Latest Metals Mining News

Hammer Metals has agreed to be acquired by Larvotto Resources in a $61.2 million scheme that includes a demerger of its WA gold assets, while facing a higher non-binding $80.7 million proposal from Austral Resources. The board backs Larvotto’s offer pending independent expert approval, as drilling at Kalman advances resource confidence.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is gearing up for a major 2026 field season with three high-impact diamond drilling programs across its Queensland copper-gold projects, backed by joint ventures and government grants. A $1.5 million capital raise recently completed will support drilling activities, while a new $6 million JV with Sumitomo Metals Mining targets the Bulimba Gold Project.

Ardea Resources is pushing forward its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub with a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study, underpinned by multi-jurisdictional government support and strategic partnerships with Japanese industry giants.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has completed its acquisition of 100% of the Diamantina Copper-Gold Project from Anglo American, setting the stage for a maiden diamond drilling campaign targeting promising copper-gold mineralisation in northwest Queensland.

Sunshine Metals has boosted its Liontown gold-silver resource in Queensland, increasing contained gold by 13%, silver by 21%, and overall tonnes by 28%, underpinning plans for mid-2027 gold production at the Mt Moss facility.

Olympio Metals has secured two historically rich silver and antimony projects in the US, unlocking significant exploration potential with no modern drilling recorded. The acquisition aligns with US strategic mineral priorities and sets the stage for renewed exploration activity.

Tyranna Resources is divesting its Namibe Lithium and Caesium Project in Angola to Sinomine Resource for US$1.44 million, redirecting capital to its newly acquired Chinguar Gold Project.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) has raised $1.5 million through a discounted share placement and a fully underwritten share purchase plan to back a high-impact drilling campaign at its Diamantina Copper-Gold Project in Queensland.

KGL Resources has launched a A$300 million equity raising to complete funding for the Jervois Copper Project, combining it with a US$300 million streaming deal and existing cash to fully finance construction and production.

Strategic Energy Resources (ASX:SER) is set to embark on a busy 2026 drilling season with three funded diamond drill programs across its Canobie, Diamantina, and Bulimba projects, targeting multiple high-potential copper and gold prospects in Queensland.

South32 advances its stake in Hammer Metals’ Isa Valley project with a A$3 million exploration commitment, while Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania signals withdrawal from the Bullrush joint venture.

Ardea Resources' Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub has been awarded Lead Agency Status by the Western Australian Government, marking a key regulatory milestone that underscores its strategic importance in the critical minerals sector.