Latest Metals Market News

Fortuna Metals has launched phase one hand auger drilling at its Mkanda and Kampini projects in Malawi, targeting significant rutile mineralisation near Sovereign Metals’ giant Kasiya deposit. Early assay results are expected by late 2025, with a larger phase two program planned.

Legacy Minerals has partnered with Rio Tinto in a farm-in deal that could see up to $25 million invested in exploring the vast Thomson Project in NSW for intrusion-related copper and gold deposits.

The Royal Court of Jersey has approved Harmony Gold’s acquisition of MAC Copper, setting the stage for MAC’s trading suspension and delisting from ASX and NYSE.

Red Mountain Mining has significantly increased its presence in Idaho’s critical minerals sector by acquiring the Silver Dollar Antimony Project, adding high-grade historical antimony-gold mineralisation to its portfolio. This move enhances RMX’s strategic position in the US critical metals market.

G50 Corp has completed the acquisition of 100% ownership of its Golconda Project in Arizona, following significant exploration successes that position the company for accelerated development and commercialisation.

Dreadnought Resources has revealed a significant rare earth element discovery at its Stinger niobium deposit within the Gifford Creek Carbonatite, marking a new high-grade target in its Mangaroon Critical Metals project.

KGL Resources updates on its Jervois Copper Project optimisations and financing progress, welcoming Resource Capital Fund as a new significant shareholder. The company is capitalising on higher metal prices and exploring critical mineral opportunities.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4 million contract to enhance capacity at Tianqi Lithium's Kwinana hydroxide processing plant, marking a significant step in Australia's clean energy infrastructure.

Vulcan Steel has successfully closed its retail entitlement offer, contributing to a total capital raise of approximately A$146.5 million. The new shares will begin trading next week, marking a significant step in the company’s growth trajectory.

Investigator Resources has revamped its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Paris Silver Project, leveraging higher silver prices and secured water to fast-track production. The company also advances exploration and streamlines its portfolio to sharpen focus on precious metals growth.

Charger Metals NL has appointed mining veteran Bryan Dixon as CEO, signaling a strategic shift to boost exploration and shareholder value at its lithium and gold projects.

Everest Metals has received $150,000 from the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia to advance rubidium extraction at its Mt Edon project, aiming to establish Australia’s first commercial rubidium industry and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.