Latest Metals News

Norfolk Metals appoints mining veteran David Fowler to its board, enhancing expertise for its Chilean Carmen Copper Project, where drilling is halfway complete and assays are awaited. The company is rapidly moving toward full ownership of the project, signaling a pivotal phase in its copper exploration journey.

Venari Minerals is set to close its Share Purchase Plan on 6 October, following a successful $5.5 million placement to institutional investors. Eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand can still apply for shares without brokerage fees before the deadline.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares at 11 cents each, setting the stage for Carawine’s imminent ASX suspension and delisting.

The Federal Court has approved QGold’s compulsory acquisition of Carawine Resources’ remaining shares, paving the way for the company’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully completed the first tranche of its capital raising, issuing over 190 million shares and accompanying options to bolster its exploration projects. The company now awaits shareholder approval for director share issuance as it prepares for the second tranche.

Octava Minerals reports impressive bioleaching recoveries of critical minerals from its Byro project, prompting plans to acquire full ownership and expand exploration activities.

QMines Limited has announced a fully underwritten $1.5 million Share Purchase Plan for existing shareholders, complementing a recent $7.5 million placement to fund exploration at its Mt Mackenzie gold and silver project.

Orion Minerals Ltd has been reinstated to ASX quotation following the release of its 2025 annual report and a new capital raising announcement, ending its trading suspension.

Orion Minerals has expanded its capital raising from $5 million to $7.7 million, reflecting robust demand from sophisticated investors. The company plans to issue approximately 515 million shares at 1.5 cents each.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has fully repaid its $1 million promissory note to American Rare Earths, unencumbering its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project amid a strengthening cobalt market.

James Bay Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Shafter Silver Project in Texas, featuring substantial existing infrastructure and a rich production history. The acquisition is backed by a $30 million capital raise and signals a strategic expansion into a premier US mining jurisdiction.

Panther Metals Limited has released a maiden scoping study for its Burtville East Gold Project, revealing strong economics and high-grade open pit potential. The study highlights an NPV8 of A$26.6 million and an IRR of 44%, underpinning the project's promising outlook.