Latest Base Metals Exploration News

Litchfield Minerals is set to commence a major Phase 2 drilling program at its Oonagalabi Project, aiming to unlock a potentially world-class base metals system through targeted geophysical anomalies. The campaign will test a dual mineralisation model combining SEDEX-style and intrusive gold-bismuth signatures.

Lincoln Minerals has expanded its exploration footprint at the Minbrie Copper-Base Metals Project, identifying two new drill-ready targets and confirming a large-scale multi-metal sulphide system stretching over 7km. Fully funded for drilling, the company aims to unlock significant growth potential in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.

Altair Minerals has successfully navigated the initial legal hearing against BHP over the contested use of its Olympic Domain Project area, setting the stage for a protracted dispute over exploration rights and project valuation.

Adavale Resources has launched an offer of over 82 million new options following recent placements that raised approximately $3.1 million. These options, exercisable at $0.035 each, aim to reward investors, directors, and the lead manager while potentially raising further capital.

Surefire Resources has identified a significant bedrock conductor at its Copper Hill Project through a recent ground electromagnetic survey, marking a promising step in its copper exploration efforts. This discovery aligns with previous geochemical anomalies and will shape upcoming drilling programs.

Superior Resources has expanded its Greenvale Project by over half, becoming the largest landholder in northeast Queensland’s promising mineral region. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of multiple world-class mineral opportunities.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has identified three promising base metal drill targets near Broken Hill, expanding its exploration focus beyond cobalt. The company is exploring commercial options to unlock value from these discoveries amid a regional mining resurgence.

Octava Minerals has launched on-ground exploration at its Federation copper-zinc-silver-tin project in Western Tasmania, focusing on the historically promising Sweeney’s prospect. The company aims to leverage modern techniques to unlock the potential of mineralisation untouched since the 1980s.

Litchfield Minerals has identified significant copper mineralisation above key VTEM conductors at its Oonagalabi Project, expanding the known system by over 1km and preparing for a major drilling campaign.

Asian Battery Metals advances its Oval Cu-Ni-PGE project in Mongolia with significant down-dip extensions confirmed and new electromagnetic targets identified, setting the stage for an active Phase 4 drilling campaign.

Nimy Resources has successfully raised $1.72 million through an oversubscribed share placement to fast-track copper and gallium exploration at its Mons Project in Western Australia.

Mount Hope Mining has identified multiple strong electromagnetic conductors at its Blue Heeler prospect, signalling promising mineralisation near historic copper mines. The company is set to commence its maiden drilling program, aiming to unlock new resources within the Mt Hope Project.