Latest Precious Metals News

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has launched a detailed development program to commercialise a novel hydrometallurgical process for extracting gold and copper from electronic waste, aiming to disrupt traditional smelting with a more sustainable, low-energy method.

Altitude Minerals is gearing up for significant drilling campaigns in New South Wales and Nevada, backed by a recent $1.15 million capital raise to fund exploration and project advancement.

Black Bear Minerals has engaged Ausenco for detailed restart studies at its Shafter Silver Project, while securing a non-binding financing support letter from Export Finance Australia to explore funding pathways aligned with U.S.-Australia critical minerals priorities.

Tarrina Resources has identified five high-confidence sulphide chargeability anomalies at its Walparuta IOCG Project, including a large, untested target that aligns with magnetic and gravity data. Historic drilling validates the geophysical model, setting the stage for imminent drill testing.

Cosmo Metals has reported robust rock chip assays from its Everest-Mona-Victory Trend in NSW, revealing significant copper, gold, and silver mineralisation and advancing towards its first drill program.

WIN Metals has boosted its Radio Gold Project resource by 21% to 49,600 ounces at 4.2 g/t, underpinning plans for a near-term development decision backed by increased resource confidence and ongoing mining studies.

Regener8 Resources has completed its acquisition of the Srebrenica North polymetallic project in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is mobilising initial exploration activities to target drill-ready prospects.

Flynn Gold has ramped up its diamond drilling program at the Firetower Gold-Tungsten Project in northern Tasmania, expanding from three to ten holes totalling 1,600 metres. The move aims to test high-grade extensions and support a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate amid critical mineral supply pressures.

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Infinity Mining has kicked off ground exploration at its Hillside project in the Pilbara, targeting significant gold and copper anomalies identified over multi-kilometre corridors. The company has also strengthened its board with a seasoned geologist familiar with the region's geology.

Lithium Universe (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh hydrometallurgical process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste using recyclable organic compounds, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable precious metals recovery.

Barton Gold reports standout high-grade assays from Phase 2 drilling at Tunkillia’s Area 51, highlighting potential resource growth and open pit extensions that could extend mine life and underpin a Pre-Feasibility Study by year-end.