Latest Metals Mining News

Meeka Metals has achieved a key milestone with first ore mined from its Murchison Gold Project open pits, setting the stage for process plant commissioning in June 2025. Mining at multiple high-grade oxide pits is underway alongside significant processing plant and power upgrades.

Globe Metals & Mining has signed two non-binding MOUs covering up to 100% of Phase 1 production at its Kanyika Niobium Project, while finalising its updated Bankable Feasibility Study is delayed to June 2025. The company also secured additional short-term funding to support ongoing development.

Lunnon Metals Limited has showcased significant progress in its gold and nickel exploration projects, highlighting strong drilling results and development plans for the Lady Herial gold deposit and Baker-Foster nickel resources.

Fin Resources Limited reported subdued exploration activity in Q1 2025 amid weak lithium prices but secured $445,000 via convertible notes and outlined plans for McKenzie Springs exploration.

Hammer Metals Limited reported significant progress in its March 2025 quarter, highlighting promising drilling results at Lady Jenny and Mount Mascotte, alongside ongoing joint venture activities and a solid financial position.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

South32 Limited reported a strong first half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved operational performance and a streamlined portfolio following the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The company announced a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its production guidance despite some operational challenges.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.

Globe Metals & Mining has reached a pivotal funding milestone with a US$10 million convertible loan agreement, propelling the Kanyika Niobium Project closer to development. The updated feasibility study remains on track for completion by March/April 2025, underpinning the project's execution phase.

Galena Mining Limited reports a challenging December quarter at its 60%-owned Abra Base Metals Mine, marked by production declines and ongoing voluntary administration. The company appoints a new CEO for Abra and explores recapitalisation options to stabilise operations.