Latest Base Metals News

Mount Gibson Iron reported a stronger December quarter with increased iron ore shipments and cashflow, while preparing for a potential accounting impairment due to recent price fluctuations.

Oceana Lithium Limited reports steady progress across its Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Brazil projects, underpinned by a successful $1.2 million capital raise and a solid cash position of $2.7 million.

Anax Metals has applied for a significant new exploration license in Western Australia's Pilbara region, broadening its footprint near De Grey Mining's Toweranna gold deposit and enhancing its prospects in gold and base metals.

AuMEGA Metals has unveiled a fully funded, expansive 2025 exploration program focused on its high-potential Bunker Hill project, aiming to unlock significant value through extensive drilling campaigns across Newfoundland.

Battery Age Minerals has verified the presence of Germanium-76 in concentrate from Austria’s historic Bleiberg mine, positioning the project as a strategic supplier for semiconductor materials amid tightening global supply.

Gold Mountain Limited reveals significant Nickel-Copper-PGE anomalies at its Iguatu North Project in Brazil, marking a new exploration frontier with plans for targeted drilling.

Buru Energy is progressing steadily on its Rafael Project, aiming for commercial agreements in early 2025 and production by late 2027, while implementing significant cost reductions to sharpen its financial position.

Lode Resources Ltd has reported inaugural high-grade drill assay results from its Montezuma Antimony Project in Tasmania, revealing wider and richer mineralisation than previously known, including significant antimony, silver, gold, copper, and tin.

Lucapa Diamond Company has identified two significant conductive base metal targets at its Merlin Diamond Project in the Northern Territory, marking a major milestone after 25 years without geophysical surveys. These targets lie just 50km from the world-class McArthur River zinc-lead mine, suggesting strong exploration potential.

Strickland Metals reports a significant 80.2m intercept grading 1.9g/t AuEq at its Shanac Deposit in Serbia, setting the stage for a resource upgrade in March 2025.

Centrex Limited has updated the timetable for its $10.4 million Entitlement Offer, with the offer opening on 28 January and closing on 19 February 2025. The company aims to bolster its position in sustainable agriculture through this capital raise.

Litchfield Minerals Limited reports significant progress in Northern Territory exploration, including strategic acquisitions and advanced geophysical surveys, while managing weather-related delays to drilling schedules.