Latest Gold And Base Metals News

Voltaic Strategic Resources has refined its exploration models at Meekatharra and confirmed significant rare earth and gallium mineralisation at Paddys Well, setting the stage for a focused drilling campaign in 2026 backed by a strong cash position.

Red Hill Minerals reported a solid $7.8 million royalty from its Onslow Iron Project and unveiled promising exploration results across its Broken Hill and Anabama projects, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

ActivEX Limited has completed a $900,000 placement to fund exploration across its Queensland gold and rare earth element projects, while reporting a cash balance of $98,000 at quarter-end. Key drilling results are awaited as the company progresses multiple tenements and JV discussions.

Austin Metals has secured $3 million in new funding to accelerate exploration at its Austin Gold Project, targeting promising Vadrians-style gold mineralisation at Brunswick Hill in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Silver Mines Limited has reported its best-ever drilling results at the Bowdens Silver Project in NSW while navigating a complex regulatory redetermination process. Exploration advances continue across its Australian and US projects, supported by a strong cash position.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

AIC Mines maintained steady copper and gold production at its Eloise mine, generating robust cash flow despite weather disruptions, while progressing its plant expansion and exploration programs.

QX Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Madaba project in Tanzania and commissioned a detailed airborne radiometric survey to refine drill targets. Meanwhile, gold and iron ore projects in Australia await further exploration.

Peel Mining Limited has successfully raised $21.25 million to fund accelerated exploration, reporting significant gold intercepts at its Nombinnie Prospect and initiating a major drilling campaign at the Southern Nights Complex.

Miramar Resources is advancing its exploration programs with planned drilling at the Gidji JV Gold Project and Chain Pool, backed by a $1.2 million placement and strategic board appointments.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has reported outstanding deep drilling results at its Achilles deposit, revealing high-grade silver and gold mineralisation well below previous resource estimates. These findings come as silver prices surge above US$110 an ounce, potentially boosting the deposit's value.

Midas Minerals has identified several new high-priority copper drill targets at its Otavi Copper Project in Namibia, following extensive geochemical sampling. Initial drilling plans are underway as diamond drilling continues at the high-grade T-13 deposit.