Latest Zinc News

Broken Hill Mines Limited (ASX: BHM) has reported significant production increases at its Rasp silver-lead-zinc mine for the March 2026 quarter and secured a long-term renewal of its Consolidated Mining Lease 7, extending operational rights to 2047.

OD6 Metals has reported exceptional assay results from the Mammoth prospect within its Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, confirming high-grade fluorspar mineralisation up to 53.2% CaF2 and indicating potential for a broader mineralised system.

Lithium Energy Limited has completed its initial drilling campaign at the Sandy Creek Prospect within Queensland’s Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt, with assay results expected in late May 2026. The company’s next steps hinge on these findings amid a region rich in historic mineralisation.

Asara Resources reports strong drilling results at its Massan deposit within the Kada Gold Project, confirming continuity and extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation. The company advances its resource growth strategy with ongoing drilling and plans for a Mineral Resource Estimate update.

Hammer Metals has identified multiple drill-ready copper-gold and lead-zinc targets at Mount Isa, including a high-priority SEDEX-style prospect at Kalman West backed by a $176,000 grant, and a newly defined gold anomaly at Keyser. A 3,000m drilling campaign is planned to kick off in April 2026.

Tartana Minerals has secured $4.5 million in capital to fast-track exploration and increase copper sulphate production at its Far North Queensland projects. The company is poised to expand its resource base and production capabilities with new drilling and operational upgrades.

Regener8 Resources advances its due diligence on the Srebrenica North Project in Bosnia-Herzegovina, revealing promising high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and antimony mineralisation at the Dolovi tenement. Historical data and recent sampling highlight significant exploration potential near established mines.

Battery Age Minerals has expanded its Apex Germanium-Gallium Project in Utah by 40%, staking 51 new mining claims adjacent to the historic Apex Mine. This move strengthens its foothold in a vital US critical minerals hub amid growing demand for semiconductor and defence supply chains.

Exultant Mining has confirmed a high-grade silver system at the historic Big Badja Silver Mine, revealing a new geophysical anomaly open at depth that could signal a larger mineralised system.

Variscan Mines announces the resignation of CEO Stewart Dickson and the appointment of Tom Kent as executive director, signaling a strategic shift following the San Jose Mine Restart Study.

Caspin Resources accelerates exploration at its Bygoo Tin Project with promising new targets identified through an innovative Induced Polarisation survey and expanding drilling programs.

Lincoln Minerals has secured all necessary approvals to begin a targeted drilling campaign at its Minbrie Copper Project in South Australia, aiming to unlock significant copper and base metal potential.