Latest Base Metals News

Mont Royal Resources has announced a transformative merger with Commerce Resources, creating a dual-listed Canadian-focused critical metals company anchored by the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec.

Norwest Minerals has been granted a key mining lease for its Bulgera Gold Project and launched a $4.85 million entitlement offer to fund aggressive resource drilling and mining evaluations. Meanwhile, exploration at West Arunta reveals promising titanium and base metal intersections, underpinning the company’s growth ambitions.

Terra Uranium Limited has completed its acquisition of LCT Metals, gaining control of significant tin and precious metals projects in New South Wales, diversifying its portfolio beyond uranium. The company plans to leverage historical data to advance exploration and drilling in these high-grade zones amid favorable tin market conditions.

Midas Minerals has identified multiple drill-ready gold targets at its Newington Project in Western Australia, with drilling planned for the September quarter pending approvals. Meanwhile, exploration continues at the Challa Project as assay results are awaited.

M3 Mining Limited reports promising early-stage gold exploration results at its Edjudina Project in Western Australia, identifying key mineralisation zones at Broken Hill Bore and Old Plough Dam. Concurrently, its subsidiary advances talks to secure a strategic energy asset in North Africa.

Legacy Minerals has significantly upgraded its Drake Project resource to 0.8 million ounces gold-equivalent and reported a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study, setting the stage for potential production growth. Exploration momentum continues across its NSW portfolio with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys.

Boab Metals has inked a A$10 million deal to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant from Sandfire Resources, significantly derisking and reducing upfront capital costs for its Sorby Hills Project. Completion hinges on a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2025.

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited reported a robust Q1 2025 with a 74% increase in diamond grade at Lulo and a 36% revenue rise, while advancing its stake in the Lulo JV to 51%. Exploration at Merlin in Australia revealed significant new targets, setting the stage for further growth.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

Red Metal Limited's March 2025 quarterly report reveals robust progress across its rare earth and base metals projects, underpinned by promising drilling results and supportive government funding.