Latest Zinc And Lead News

Boab Metals is set to accelerate construction at its fully funded Sorby Hills Silver-Lead Project in 2026, capitalising on silver prices currently three times higher than previous assumptions. The company aims for first concentrate production by mid-2027, supported by strategic drilling and corporate milestones.

Patriot Resources has reported significant silver and gold assay results from its Phase 1 trenching at Target B1 in Zambia, confirming the presence of a near-surface polymetallic system. These findings, alongside geophysical anomalies, set the stage for expanded exploration activities.

Aurelia Metals has reported significant drilling results at the historical Nymagee Mine in NSW, confirming extensions of polymetallic mineralisation that could underpin a new mine development in the Cobar region.

Variscan Mines has secured government approval for its Preliminary Mining Plan, enabling critical pre-works and trial mining at the San Jose Mine in Spain. This milestone accelerates the company’s strategy to restart production with minimal capital expenditure.

Sunshine Metals has identified seven promising volcanogenic massive sulphide targets at its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, highlighted by exceptional gold-in-soil grades reaching 8.45 g/t at Truncheon East. The findings, supported by a Queensland Government grant, set the stage for intensified exploration in 2026.

Alvo Minerals reports continued success at its Touro Prospect in Central Brazil, with all recent drill holes intersecting significant copper and zinc sulphides along a 750m strike. The discovery reinforces the Palma Project’s potential as a major volcanic massive sulphide district.

Anax Metals has completed a $2.4 million strategic placement with mining group Gold Valley at a 37.5% premium, while securing a $3.5 million loan to repay convertible notes, positioning the Whim Creek copper project for near-term development.

Antares Metals Limited (ASX, AM5) has announced a significant acquisition of gold and base metals assets in Western Australia, positioning itself for a maiden drilling campaign in early 2026.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has confirmed significant polymetallic mineralisation at its Prospect Hill Project in South Australia, revealing high-grade silver, copper, zinc, and lead alongside tin. The company plans a maiden drilling program to upgrade South Ridge to a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Orange Minerals NL has commenced a 650m diamond drilling program at its Lennon’s Find polymetallic project in Western Australia, targeting a deep geophysical anomaly that could reveal new mineralisation beneath an existing resource.

Rubix Resources has reported promising assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Paperbark Project, revealing significant zinc-lead mineralisation and encouraging copper signatures beneath the JB Zone and at Grunter North.

Black Bear Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade silver rock chip samples up to 3,100g/t outside its existing Shafter Mineral Resource in Texas, revealing promising multi-commodity potential and plans for expanded exploration.