Anax Metals Limited (ASX: ANX) outlined its updated definitive feasibility study (DFS), highlighting strong economic metrics for its Whim Creek Copper-Zinc Project in Western Australia. I came across the Anax Metals story a couple of years ago, and it has finally come to a very interesting stage. This latest ASX release is probably a welcome update for existing shareholders.

As the copper price continue to rise and global narrative are that the demand for copper is going to create a shock reaction to the market. The time lag that is required to find and then establish the supply infrastructure will struggle to meet the demand for copper.

Explore the latest from Legacy Minerals as drilling begins at high-grade silver-gold targets at Mt Carrington. Stay updated on Legacy Minerals' progress.

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Rumble Resources Limited (ASX: RTR) continues to advance the Western Queen Gold Project, located approximately 90 km northwest of Mt Magnet in Western Australia. The Company has released a Scoping Study for the Western Queen South deposit, outlining a technically simple, low-capital underground development that sits adjacent to multiple toll-treatment options within a 200 km radius. The Project is supported by a strong historical production record.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation Limited (ASX: PH2) has released two important ASX announcements outlining a step-change in its strategic positioning across Australia’s zero-emission (ZE) vehicle and clean mobility sector. The first update (29 October 2025) details a new collaboration between Pure’s subsidiary, Pure One Operations, and Advanced Manufacturing Queensland (AMQ) to begin assembling hydrogen fuel-cell trucks and the Ford F-150 Lightning locally in Brisbane.

Encounter Resources Limited (ASX: ENR) has reported a significant extension of high-grade niobium and rare earth element (REE) mineralisation at the Aileron Niobium-REE Project in the West Arunta region of Western Australia. New results from broad-spaced aircore drilling have identified a mineralised zone more than 500m east at Crean.

Boab Metals Limited (ASX: BML) has officially commenced Early Works at the Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project in WA’s East Kimberley (Figure 1)—moving from planning into on-ground activity and marking the formal start of mine development. The program covers site access roads, processing-plant foundations, non-processing infrastructure, and an on-site accommodation camp. Boab is fast-tracking pre-wet season site prep so major packages can mobilise in April 2026.

As the global energy transition accelerates, demand for base metals like copper (Cu), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and nickel (Ni) is booming. Yet, exploration success rates for major discoveries are shrinking worldwide. In Australia—home to an array of world-class resources—the biggest challenge isn’t finding the right rocks, it’s working out where to start looking beneath the post-mineralisation cover that hides up to 80% of the continent’s prospective geology.

The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX: CCO) has capped off an eventful week with two significant developments that speak directly to the company’s dual focus on operational resilience and market expansion.