Latest Zinc And Lead News

Australian Critical Minerals has completed its acquisition of Circuit Resources, securing a 25,600-hectare portfolio in Peru rich in precious and base metals, with multiple drill-ready projects poised for exploration.

Variscan Mines has acquired extensive historic drilling data over newly granted licences in northern Spain, revealing significant high-grade zinc and lead mineralisation and unlocking a district-scale exploration opportunity.

Rumble Resources has launched a $9 million capital raise to accelerate development at its Western Queen gold and tungsten projects, targeting near-term production by late 2026. The company also highlights significant resource upgrades and seeks partners for its Earaheedy base metals project.

Polymetals Resources reports steady operational gains at its Endeavor silver-zinc mine, hitting key production and financial milestones including a scheduled first zinc concentrate shipment and inclusion in the ASX All Ordinaries Index.

Impact Minerals has entered a joint venture with Kuniko Limited to advance the Commonwealth gold-silver-copper project in New South Wales, retaining a 30% free carried interest while focusing on its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina project.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has identified three promising base metal drill targets near Broken Hill, expanding its exploration focus beyond cobalt. The company is exploring commercial options to unlock value from these discoveries amid a regional mining resurgence.

Sunshine Metals has raised $5 million through a placement to fast-track exploration at its Sybil epithermal gold targets and advance the Liontown gold study within its Ravenswood Consolidated Project.

Aurelia Metals Limited has reported a strong turnaround with a $48.9 million net profit for FY25, driven by operational progress at its Federation Mine and the approval of the Great Cobar Project. The company’s strategic focus on base metals growth and sustainability underpins its improved financial and safety performance.

Mount Hope Mining has identified multiple strong electromagnetic conductors at its Blue Heeler prospect, signalling promising mineralisation near historic copper mines. The company is set to commence its maiden drilling program, aiming to unlock new resources within the Mt Hope Project.

Sunshine Metals has initiated diamond drilling at Liontown North, backed by a Queensland government grant, aiming to validate a new geological fold model that could extend the Liontown gold resource. Concurrent drilling at Sybil and upcoming resource updates promise a busy exploration period.

Challenger Gold’s Argentinian subsidiary has obtained the crucial explosives permit to begin drill and blast operations for toll milling at the Hualilan Gold Project, unlocking near-term cash flow potential. The company’s recent Pre-Feasibility Study underscores robust economics, setting the stage for accelerated development.

Variscan Mines has successfully completed the initial phase of its $2.5 million capital raise, bolstering funds for advancing its Novales-Udias zinc-lead project in Spain.