Latest Zinc And Lead News

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) posted its highest quarterly ore throughput since 2020, powered by the Pinnacles Mine restart and a multi-source ore feed strategy advancing plant utilisation and production growth.

Godolphin Resources’ mineralogical study at Lewis Ponds reveals talc dilution in lead concentrate, proposing a pre-flotation step that could double lead grade and boost precious metals recovery.

29Metals has reported strong drilling results from its 2026 program at Golden Grove, confirming high-grade copper, zinc, gold, and silver extensions at Oizon and Amity. Development at Oizon is progressing with first ore expected by year-end, underpinning mine flexibility and potential cost efficiencies.

Polymetals Resources has confirmed that substantial high-grade mineralisation remains intact near a previously assumed collapse zone at the Endeavor Mine, with initial drilling results exceeding expectations.

Godolphin Resources has hit a significant new polymetallic sulphide system named Cousin Jack at its Lewis Ponds project, with maiden drilling revealing broad zones of high-grade zinc, copper, lead, silver, and gold mineralisation.

Zinc of Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has finalised its acquisition of Meclex, securing two hydrometallurgical technologies aimed at disrupting zinc and lead processing with low-emission methods. Backed by a fresh A$5.5 million placement, ZMI is accelerating pilot plant development and exploration at its Kildare project.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd’s maiden drilling at Evergreen reveals significant copper and gold mineralisation, underpinning plans for a Mineral Resource Estimate.

Sunshine Metals has agreed to sell its Hodgkinson Project to EQ Resources for $250,000, freeing up capital and management bandwidth to accelerate gold production at Mt Moss and exploration at Sybil.

Black Bear Minerals has hit remarkable high-grade silver assays up to 1,169g/t at its Shafter Project in Texas, extending mineralisation beyond the existing 17.5Moz silver-only resource and revealing significant lead, zinc, and gold credits.

Lode Resources has discovered a new silver-zinc replacement mineralisation system adjacent to its existing Montezuma silver-antimony resource in Tasmania, opening a fresh exploration front with potential to significantly expand its 8.2Moz AgEq resource base.

Yugo Metals has secured a $5 million oversubscribed placement to ramp up drilling across its gold, nickel-cobalt, and base metals projects in the Balkans, positioning the company for significant exploration milestones over the next 18 months.

Critical Resources Limited showcased its diversified critical metals portfolio and advanced battery tech at its 2026 AGM, spotlighting growth prospects in lithium, gold, and base metals across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.