Latest Metals Market News

Sunrise Energy Metals has raised A$46 million through a strategic placement to advance pre-construction at its flagship Syerston Scandium Project, positioning itself as a key player in the scandium market amid supply uncertainties.

Lightning Minerals confirms a large-scale gold mineralised system extending over 12km along the Drummer Fault at its Mt Turner Project, with high-grade intersections and multiple new targets identified.

Lithium Universe has signed a strategic MOU with Taiwan’s RePV Tech to collaborate on advanced silver extraction from recycled solar panels, aiming to transform photovoltaic waste into valuable resources.

Pacific Nickel Mines Limited has agreed to sell its entire interest in the Kolosori Nickel Project to Green Rock Limited for a nominal $1, while securing a royalty agreement tied to future nickel ore shipments.

Oceana Lithium has appointed seasoned executives Michael Wilson and Sam Brooks to its leadership team, signaling a strategic pivot towards gold, silver, and copper exploration and acquisitions. A proposed name change to Oceana Metals Limited underscores this new direction.

Western Yilgarn NL has significantly expanded its exploration footprint at the Ida Holmes Junction Project to target high-grade gallium mineralisation and secured critical land access for drilling at its West Julimar Bauxite Project in Western Australia.

Manuka Resources has secured significant funding and restructured debt to support the restart of its Australian mines, while awaiting a pivotal environmental decision on its New Zealand Taranaki VTM Project.

PVW Resources has advanced its Brazilian rare earth projects with promising drilling and metallurgical results, while securing a strategic acquisition of gold and silver assets in the US to diversify its portfolio.

Vulcan Steel reported a sharp profit decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but strengthened its balance sheet and expanded into roofing with a major acquisition. Leadership changes set the stage for renewed growth.

Castile Resources has reported substantial increases in gold, copper, and bismuth resources at its Rover 1 Project, while advancing plans for refined bismuth production amid tightening global supply due to Chinese export controls.

James Bay Minerals reports promising high-grade gold-silver drill results at its Independence Gold Project in Nevada and announces a strategic acquisition of the Shafter Silver Project in Texas, backed by a $30 million capital raise.

Alara Resources has dispatched its 28th shipment of copper concentrate from its Oman mine, marking the highest monthly shipment volume to date with over 4,000 wet metric tonnes shipped in October 2025.