Latest Zinc Mining News

Variscan Mines has completed a detailed 3D laser survey at its Udías Mine, revealing extensive under-explored zones and confirming a geological connection to the San Jose Mine. This breakthrough supports ongoing drilling and promises to enhance future resource estimates and mine planning.

Iltani Resources reports strong rock chip sampling results from its Orient Silver-Indium Project, confirming high-grade mineralisation and identifying new target zones that could significantly expand the resource footprint.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step toward production by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine.

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.

Variscan Mines has secured official approval of its Restoration Plan for the Novales-Udias Zinc Project in northern Spain, unlocking the path to mine production restart and extensive exploration drilling.

Advance ZincTek Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround for the year ended June 2025, with revenue climbing nearly 25% and net profit soaring over 230%, signaling renewed strength in its zinc mining operations.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

Polymetals Resources reports its Endeavor silver zinc mine in NSW has met operating costs from cash flow within a year of acquisition, marking a key milestone as production ramps up.

Maronan Metals has significantly upgraded its Maronan deposit resource, doubling indicated silver-lead tonnage and adding near-surface copper-gold resources, setting the stage for imminent economic assessment results and development progress.

Orion Minerals reported significant cash outflows in its June 2025 quarter, with liquidity stretched and financing facilities nearly maxed out. The company is pursuing a $5.8 million capital raising to support ongoing operations following recent feasibility study completions.

Orion Minerals is advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production, targeting first concentrate by Christmas 2026, supported by a recent $5.8 million capital raise and ongoing project optimisation.

Develop Global Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with initial concentrate shipments from its Woodlawn Copper-Zinc Mine, the commencement of earthworks at Sulphur Springs, and a substantial A$180 million capital raise to fuel an aggressive growth strategy.