Latest Precious Metals News

Black Bear Minerals’ latest scoping study for its Independence Gold Project in Nevada outlines a low-capital open-pit heap-leach operation with a post-tax NPV of around A$511 million and a rapid 1.4-year payback, based on a portion of the near-surface epithermal resource.

Terrain Minerals has released a maiden inferred mineral resource estimate at its Lightning Gold Project alongside advancing multiple critical and precious metals projects across Western Australia and Queensland.

PT ANTAM (ASX:ATM) posted a 12% rise in gold production in 2Q26 and advanced key downstream projects including EV battery ecosystem development, while securing multiple ESG awards.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off processing at Hillgrove's Metz mine while securing the Blockade Copper Mine and moving to acquire Hammer Metals, broadening its critical minerals portfolio.

Middle Island Resources has reported strong Phase 2 drilling results at its Bobija project in Serbia, revealing an extensive shallow gold-silver-base metal system. Soil sampling at Tisovik further highlights large polymetallic targets with high-grade antimony, supporting a carbonate replacement deposit model.

KGL Resources has secured comprehensive funding for its Jervois Copper-Silver-Gold Project, combining a US$300 million streaming deal and a A$300 million equity raise, positioning the project for construction start in Q3 2026 and first copper output in 2028.

CZR Resources has launched a recommended takeover bid for Zuleika Gold, backed by a robust $65 million cash position and promising drilling results at its Croydon Gold Project.

Manuka Resources has accelerated its transition to production at the Wonawinta Processing Plant, boosting its silver ore reserve by 28% and gearing up for gold and silver output starting mid-August 2026.

Yugo Metals is pushing ahead with exploration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, backed by a fresh $5 million capital raise and encouraging early gold results at its Sinjakovo Project. Preparations are underway for new drilling at Cajnice, while the company continues to expand its footprint in battery and base metals.

Azzuro Resources has locked in a major copper-gold discovery at its newly acquired Red Hill project in Mongolia, confirming a high-grade VMS system over nearly 550 metres of strike with significant expansion potential.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a 21.8% jump in silver output and a new high-grade bulk tonnage discovery at its Rasp Mine, underpinning strong operational momentum and a solid financial footing.

Black Bear Minerals reported exceptional silver drill results extending beyond its current Shafter resource and boosted its Independence gold resource to over 2.2 million ounces AuEq, while progressing operational restart studies backed by potential financing.