Latest Zinc News

American West Metals has launched a targeted field program at its West Desert Project in Utah, focusing on resampling historical drill core for indium and gallium ahead of a new drilling campaign. The project already hosts the largest indium resource in the US with significant expansion potential.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire an exclusive option on the Eastern Victorian Goldfield Project, a promising portfolio rich in gold, base metals, and critical minerals. The move complements its existing Tasmanian and Queensland assets and sets the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign.

Boab Metals has kicked off early construction works at its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project, marking a key step toward full-scale mine development and production scheduled after the 2026 wet season.

Mantle Minerals has completed the sale of Mt Roe Mining Pty Ltd for AUD 13.5 million, retaining key projects and identifying 11 new exploration targets at Yule River. A ground gravity survey is planned to refine 2026 drilling efforts.

Tartana Minerals has announced a maiden inferred gold resource of over 500,000 ounces at its Cardross project, pushing its combined gold resources with Mountain Maid beyond 1 million ounces. The company is exploring processing upgrades to unlock further value from copper and silver credits.

Orion Minerals reported a net cash outflow of A$3.1 million for the September 2025 quarter but has secured an $8.6 million capital raise post-quarter to support ongoing project development and operations.

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

Terramin Australia progresses key mining projects including Tala Hamza zinc drilling and Kapunda copper testing, while awaiting a crucial appeal hearing for its Bird in Hand gold project.

Zenith Minerals has launched a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Red Mountain Gold Project, revealing visible gold at depth and confirming a large, continuous gold system. The company is well-funded to accelerate exploration and aims to expand the mineralised footprint rapidly.

Polymetals Resources has identified a promising new zone of massive sulphide mineralisation south of its Endeavor Mine, prompting plans to accelerate exploration efforts.

Alicanto Minerals has raised approximately $3 million through a share placement to fund exploration at its Falun and Sala projects in Sweden and to pursue potential acquisitions.

QMines Limited has completed an 8,600m drilling campaign at Develin Creek and initiated a 36-hole, 5,000m maiden drilling program at the high-grade Mount Mackenzie Gold-Silver Project, aiming to unlock significant resource extensions.