Latest Silver And Lead News

Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from diamond drilling at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, underpinning a significant bulk sample dispatch for metallurgical testing expected to complete by mid-2026.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Boab Metals has exercised its option to acquire 100% ownership of the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, fully funding the venture and targeting first production in the second half of 2027.

Middle Island Resources’ maiden drilling at Serbia’s Bobija Project reveals a broad, continuous polymetallic mineralised zone with significant gold and silver grades, expanding the known deposit footprint.

Boab Metals has approved the Final Investment Decision for its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project, fully funding construction and targeting first production in the second half of 2027.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (AGC) has released an amended initial Mineral Resource Estimate for its Achilles deposit, reporting 38.5 million ounces silver-equivalent and confirming the deposit’s potential as a significant new mineral district in New South Wales.

Ballymore Resources has reported compelling high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation from recent drilling at its Torpy’s and Little Torpy’s prospects in north Queensland, highlighting the potential for a significant shallow polymetallic deposit.

Tivan Limited has restarted fieldwork at its Sandover AI Project in central Australia, leveraging AI-driven targeting alongside enhanced collaboration with EARTH AI. Results from new electromagnetic surveys are expected by March 2026, setting the stage for expanded drilling campaigns.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd has released its inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate for the Achilles deposit in NSW's South Cobar region, revealing a substantial 38.5 million ounces silver-equivalent resource. This milestone underscores the company's growing footprint in precious and base metals exploration.

Norwest Minerals updates its West Arunta exploration strategy following a doubling of silver prices and a high-grade discovery at Dales Gossan, setting the stage for a major 2026 drilling campaign.

Barton Gold Holdings has released compelling diamond drilling results from its Tolmer prospect, confirming a structural model akin to its Perseverance Mine and revealing significant silver and gold grades. The company plans further drilling in 2026 to explore promising extensions.

Critical Resources Limited’s maiden drilling at the Amoco Gold-Antimony Project confirms a substantial orogenic mineralised system, underpinning its exploration model and setting the stage for further work in NSW’s New England Fold Belt.