Latest Zinc And Lead News

Impact Minerals has reported standout assays from the first two holes in its Commonwealth JV drilling program, confirming rich gold, silver, and base metal mineralisation that extends known zones and sets the stage for an expanded Phase II campaign.

Zinc Mines Ireland (ASX: ZMI) has acquired Dutch metals tech firm Meclex, integrating its proprietary low-temperature hydrometallurgical processes into ZMI’s Kildare zinc project. The move aims to unlock critical mineral value and reduce environmental impact in European zinc and battery recycling markets.

High Peak Royalties has secured an upfront A$50,000 option fee from Massive Metals for a 12-month exclusive call option to acquire its Admiral Bay royalty rights, with potential to extend for another year and a total acquisition price of A$2 million.

Peel Mining’s latest drilling at the Southern Nights Complex in NSW reveals substantial silver-zinc-lead intercepts and promising depth extensions, reinforcing the project’s growth potential ahead of a planned corporate restructure.

BMC Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for its Kudz Ze Kayah polymetallic project in Yukon, receiving a positive Decision Document that enables progression to final permitting and targets a 2027 Final Investment Decision.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

American West Metals Limited has reported exceptional assay results from historical mine dumps and surface rock sampling at its West Desert Project in Utah, revealing significant grades of critical metals including copper, silver, indium, germanium, and tellurium. A 5,000-metre diamond drilling program targeting newly identified high-grade zones is currently in progress.

Novo Resources Corp is set to begin drilling programs at its Wyloo Antimony Project and several gold prospects in the Pilbara following a recent capital raise. The initial 2,500-metre RC drilling at Wyloo aims to test polymetallic veins and stratabound mineralisation, with further drilling planned at Cronus, Balla Balla, and Teichman projects.

Terramin Australia has released an updated 2025 Mining Study for its Tala Hamza Zinc Project in Algeria, increasing throughput to 2.0 million tonnes per annum and confirming strong financial returns with advanced funding negotiations underway.

Greatland Resources has released a Mineral Resource Estimate for its O’Callaghans deposit, confirming it as one of the world’s largest high-grade tungsten resources, enriched with copper, zinc, and lead.

Hammer Metals has won two Queensland Government grants worth $336,000 to advance deep drilling and geophysical surveys at its Mount Isa projects, aiming to unlock new critical mineral deposits.

Greenwing Resources has launched a Pre-Feasibility Study to refine its plan for restarting mining at Que River, Tasmania, while exploring a novel data infrastructure opportunity on site.