Latest Metals News

Orion Minerals reported a December 2025 quarter marked by significant cash outflows offset by fresh financing, including a major convertible loan and ongoing talks with Glencore for substantial project funding.

Orion Minerals is finalising a major financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, advancing its transition to a mining company with first copper and zinc concentrate expected by late 2026.

Felix Gold has transitioned from exploration to development with a metallurgical breakthrough producing military-grade antimony and is advancing pilot plant operations and government funding applications to meet US military demand.

NewPeak Metals has commenced drilling at its Tansey Gold Project in Queensland while securing full ownership and environmental approvals for its Las Opeñas Gold Project in Argentina, setting the stage for expanded exploration in 2026.

Oceana Metals Limited has completed trenching at its Solonopole Project in Brazil and is progressing technical reviews of its Australian assets, while a strategic rebrand and board refresh signal a new phase for the company.

Sovereign Metals has successfully recovered a high-value heavy rare earth concentrate from its Kasiya project in Malawi, while securing a strategic collaboration with the World Bank’s IFC to underpin sustainable development and financing.

GreenX Metals has confirmed the validity of historical copper grades at its Tannenberg project in Germany through modern assays, while securing A$13.6 million in fresh capital to advance exploration. The company also won a key legal battle affirming its right to substantial compensation from Poland.

Battery Age Minerals has completed maiden drilling programs in Austria and Argentina, secured full ownership of its Canadian lithium project, and raised A$5.5 million to fuel its 2026 exploration ambitions.

Orange Minerals NL has reported spectacular silver grades from rock chips at its Lennon’s Find project in Western Australia and completed a deep diamond drillhole targeting a key mineral feeder zone. The company also raised A$3.18 million to fund exploration in Australia and Ghana.

Mantle Minerals has identified eleven promising exploration targets at its Yule River Project, signalling potential for multiple mineral systems including VHMS and orogenic gold. Meanwhile, progress continues at Pardoo and Carlton Hill projects alongside ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

Antares Metals has completed a strategic acquisition of gold and copper projects in Western Australia and raised $2.03 million to fund exploration, while appointing Terence Topping as Managing Director to lead the next growth phase.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a substantial drilling campaign at Central Yilgarn and completed the acquisition of the Beasley Creek Gold Project, signalling a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s gold exploration landscape.