Latest Base Metals News

29Metals has successfully completed the retail portion of its entitlement offer, raising $31 million and finalising a $150 million capital injection to support its growth ambitions.

Olympio Metals has intersected multiple visible gold occurrences in its latest diamond drilling at the Paquin prospect within the Bousquet Gold Project, reinforcing the site’s promising potential ahead of assay results expected in March 2026.

Iceni Gold has reported anomalous copper, zinc, and lead in its deepest drill hole at the Welcome Creek Project, signalling promising mineralisation in the Officer Basin. While the main geophysical target remains untested due to drill deviation, the findings open new avenues for exploration.

Red Hill Minerals highlights a strong dividend-paying model backed by diversified royalties and a vigorous 2026 exploration agenda at the RIU Explorers Conference.

Godolphin Resources has released a Scoping Study for its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, revealing strong economics with a 12-year mine life and a pre-tax NPV of AUD$481 million under conservative metal prices.

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

Legend Mining’s latest geophysical surveys at Pyrophyllite Hill within the Pinnacle Well Project reveal promising signs of gold mineralisation alongside confirmed industrial mineral potential, setting the stage for upcoming drilling campaigns.

AuMEGA Metals has launched a C$10 million private placement to fund an extensive drilling program targeting high-potential gold and base metal prospects in Newfoundland’s Cape Ray District. The financing aims to unlock value from its significant mineral resources and strategic landholdings.

Cobre Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following the announcement of a significant acquisition and capital placement, signalling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.

Peel Mining has agreed to sell its South Cobar Copper Project to Aeris Resources in a $214 million transaction, while spinning off its remaining assets into a new ASX-listed company, NewCo. The deal offers Peel shareholders immediate value and ongoing exposure to a diversified metals portfolio.

Aeris Resources has announced a strategic all-scrip acquisition of Peel Mining, consolidating key copper assets in New South Wales and aiming to extend the Tritton mine life beyond a decade. Peel shareholders will also retain exposure to precious metals exploration through a demerger into a new ASX-listed entity.

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.