Latest Zinc News

Maronan Metals appoints experienced mining executive Andrew Graham as Managing Director and CEO, marking a key leadership transition to advance its Maronan Project through drilling and feasibility milestones.

Koonenberry Gold has identified compelling drill-ready copper and gold targets at its Wilga Flats Project near Evolution Mining’s Cowal Gold Mine, with drilling set to begin after Dunedoo operations conclude.

Iltani Resources has reported strong assay results from its ongoing drilling at the Orient Silver-Indium Project, with multiple high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium intercepts extending mineralisation beyond the current resource.

Albion Resources has locked in a three-month exclusive option to acquire four exploration licences adjacent to its Gidgee Gold Project, adding about 27 square kilometres of highly prospective ground near known high-grade gold zones and polymetallic targets.

Tartana Minerals has initiated a comprehensive operational and strategic review following a board leadership change, aiming to unlock value from its extensive base and precious metals assets. Drilling is set to resume at the Nightflower silver project in October, while an independent review of the Copper Sulphate plant is underway amid minimal production in 2026.

Anax Metals is upgrading its Whim Creek Heap Leach Scoping Study to a Feasibility Study, aiming to unlock additional value from low-grade copper and zinc ores alongside its strong concentrator project.

Zinc of Ireland’s ARGO hydrometallurgical process achieves near-complete recovery of silver, lead, and copper from zinc leach residues, fast-tracking pilot plant plans for early 2027.

Lightning Minerals has identified two distinct gold target corridors within the Western Zone of its Mt Turner Project, highlighting a 1km-long intrusion-related gold anomaly and multiple epithermal-style trends. Follow-up sampling and trenching are planned to refine these targets ahead of drilling.

Pacific Resources has confirmed a new high-grade copper zone at its Dogwood project, with assays revealing the highest copper grade recorded to date alongside a first-ever polymetallic porphyry signature from laboratory tests.

Exultant Mining has kicked off fieldwork at Watsons Prospect and identified two additional priority copper-gold targets at its 390km² Black Hammer Project in the Macquarie Arc. The company is pursuing a staged exploration strategy while awaiting assay results from its maiden Balerion drill program.

Australian Gold and Copper Ltd (ASX: AGC) has delivered a major new high-grade polymetallic discovery at its South Cobar Evergreen prospect, with drill hole 26DDBR017 returning standout assays that extend the known mineralisation by 150 metres. The company is advancing follow-up drilling to define this promising zone.

Terramin Australia's subsidiary has expanded its unsecured standby facility with major shareholder Asipac Group, increasing available funds to $5.5 million to support ongoing corporate strategy execution.