Latest Base Metals News

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have secured court approval for their merger schemes, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the mining sector. Trading of Aston Minerals shares will be suspended from May 29 as the merger moves toward implementation.

Asara Resources assures investors its Kada Gold Project permits remain intact despite Guinea’s recent revocation of over 120 exploration permits. Drilling has already commenced, signaling continued progress.

Pivotal Metals Limited has updated its exploration findings at the Lorraine Prospect in Quebec, revealing a broad corridor of bonanza-grade gold mineralisation alongside significant copper and nickel targets. The company is accelerating fieldwork to define drill targets within this highly prospective greenstone belt.

Podium Minerals launches a $2.61 million rights issue to advance its Parks Reef PGM project, capitalising on strong market fundamentals and significant resource growth potential.

Podium Minerals Limited has launched a fully underwritten $2.6 million entitlement offer to fund advanced metallurgical testing at its flagship Parks Reef Project, aiming to enhance platinum group metals recovery and concentrate grades.

Copper Search Ltd has successfully raised $850,000 through a placement and announced a subsequent $504,364 rights issue to fund exploration targeting Heavy Mineral Sands in South Australia and gold-copper prospects in New South Wales.

Lincoln Minerals has identified multiple sulphide mineralisation zones over a 7km strike at its Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project, elevating a new priority drill target and preparing for drilling in H2 2025.

Western Mines Group has raised $1.287 million through a strategic placement to fast-track exploration at its flagship Mulga Tank project, signalling renewed momentum in its nickel and precious metals ambitions.

Piche Resources has received formal environmental approval to begin its maiden drilling campaign at the Cerro Chacon gold-silver project in Argentina, targeting a 14 km mineralised corridor with 57 planned drill holes.

American West Metals has successfully raised A$5.9 million as part of a broader A$14.4 million funding package to advance its Storm Copper Project in Canada, aiming to fast-track exploration and development activities.

Godolphin Resources has revealed promising high-grade gold and copper assays from two new prospects outside its established Lewis Ponds resource, signaling significant potential for resource expansion.

Kingsrose Mining advances its exploration efforts in Norway’s Finnmark region with increased backing from BHP, while winding down its Central Finland alliance. The company also secures an option to acquire the promising Gallujavri nickel-copper-PGE project.