Latest Precious Metals News

Ariana Resources has extinguished its outstanding US$782,575 loan with RiverFort by issuing over 40 million shares, leaving the company debt-free and well-capitalised with A$11 million in cash.

Barton Gold Holdings has launched a Definitive Feasibility Study and appointed Bedrock Advisory Partners to steer financing for its Stage 1 operations at Central Gawler Mill, following a significant resource upgrade.

Catalina Resources has verified a copper-rich Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide system at its Breakaway Dam Project in Western Australia, prompting a substantial follow-up drilling program. Concurrently, gold mineralisation continuity is confirmed at the Leghorn Prospect within the Evanston Project.

Mount Hope Mining (MHM) showcased strong drilling outcomes at its Mt Solitary gold project, reinforcing its strategic foothold in the prolific southern Cobar Basin. The company is advancing exploration with a clear pathway to resource definition and regional consolidation.

Pivotal Metals has revealed ore sorting test results at its Horden Lake project that deliver up to a 2.1 times uplift in copper grade, promising substantial cost savings and flexible development options in Quebec’s Tier 1 mining jurisdiction.

PT ANTAM Tbk reported record production and sales volumes for nickel ore, bauxite, and alumina in FY25, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiencies. The company also progressed key downstream projects and strengthened its ESG leadership with multiple awards.

Arcadia Minerals has entered a pivotal phase with a pending earn-in agreement on its Swanson Tantalum Project and a binding farm-in deal for its Karibib Copper-Gold Project, alongside strategic leadership changes and a planned capital raising.

Cosmos Exploration Limited has extended its option agreement with EAU Lithium Pty Ltd and focused on a strategic review of its asset portfolio during a seasonal exploration hiatus. The company is positioning itself for targeted activity in 2026 despite cash constraints.

Ariana Resources has secured A$8 million in funding from Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services Ltd to accelerate its flagship Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, while progressing drilling and production milestones at its Tavşan Gold Mine in Türkiye.

Summit Minerals has acquired the high-grade Keystone Project in Nevada and raised over $1 million through a rights issue, setting the stage for a strategic rebrand to Western Ridge Resources.

Manuka Resources has secured a US$22.5 million loan facility and completed a A$15 million capital raise, positioning itself for a production restart in late Q2 2026 amid soaring silver and gold prices.

PolarX Limited reported steady progress in its Nevada and Alaska exploration projects during the December 2025 quarter, with key drilling programs completed and a significant joint venture funding milestone achieved with Northern Star Resources.