Latest Zinc Mining News

Orion Minerals advances its Definitive Feasibility Studies for the Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects, with independent reviews underway and production targeted for 2026.

Orion Minerals has completed critical Black Economic Empowerment transactions, unlocking the path to project financing for its Okiep Copper Project. Definitive Feasibility Studies for its flagship Flat Mines and Prieska Copper Zinc projects are in final review stages, promising stronger project metrics.

Litchfield Minerals has confirmed a significant expansion of the Oonagalabi mineral system, extending its strike length beyond 3 kilometres and revealing new high-grade base metal anomalies. The company is poised to accelerate exploration activities in 2025, targeting copper, zinc, and critical minerals.

Develop Global Limited reports significant progress at its Woodlawn copper-zinc mine, with the processing plant upgrade 70% complete and underground ore production set to begin in March 2025. The company has secured a US$65 million funding facility and projects A$425 million in pre-tax cash flow over the first three years post-ramp-up.

Norwest Minerals reports significant silver, lead, zinc, and copper intersections at its West Arunta project, while advancing gold exploration at Bulgera and planning further drilling campaigns.

Skylark Minerals has confirmed highly favourable geology for base metal mineralisation at its Narongo Prospect within the Captains Flat Project, identifying new drill targets and planning further exploration activities for 2025.

Polymetals Resources is advancing steadily towards restarting production at its high-grade Endeavor silver-zinc mine, fully funded and on track for first output in the first half of 2025.