Latest Zinc And Lead News

Aurelia Metals has kicked off FY26 with robust production and cost management, driven by the ahead-of-schedule ramp-up at its Federation mine and promising progress at Great Cobar.

Aurelia Metals reports a 12% increase in Mineral Resources and a 17% rise in Ore Reserves, driven by strong copper growth at its Peak Operation and the commencement of production at Federation Mine.

Pioneer Lithium has launched its maiden field exploration program at the North Pine Project in Idaho, targeting critical antimony and tungsten deposits near major US mineral developments.

Kuniko Limited has secured new funding and is poised to commence drilling at its Commonwealth Gold-Silver Project in New South Wales, targeting district-scale precious metals in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

Middle Island Resources has initiated its first reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Bobija Project in western Serbia, aiming to unlock polymetallic gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation beneath a historic open pit mine. This drilling marks a key step in advancing the company’s strategic acquisition of Konstantin Resources and its foothold in a prolific mineral province.

Polymetals Resources has advanced its Endeavor Mine ramp-up, producing over 15,000 tonnes of concentrates and scheduling its first zinc shipment. The company also reduced debt and strengthened its cash position, signaling progress toward steady-state operations.

CGN Resources has secured significant new gold tenements in Western Australia's Leonora district and advanced exploration at multiple projects, maintaining a solid cash position to support ongoing development.

Impact Minerals has partnered with Kuniko Limited, granting them the right to earn up to 70% of the Commonwealth gold-silver project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt through a $3 million exploration commitment over four years.

Aruma Resources has intersected promising high-grade copper mineralisation in its first drilling campaign at the Fiery Creek Copper Project, signalling renewed potential in the Mt Isa copper belt after two decades of limited exploration.

Challenger Gold has secured the final Environmental Impact Assessment amendment for its Hualilán Gold Project, enabling ore haulage and toll milling at the Casposo plant. This milestone unlocks a low-capital pathway to early cash flow while advancing the project’s development.

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.