Latest Silver And Base Metals News

Silver Mines Limited has announced its best-ever mineralised diamond drill intercept at the Bowdens Silver Deposit, hitting 116 metres at 245g/t silver and significantly surpassing previous records. This breakthrough validates Bowdens as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped silver projects amid a backdrop of soaring silver prices.

Lightning Minerals confirms a large-scale gold mineralised system extending over 12km along the Drummer Fault at its Mt Turner Project, with high-grade intersections and multiple new targets identified.

Patronus Resources (ASX – PTN) reveals a robust financial position with $78 million in cash and investments alongside a 2.3 million ounce gold equivalent resource base, underpinning a multi-commodity growth strategy across Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has completed the acquisition of a key exploration licence in the South Cobar Basin, expanding its footprint to 2,600 km² and setting the stage for accelerated exploration.

Renegade Exploration has bolstered its portfolio with four new projects in Nevada's Walker Lane trend, reporting promising high-grade gold and silver samples while advancing exploration in Yukon and Queensland.

Legacy Minerals reports multiple high-priority exploration targets at Mt Carrington with drilling underway and a metallurgical study initiated, alongside encouraging assay results at Thomson and a major PGE drill campaign at Fontenoy.

NewPeak Metals has completed acquisition of 100% ownership of the Las Opeñas exploration permits in Argentina, with drilling scheduled for early 2026. The company also advances drilling preparations at its Tansey Gold Project in Australia, supported by strong insider buying.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has significantly expanded its South Cobar exploration footprint through key acquisitions and reported strong high-grade drilling results at its Achilles deposit, underpinning its growth strategy.

Norwest Minerals advances its Bulgera Gold Project with successful deep drilling and promising heap leach economics, while preparing to test historic gold targets at Marymia East and expanding base metals exploration at Arunta West.

Iltani Resources has reported a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for its Orient West Silver-Indium Project alongside record high-grade drill results at Orient East, supported by $8 million in new funding from Queensland Investment Corporation.

Godolphin Resources has reported a substantial upgrade to its Lewis Ponds gold, silver, and base metals resource, alongside successful capital raising to fund ongoing development and exploration.

Kingfisher Mining has appointed geologist Chris Bittar as Managing Director, aiming to leverage his expertise to advance its NSW and Western Australian mineral projects.