Latest Lead And Silver News

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has fast-tracked its ARGO technology development to recover germanium, gallium, and indium, targeting early 2027 for pilot plant operations. The move aligns with EU regulatory demands for critical minerals and aims to reduce waste and emissions in zinc smelting.

Kingfisher Mining’s recent drilling at the Allendale project near Broken Hill has validated significant high-grade lead-zinc-silver mineralisation, reinforcing its strategic position in the region’s base and precious metals sector.

Regener8 Resources has kicked off a Phase 1 ground magnetic survey at its Srebrenica North project, targeting high-grade silver and base metals prospects, while completing a $1.46 million share placement to fund exploration and working capital.

TechGen Metals (ASX: TG1) enters a catalyst-rich 2026 with fully funded drilling across four copper-gold projects adjacent to multi-million-ounce mines. The company’s $3.7 million cash position supports maiden drilling at Blue & Red Devil and resource development at John Bull.

Raptor Metals has confirmed a significant stacked copper-rich VMS system at its Chester Project through maiden drilling, while expanding its footprint with key acquisitions in the Bathurst Mining Camp.

Lode Resources (ASX:LDR) delivered a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate at Montezuma, revealing 8.2Moz AgEq of high-grade silver-antimony, alongside a new silver-zinc mineralisation system that broadens exploration potential.

Silver Mines has unveiled a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Bowdens Silver Project, confirming a 26-year mine life and lifting ore reserves to 93.5 million ounces of silver with robust economics and strategic land acquisition.

Talonx Resources (ASX: TXR) reported robust drilling results at its Viking and Blair North gold projects, highlighting a high-grade shallow oxide gold zone at Viking’s Beaker 2 prospect. The company also advanced exploration and licence renewal efforts at its Kihabe zinc-lead-silver project in Botswana, closing the quarter with $0.72 million cash.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.

Infinity Mining has reported standout exploration results with rock chips grading up to 48.7% antimony and 1.35g/t gold at its Victorian Tanjil Dome project, alongside high-grade copper and silver assays at its Hillside project in the Pilbara.

Lode Resources has resumed drilling at its Montezuma Silver & Antimony Project in Tasmania, aiming to expand its 8.2Moz AgEq resource and explore a newly identified silver-zinc lode nearby.

Eagle Mountain Mining and Nittetsu Mining have signed a non-binding MOU to jointly explore new mineral project opportunities in Australia and North America, building on their existing Oracle Ridge joint venture.