Latest Metals News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Western Ridge Resources has identified several promising shallow mineral targets at its Keystone Project in Nevada, backed by a fully funded 19-hole drilling program set to commence soon.

AuMEGA Metals has announced a C$5.35 million capital raising via a flow-through unit offer aimed at advancing its exploration projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The offer includes shares and warrants, targeting Canadian charity investors with tax incentives.

Regener8 Resources has acquired 100% of the Srebrenica North Project, a polymetallic silver-lead-zinc asset in a historically rich European mining district, positioning itself amid active regional exploration and production hubs.

Bougainville Copper Limited reported a preliminary net loss of K16 million for 2025, with no dividend declared. The company faces strategic uncertainty following a shareholder dispute over its preferred mining partner and the passing of its CEO.

Sunrise Energy Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Syerston Scandium Project, revealing a low-cost, long-life operation poised to supply critical scandium amid tightening Chinese export controls. The project targets production by mid-2028 with strong government backing and a growing global market.

Ardea Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a placement and launched a A$2 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project. The capital injection supports the finalisation of a key feasibility study and ongoing project development.

Victory Metals has reported a breakthrough flotation test achieving a 48-fold upgrade in rare earth concentration at its North Stanmore project, setting the stage for a lower-cost, faster path to market.

Castle Minerals has significantly expanded its Western Australian gold footprint by acquiring Meekasan Pty Ltd, boosting its contiguous landholding in the Meekatharra district to 184km². The move is complemented by key board changes aimed at accelerating growth.

Maronan Metals has been granted a Mineral Development Licence for its Maronan Silver Project, marking a pivotal step toward mine readiness and enabling underground resource expansion.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has located and resampled historic diamond drill core from its Windy Ridge Gold Antimony Prospect, aiming to validate decades-old gold intercepts and quantify antimony levels. Results are expected by early April 2026, potentially enhancing the value of its Broken Hill Base Metals Project amid rising critical minerals demand.

Leeuwin Metals reports promising step-out drilling results at its Evanston prospect within the Marda Gold Project, revealing shallow gold mineralisation beyond existing resources and signalling potential for resource expansion.