Latest Metals Mining News

Power Minerals Limited has identified significant rare earth element potential at its prospective Santa Anna niobium carbonatite project in Brazil, signing a binding letter of intent to acquire the asset and planning immediate drilling to define an exploration target.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed a significant mineralised system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Copper and Base Metals Project in South Australia, revealing multiple sulphide zones and substantial exploration upside due to limited historical assaying.

South32 Limited reported a strong first half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved operational performance and a streamlined portfolio following the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The company announced a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its production guidance despite some operational challenges.

Eagle Mountain Mining has closed its renounceable entitlement offer, raising $1.62 million to advance copper and base metals exploration at its Silver Mountain and Wedgetail projects in Arizona.

MTM Critical Metals has announced a breakthrough in recovering gallium and germanium from semiconductor waste using its proprietary Flash Joule Heating technology, achieving recovery rates that rival traditional methods while offering a more sustainable and scalable solution.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Advance Metals has secured $1.52 million to fund diamond drilling at its Myrtleford Project in Victoria and confirmatory drilling at its Yoquivo Silver Project in Mexico, with drilling commencing immediately.

Coolabah Metals Limited is undertaking a $3-4 million capital raise to fund the acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Pty Ltd and its subsidiary, aiming to re-list on the ASX and focus on developing the Rasp and Pinnacles Mines.

Renegade Exploration has revealed significant concentrations of critical defence metals germanium and gallium at its Andrew Deposit in Yukon, Canada, highlighting new strategic value in its zinc-lead-silver project. The discovery aligns with increased government interest in critical minerals infrastructure.

AustChina Holdings has entered a binding agreement to acquire Penwortham Exploration, gaining access to promising gold-antimony and base metals projects in Tasmania’s prolific mining districts. The move positions AustChina to leverage modern exploration techniques on historically rich targets.

Globe Metals & Mining has reached a pivotal funding milestone with a US$10 million convertible loan agreement, propelling the Kanyika Niobium Project closer to development. The updated feasibility study remains on track for completion by March/April 2025, underpinning the project's execution phase.