Latest Metals News

ABx Group has confirmed its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit exhibits even lower radioactivity than the first, reinforcing its exemption from radiological control and attracting positive feedback from key customers.

Blaze Minerals has completed a 443-metre trenching campaign at its Krokodil Prospect in Botswana, confirming in-situ copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation with notable spot XRF readings. Laboratory assay results are expected in 6-8 weeks as the company plans further soil sampling to extend the target zone.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Argent Minerals appoints mining veteran Mike McKevitt as CEO to spearhead advancement of its flagship Kempfield Silver Project and evaluate growth across gold and copper assets.

Victory Metals has achieved a major processing milestone at its North Stanmore Project, producing a 7.1% Total Rare Earth Oxide concentrate with 40% heavy rare earth oxides through continuous flotation at pilot scale.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has completed the detailed process flow sheet for a novel hydrometallurgical technology licensed from the University of Edinburgh to extract gold and copper from electronic waste. The low-temperature, reagent-recycling method aims to disrupt traditional smelting with environmental and cost benefits.

Legend Mining has pinpointed anomalous gold mineralisation aligned with a major induced polarisation anomaly at Pyrophyllite Hill within its Pinnacle Well Project, advancing plans for drill testing pending heritage approvals.

Sims Limited has lifted its FY26 underlying EBIT forecast to $420-$435 million, driven by robust North American metals performance and growth in its Lifecycle Services segment amid mixed ferrous market conditions.

Kingston Resources is embarking on a 25,000m drilling campaign at its Mineral Hill polymetallic mine, aiming to extend mine life and boost production with a plant expansion from 350ktpa to 700ktpa.

Stelar Metals has identified widespread tungsten mineralisation at its Hill of Leaders Project in the Northern Territory, dispatching samples for assay and preparing for a July drilling campaign.

Legacy Minerals has confirmed a new gold-silver epithermal mineralised system at its Mascotte Prospect, with assays showing gold grades up to 9.7g/t Au and significant base metals. The discovery lies entirely outside the current 1.2Moz AuEq Mt Carrington resource, opening the door for resource expansion.