Latest Base Metals News

Fortuna Metals Limited has officially changed its name from Lanthanein Resources Ltd and updated its ASX ticker from 'LNR' to 'FUN', effective 20 August 2025. The company also unveiled a new website and detailed its post-consolidation capital structure.

Falcon Metals has reported a spectacular 1.2m intercept grading 543 grams per tonne gold at its Blue Moon project in Victoria’s Bendigo Goldfield, signaling a promising new chapter in high-grade gold exploration.

Falcon Metals has reported a spectacular 1.2-meter intercept grading 543 grams per tonne gold at its Blue Moon project, marking a significant milestone in its exploration of the northern Bendigo Goldfield extension. The company’s aggressive drilling campaign and robust financial position set the stage for further discoveries in this historically rich gold province.

Mantle Minerals has completed the $13.5 million sale of its Mt Roe subsidiary to Northern Star Resources, redirecting funds to advance exploration at Yule River and Pardoo projects.

Sarama Resources has secured A$2.7 million to advance exploration at its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects in Western Australia, while arbitration over its lost Burkina Faso permit progresses.

MinRex Resources’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project in Western Australia reveals promising rare earth and titanium mineralisation, despite no copper-gold discoveries. The company now faces a pivotal decision on advancing its stake in the project.

G50 Corp’s latest drilling results confirm a substantial polymetallic gold-silver-zinc deposit spanning 700 meters in Arizona, with promising gallium mineralization that could bolster strategic metal supply.

West Cobar Metals’ recent drilling at the Fraser Range Project reveals significant rare earth elements, titanium dioxide, and scandium, expanding the potential of its adjoining Salazar Critical Minerals Project.

G11 Resources has announced a proposed acquisition of Pacific State Metals, adding highly prospective copper and gold projects in Tasmania and New South Wales to its portfolio. The deal includes a significant share issuance and a planned share consolidation, pending shareholder approval.

Variscan Mines has successfully completed the initial phase of its $2.5 million capital raise, bolstering funds for advancing its Novales-Udias zinc-lead project in Spain.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a 30-day induced polarisation survey at the historic Andromache copper-gold prospect, backed by a $150,000 government grant, aiming to reveal deeper copper sulphide mineralisation and advance its Dittmer Project exploration.

Chrysos Corporation reports robust FY25 financial growth driven by global adoption of its PhotonAssay technology and secures a strategic Master Services Agreement with gold giant Newmont. The company projects further revenue and EBITDA expansion in FY26.