Zinc of Ireland NL operates as a mineral exploration and development company in the Republic of Ireland, Canada, and Western Australia. It primarily explores for zinc and lead deposits. The company's flagship project is the Kildare project comprises contiguous prospecting licenses covering an area of approximately 240 square kilometers located southwest of Dublin. The company was formerly known as Global Metals Exploration NL and changed its name to Zinc of Ireland NL in July 2016. Zinc of Ireland NL was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Subiaco, Australia.