Latest Metals Mining News

Charger Metals secures $500,000 from Rio Tinto and advances a $1.1 million exploration program at Lake Johnston, boosting its cash position and drilling activity in Western Australia’s lithium hotspot.

Hammer Metals has reported extensive copper and gold mineralisation over a 600m strike at its Tourist Zone in Mount Isa, alongside promising results at Mt Mascotte and Lex. These findings reinforce the company’s exploration momentum amid a tightening global copper market.

Zenith Minerals Limited has had its trading suspension lifted immediately following the release of a rights issue announcement, signaling a key capital raising move.

Globe Metals & Mining announces the resignation of CEO Paul Smith and appoints CFO Charles Altshuler as Interim CEO, who will retain his CFO duties while steering the company forward.

Dundee Precious Metals has agreed to acquire Adriatic Metals in a recommended £924 million share and cash offer, valuing Adriatic at approximately US$1.25 billion and delivering a premium of over 47% to recent trading prices.

Sunshine Metals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections from shallow drilling at its Liontown prospect, reinforcing its strategy to target near-surface oxide gold resources. The company plans to fast-track resource upgrades and mining studies following metallurgical testing.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have secured court approval for their merger schemes, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the mining sector. Trading of Aston Minerals shares will be suspended from May 29 as the merger moves toward implementation.

Brightstar Resources outlines an ambitious growth plan to boost gold production from 20koz to 200koz per annum by 2029, anchored by upcoming feasibility studies and resource upgrades across its Western Australian hubs.

Adriatic Metals has confirmed ongoing discussions with Dundee Precious Metals regarding a possible takeover offer, marking the start of a formal offer period under the UK Takeover Code. While talks continue, no firm offer has yet been made.

Ardea Resources has received a $1.2 million R&D tax incentive rebate from the Australian Government, reinforcing its innovative work at the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project and strengthening its financial position.

Sunstone Metals Ltd has had its trading suspension lifted following a Federal Court decision and the release of a cleansing prospectus, signaling a fresh chapter for the mining company on the ASX.

Zinc of Ireland NL has kicked off its inaugural drilling campaign at the Mt Clere project in Western Australia, targeting the large and previously untested ‘Robin 21’ geophysical anomaly. This move revives interest in a site last partially explored by BHP nearly three decades ago.