Latest Metals News

E79 Gold Mines has secured essential tenements at its Cue Gold Project, paving the way for a major drilling campaign targeting over 10,000 metres of gold-bearing structures starting in October 2026.

Apollo Minerals scored a legal win as the Administrative Court of Toulouse dismissed an NGO-led challenge that briefly stalled its Couflens tungsten project in France. The ruling removes an immediate obstacle, but an appeal window remains open.

Manuka Resources has recommenced gold processing at its Wonawinta facility using stockpiled Mt Boppy ore following a five-month upgrade program. Silver production is set to begin in the final quarter of 2026 after further plant enhancements.

Meeka Metals has encountered visible gold at a record depth of 632.8m in its Turnberry underground project, prompting the mobilisation of a second diamond drill rig to accelerate exploration of this expanding high-grade system.

Liberty Metals has kicked off its maiden exploration at the newly acquired Oko North and South projects in Guyana’s prolific Oko gold district, targeting drill-ready anomalies with cutting-edge in-field gold detection technology.

Li-S Energy reported a reduced net loss of $4.9 million in FY26, propelled by major technological advances and a $7.8 million ARENA grant to scale manufacturing. The company secured key regulatory approvals and expanded strategic defence partnerships, positioning itself at the forefront of sovereign lithium sulfur battery supply.

American Tungsten & Antimony Ltd (ASX: AT4) has kicked off critical wet table trials at its Del Sol Refinery in Nevada, moving closer to producing ammonium paratungstate and antimony flake from domestic sources. Engineering proposals for expanding the plant’s tungsten processing capacity are under review, while the company pursues US government funding and regulatory approvals.

Terrain Minerals’ 2026 IP survey at Smokebush has pinpointed seven top-tier gold drill targets, including the strongest chargeability anomaly near its Lightning deposit, setting the stage for a 2027 drilling campaign.

International Graphite Limited has closed a $4.4 million placement, securing cornerstone investors including Xcelsior Capital to fund expansion of graphite processing operations in Australia and Europe.

Aurora Labs posted a 36% increase in net loss to $5.1 million for FY2026 despite securing key defence contracts and partnerships. The company is transitioning from R&D to early commercialisation of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems, backed by a $5.5 million capital raise and government grants.

Brockman Mining has regained full control of its Ophthalmia Project after Polaris Metals surrendered its joint venture interest, ending a loan obligation and opening new development options.

Medallion Metals has raised A$60 million through a targeted placement, boosting its liquidity to about A$175 million and enabling accelerated development of its Ravensthorpe Gold Project and drilling programs in Western Australia.