Latest Zinc And Lead News

Iceni Gold has reported anomalous copper, zinc, and lead in its deepest drill hole at the Welcome Creek Project, signalling promising mineralisation in the Officer Basin. While the main geophysical target remains untested due to drill deviation, the findings open new avenues for exploration.

Impact Minerals has commenced diamond drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in NSW, aiming to expand known resources and explore promising copper targets under a joint venture with Kuniko Limited.

Godolphin Resources has released a Scoping Study for its Lewis Ponds project in NSW, revealing strong economics with a 12-year mine life and a pre-tax NPV of AUD$481 million under conservative metal prices.

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

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Golden Deeps Ltd has intersected strongly mineralised copper-zinc zones below high-grade gossans at its Graceland Prospect in Namibia, revealing promising ‘Tsumeb-type’ sulphide targets. New geophysical surveys have identified multiple chargeability anomalies, setting the stage for deeper drilling campaigns.

Godolphin Resources has identified a significant new induced polarisation anomaly 1,000 metres from its Lewis Ponds deposit, alongside high-grade gold, zinc, and copper surface samples, setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in March 2026.

Novo Resources has identified compelling polymetallic targets at its Wyloo Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2026 following a heritage survey.

Altamin Limited has obtained a retrospective Environmental Impact Assessment approval for its Gorno Project in Italy, strengthening its regulatory footing and supporting strategic options for development.

Anax Metals is set to release an updated feasibility study for its Whim Creek project, reflecting soaring commodity prices and progressing funding talks to push the project into development.

Patriot Resources has appointed mining engineer and finance expert Dominic Duggan as CEO to spearhead development of its high-grade silver and gold projects across Peru, Zambia, and Canada.

Apollo Minerals has secured a five-year reinstatement of its Couflens exploration permit in France, reviving prospects at the historic Salau tungsten mine alongside promising gold mineralisation. The company also advances exploration in Gabon and Serbia while raising A$6.55 million to fund its growth.