AsiaBaseMetals Inc. is a Canadian company primarily focused on the exploration... AsiaBaseMetals Inc. is a Canadian company primarily focused on the exploration and development of base metals, actively seeking out deposits of zinc, gold, silver, cobalt, and lithium. Its principal holding is the wholly-owned Gnome project, a collection of 12 mineral claims extending over 5,868 hectares in British Columbia. Founded in 2009, the company maintains its corporate base in Vancouver, Canada.