Latest Metals News

Legacy Minerals has significantly upgraded its Drake Project resource to 0.8 million ounces gold-equivalent and reported a robust Stage 1 Scoping Study, setting the stage for potential production growth. Exploration momentum continues across its NSW portfolio with ongoing drilling and geophysical surveys.

Askari Metals has raised $750,000 through a placement to advance its tin, tantalum, and gold projects in Namibia and Ethiopia, positioning itself for growth in African mineral exploration.

Askari Metals has acquired 100% ownership of Rift Valley Metals, gaining a highly prospective 460 km² gold project portfolio in Ethiopia’s underexplored Adola Greenstone Belt. This move positions the company at the forefront of exploration in a prolific gold region with significant discovery potential.

Boab Metals has inked a A$10 million deal to acquire the DeGrussa Processing Plant from Sandfire Resources, significantly derisking and reducing upfront capital costs for its Sorby Hills Project. Completion hinges on a final investment decision expected in the second half of 2025.

Perpetual Resources has completed a transformational acquisition of three lithium projects in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, confirming high-grade spodumene mineralisation and advancing drilling plans for Q2 2025. Metallurgical tests at its Raptor Rare Earth Project show strong recoveries of critical magnet rare earth elements.

Lucapa Diamond Company Limited reported a robust Q1 2025 with a 74% increase in diamond grade at Lulo and a 36% revenue rise, while advancing its stake in the Lulo JV to 51%. Exploration at Merlin in Australia revealed significant new targets, setting the stage for further growth.

QMines Limited reports a 42% increase in Indicated resources at Develin Creek following maiden drilling, completes a $4 million capital raise, and moves to acquire the Mount Mackenzie gold-silver project, signaling a strategic expansion in Queensland.

Western Mines Group has reported a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mulga Tank project, defining the largest nickel sulphide deposit in Australia with over 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource remains open for expansion, supported by ongoing metallurgical testing and government-backed drilling funding.

Sunstone Metals Limited reports maiden resource estimates and exploration targets for its Ecuador copper-gold projects, while progressing multiple corporate partnership discussions to unlock value.

American West Metals has unveiled a positive Preliminary Economic Analysis for its Storm Copper Project in Canada, outlining a low-cost, 10-year production plan with strong financial returns. The company also secured a strategic funding and offtake partnership with Ocean Partners, while advancing its critical minerals projects in the US.

Red Metal Limited's March 2025 quarterly report reveals robust progress across its rare earth and base metals projects, underpinned by promising drilling results and supportive government funding.

Golden Mile Resources is set to commence its maiden drilling program at the Pearl Copper Project in Arizona, following significant gold and silver assays at the newly identified Aurora Prospect. The company has secured key federal permits, marking a pivotal step in its US exploration campaign.