Latest Base Metals News

Avira Resources has broadened its Tangadee Project footprint in Western Australia and confirmed significant gold and nickel mineralisation at its Puolalaki Project in Sweden, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Altamin Limited progresses its innovative Lazio lithium and sulphate of potash project with key engineering studies underway, while its Gorno base metals project reports exceptional zinc, lead, and silver assay results, setting the stage for strategic partnership discussions.

Evolution Energy Minerals advances its development-ready Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, targeting a Final Investment Decision by mid-2026 while exploring promising copper prospects and strengthening its leadership team.

Triton Minerals pushes forward with its Aucu Copper/Gold Project after securing exploration licenses, while navigating a protracted $8.5 million legal dispute over its Mozambique Graphite Assets sale and implementing austerity measures to safeguard cash.

Ausmon Resources reports promising assay results from recent drilling programs targeting rare earth elements in South Australia and base metals near Broken Hill, NSW, setting the stage for expanded exploration.

Lodestar Minerals has completed a pivotal drilling program at its Darwin Project in Chile, confirming promising gold and copper mineralisation. The company also announced a $2.7 million capital raise to fund ongoing exploration and corporate activities.

Northern Star Resources has declined to exercise its option to acquire Kalamazoo’s Ashburton Gold Project, leaving Kalamazoo to advance development plans amid record Australian gold prices. The company has initiated a Scoping Study and secured $2 million in fresh capital to support its next phase.

Scorpion Minerals has completed initial drilling at its Pharos Gold Project with assays expected soon, while expanding its Murchison footprint through a strategic JV. The company also explores options to unlock value from its Mt Mulcahy copper asset.

Resource Mining Corporation (ASX, RMI) has kicked off a new drilling campaign at its Mpanda Copper-Gold Project in Tanzania, progressed exploration in Saudi Arabia, and strengthened its balance sheet by raising $2 million and repaying all debt.

AustChina Holdings has launched initial fieldwork at its Sulphide Creek Gold-Antimony Project and secured a key exploration licence for its Mersey Base Metals and Gold Project in Tasmania, signaling a strategic push in mineral exploration.

Blackstone Minerals has completed its merger with IDM International, acquiring the high-grade Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines and reporting promising deep drill results. The company also raised $22.6 million to accelerate exploration.

Enterprise Metals Ltd reported significant progress across multiple Western Australian projects in its June 2025 quarterly update, supported by a government drilling grant and a $780,000 share placement.