Latest Base Metals News

Piche Resources has revealed compelling high-grade gold and silver results from surface sampling at its Cerro Chacon project in Argentina, highlighting significant exploration upside ahead of drilling.

NH3 Clean Energy has made significant strides in its flagship WAH2 low-emission ammonia project, signing pivotal agreements on carbon capture and ammonia bunkering while strengthening its financial position.

Alchemy Resources has made significant strides in its June quarter exploration, identifying major lithium targets at Karonie and acquiring full iron ore rights at Bryah, while advancing base metals exploration in NSW.

Asian Battery Metals has confirmed significant extensions of massive sulphide zones and high-grade mineralisation at its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE discovery in Mongolia, setting the stage for follow-up drilling and metallurgical testing in the coming quarter.

Zimplats reported a 14% rise in mined volumes and a 21% increase in final metal output year-on-year, alongside a 20% drop in cash costs per ounce, driven by operational gains and smelter expansion.

Renegade Exploration has acquired four promising projects in Nevada's Walker Lane trend, revealing impressive high-grade gold and silver samples, while advancing its Yukon and Australian assets amid a recent $1.8 million capital raise.

Ballymore Resources’ latest drilling at the Dittmer Project in North Queensland confirms expanding high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation, with promising deep extensions identified. The company is advancing towards mining lease approval to unlock further underground exploration.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

BPH Global confirms that the seaweed Sesuvium portulacastrum accumulates valuable metals including gold and lithium, but shifts focus to biological extraction after chemical methods fall short.

Argent Minerals has delineated multiple extensive geophysical targets at its Kempfield Deposit and confirmed bonanza-grade gold mineralisation at Trunkey Creek, extending the known strike length to 4.7km. The company remains well-funded as it advances exploration.

Rimfire Pacific Mining confirms Currajong as a standout scandium prospect with strong drill results and secures $3.5 million in fresh equity to advance exploration and working capital. The company also strikes a $700K option deal for its Cowal Copper Gold Project amid ongoing legal challenges.

AusQuest Limited reports significant expansion of its copper-gold system at the Cangallo Project in Peru, alongside progress across multiple Australian base metal projects, supported by a solid cash position and strategic funding.