Latest Metals News

Charger Metals NL has secured a significant farm-in agreement with Rio Tinto Exploration to fund up to $43.7 million at its Lake Johnston lithium project, while confirming high-grade spodumene discoveries at multiple prospects. The company also highlights promising exploration potential at its Bynoe Lithium Project in the Northern Territory.

Patriot Battery Metals has initiated work programs to unlock tantalum as a high-value by-product at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec, which ranks among the world’s top five tantalum pegmatite resources. Initial testwork shows promising recovery potential using conventional methods without impacting lithium extraction.

Infinity Mining has identified a promising new gold target at its Cangai Project in northern NSW, reviving interest in the historically rich Sir Walter Scott Gold prospect. The discovery is supported by historical assays and modern LiDAR mapping, setting the stage for upcoming exploration.

NewPeak Metals has officially appointed Mark Purcell as Managing Director, with David Mason stepping into a Non-Executive Director role, marking a key leadership transition for the base metals miner.

Coda Minerals reports a metallurgical breakthrough at its Elizabeth Creek project, achieving copper recoveries up to 95.9% and silver recoveries of 97.3% using whole-ore leach techniques, promising significant cost savings and project simplification.

Stellar Resources reports strong new tin drill results at Queen Hill, supporting resource upgrades and advancing the Heemskirk project towards production readiness.

Power Minerals has completed a 2,272-metre drilling program at its Santa Anna niobium-REE-gallium project in Brazil, advancing its due diligence ahead of a potential acquisition. Results expected in July could pave the way for a maiden resource estimate.

Chalice Mining confirms its Gonneville Project Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for Q4 2025, with environmental approvals progressing smoothly toward a late 2027 Final Investment Decision. The project’s staged open-pit design and innovative infrastructure plans underscore its strategic importance in critical minerals supply.

Metals Australia has commenced a significant drilling campaign at its Warrego East Project in the Northern Territory, aiming to unlock copper, gold, and bismuth resources adjacent to historic mines in the Tennant Creek Mineral Field.

Everest Metals Corporation's recent aircore drilling at the Revere Gold Project confirms a continuous regional gold trend with multiple high-grade intercepts, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate.

Accelerate Resources has launched a 2,000m drilling campaign at its Kanowna East Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, targeting basement-hosted gold mineralisation with promising historical results backing the effort.

Develop Global Limited has launched a A$180 million equity placement to fast-track production and extend mine life at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, positioning itself as a leading copper and base metals player on the ASX.