Alta Zinc Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Australia and Italy. It primarily explores for zinc, lead, and silver deposits. The company's flagship project is the Gorno zinc project with one granted mining concession, three granted base metal exploration licenses, and one license application located in the Lombardia region of northern Italy. It has a strategic alliance with Arete Capital Partners. The company was formerly known as Energia Minerals Limited and changed its name to Alta Zinc Limited in November 2017. Alta Zinc Limited was incorporated in 1997 and is based in South Perth, Australia.