Latest Metals News

The Minerals Development Company Botswana has increased its investment in Botala Energy’s Serowe coal bed methane project to approximately A$4 million, signaling strong government backing for the company’s LNG ambitions.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Locksley Resources has raised A$17 million in an oversubscribed placement led by U.S. institutional investors, accelerating its strategy to develop a domestic supply chain for antimony and rare earths in California.

Antares Metals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX trading following its announcement of a proposed acquisition and capital raising, signaling a pivotal moment for the base metals miner.

Antares Metals (ASX – AM5) announces the acquisition of full interests in two promising Western Australian gold and copper-zinc projects, backed by a $2 million capital raise to fund exploration and drilling in early 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has raised $5.3 million through a discounted placement to advance its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and Broken Hill projects, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.

Miramar Resources has secured A$1 million through a share placement to fund a targeted RC drilling campaign at its high-potential Gidji JV gold project, while appointing a new director to strengthen its board.

Venus Metals Corporation has issued a firm recommendation to reject QGold Pty Ltd’s unsolicited $0.17 per share takeover offer, arguing it undervalues key assets and offers no premium. The board highlights significant upside potential in its portfolio and warns shareholders against accepting an opportunistic bid.

Desert Metals has raised $1.25 million to advance drilling and sampling at its promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to unlock new resource potential in 2026.

Terra Metals reports promising assay results from the Southwest SW1 Prospect, revealing multiple near-surface Bushveld-style reef layers and a newly identified magmatic sulfide zone, expanding the polymetallic footprint of the Dante Project.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.

Cygnus Metals has intersected a substantial new mineralised zone at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, signalling promising resource expansion potential. Follow-up drilling is imminent to delineate this discovery further.