Latest Base Metals News

Amaero has inked a five-year exclusive supply agreement with Velo3D, valued at approximately A$35 million, to provide critical titanium and refractory alloy powders for advanced metal 3D printing. This partnership underscores a strategic push to bolster U.S. domestic manufacturing capabilities in aerospace and defense sectors.

Dreadnought Resources has bolstered its exploration and development efforts with over A$13 million in fresh funding, advancing its high-grade Mangaroon gold project and critical minerals assets in Western Australia.

Sunshine Metals has launched a targeted reverse circulation drilling program at Liontown to upgrade shallow oxide gold and silver resources and advance metallurgical studies, aiming to fast-track development amid strong gold prices.

Apollo Minerals reports completion of Phase 2 drilling at its Salanie Gold Project with promising high-grade results, alongside strategic funding and ongoing exploration in Gabon, Serbia, and France.

Venus Metals Corporation has initiated a targeted RC drilling program at its Sandstone Bellchambers Gold Project aiming to upgrade and expand its existing gold resource. The company is also advancing mining lease applications and negotiating potential sales agreements to position the project for future development.

Connected Minerals Ltd has advanced its uranium exploration in Namibia with impressive trench sampling results and commenced a significant drilling campaign, while also initiating base metal exploration in Western Australia.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports standout scandium drilling results at Murga and Currajong prospects, supported by a $3.65 million equity placement to accelerate exploration amid tightening global supply.

AusQuest Limited has unveiled significant maiden drilling results at its Cangallo Project in southern Peru, confirming a large-scale porphyry copper-gold system. The company secured $7.5 million in funding to fast-track exploration activities across Peru and Australia.

Midas Minerals advances six drill-ready gold targets at its Newington Project in WA, with significant historic intercepts underpinning upcoming exploration plans. Meanwhile, ongoing work at the Challa Project promises further assay results in the June quarter.

Locksley Resources reports exceptional antimony and silver assays at its Mojave Project, while new mineralised zones emerge at Tottenham. Regulatory shifts in the US could accelerate Mojave’s permitting timeline.

Skylark Minerals has completed a significant capital restructure and raised A$10 million to fuel its dual-track growth strategy, while progressing exploration and divestment activities across multiple global projects.

Odessa Minerals reports significant progress in uranium exploration at its Lyndon Project, highlighting multiple mineralisation types and upcoming field activities. The company also announces key board changes, positioning itself for strategic growth.