Latest Zinc Mining News

Orion Minerals has locked in a US$250 million prepayment facility with Glencore to fund key developments at its Prieska Copper Zinc Project, marking a pivotal step toward production in South Africa.

Orion Minerals has been selected for the prestigious 2026 BHP Xplor accelerator program, receiving US$500,000 in equity-free funding and access to BHP’s global expertise to advance its South African exploration projects.

Variscan Mines has achieved a pivotal permitting milestone for its San Jose Mine and reported its highest-grade zinc intercepts to date at the Udías Mine, advancing its Novales-Udías Zinc Project towards production.

Variscan Mines has locked in a A$1 million convertible loan note facility to accelerate exploration and development at its Novales-Udías Zinc Project in northern Spain. This funding underpins the company’s strategy to restart production at the high-grade San Jose Mine.

Orion Minerals reported a December 2025 quarter marked by significant cash outflows offset by fresh financing, including a major convertible loan and ongoing talks with Glencore for substantial project funding.

Orion Minerals is finalising a major financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, advancing its transition to a mining company with first copper and zinc concentrate expected by late 2026.

Flynn Gold Limited has reported promising high-grade gold results from its Golden Ridge Project in Tasmania, alongside a successful $5 million capital raise to accelerate exploration efforts in 2026.

Terramin Australia has made significant progress on its Tala Hamza zinc project and Kapunda copper recovery tests while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. The company also completed a $38.3 million rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet and fund development.

Develop Global Limited reports strong December quarter progress with Woodlawn mine commissioning on track, a major contract win, and a significant value uplift at Sulphur Springs ahead of a mid-2026 investment decision.

Broken Hill Mines is advancing preparations for mining at its Pinnacles silver-lead-zinc mine, targeting a June 2026 production start with expanded drilling and site upgrades.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd reports a robust Q2 FY26 with a 34% increase in product sales revenue and a 191% jump in net profit before tax, underpinned by strong international expansion and domestic contract wins.

American West Metals is set to launch a major drilling campaign at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to expand its world-class indium resource and explore high-grade gallium mineralisation. This initiative aligns closely with the US government's renewed focus on securing domestic critical metals supply chains.