Latest Zinc News

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.

Catalina Resources’ recent drilling at Breakaway Dam validates a copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide system, revealing significant mineralisation over 700 metres and promising broader exploration potential across 16 kilometres.

Sarytogan Graphite Limited has revealed a significant copper anomaly at its Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, outlining a 600-metre-wide zone with up to 0.5% copper. The company plans deeper drilling to explore this promising copper porphyry system, pending funding.

AuKing Mining reports promising exploration results at Myoff Creek and steady progress at Koongie Park, while grappling with a failed Cloncurry acquisition and significant board changes.

Litchfield Minerals has commenced its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Oonagalabi Project, targeting two key intrusive-related zones that could unlock a major copper-zinc-gold mineral system.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reveals a significant gold-antimony mineralised corridor at its Windy Ridge prospect, reigniting interest in a largely overlooked Broken Hill asset with strategic critical minerals potential.

29Metals Limited reports promising high-grade copper and zinc intercepts from its 2025 drilling program at Golden Grove, signalling potential mine life extensions and enhanced operational flexibility.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd has agreed to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, consolidating its copper assets near the Lady Annie Copper Mine and boosting its processing feedstock. This strategic move strengthens Austral’s balance sheet and advances its vision to become a mid-tier copper producer in Queensland.

Sunshine Metals has received a $634,302 first and final dividend from the liquidation of Pluton Resources, unlocking funds to progress exploration at its promising Sybil and Liontown gold projects.

Mount Hope Mining has completed Phase 1 drilling at its Mt Solitary Gold Project with promising high-grade gold results and has commenced Phase 2 drilling, backed by a $1.23 million capital raise to accelerate exploration along the 7.5km MS2 Gold Corridor.

Talonx Resources has secured shareholder approval for two high-grade gold project acquisitions and extinguished $4.7 million in legacy debt, while completing drilling at its Viking Gold Project with assay results due soon.

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.