling programs across its copper-gold projects in New South Wales and Mongolia. The company’s project generator model is driving exploration momentum with key partners including AngloGold Ashanti and innovative collaborators like Earth AI and Fleet Space.