Latest Goldfields Region News

Midas Minerals advances six drill-ready gold targets at its Newington Project in WA, with significant historic intercepts underpinning upcoming exploration plans. Meanwhile, ongoing work at the Challa Project promises further assay results in the June quarter.

Minerals 260 Limited has launched a $200-$220 million public offer to fund the acquisition of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, featuring a 2.3 million ounce JORC-compliant resource. The company seeks ASX re-admission following a significant change in scale of activities.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

MLG Oz Limited has secured a significant $75 million haulage contract with Westgold Resources, poised to generate over $25 million annually and deepen its footprint in Western Australia's Goldfields region.

Westgold Resources reported a 72% jump in revenue to $624 million in H1 FY25, driven by increased gold production and higher prices, but posted a net loss after tax due to significant one-off acquisition expenses.

BMG Resources is ramping up its drilling efforts at the Abercromby Gold Project with assays from Phase 1 drilling imminent, aiming to expand its existing 518,000oz gold resource. Concurrently, a new drilling program is planned for the nearby Bullabulling Project following a major regional acquisition.

Westgold Resources reports a sharp revenue increase driven by higher gold prices and the Karora acquisition, yet posts a net loss for the half-year ending December 2024. The company also declares a fully franked dividend amid rising costs.

Global Lithium Resources Limited has refreshed its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Dr Dianmin Chen as Managing Director and CEO to spearhead strategic milestones at the Manna Lithium Project and restore investor confidence.

Forrestania Resources has secured $360,000 through a non-brokered placement, attracting a new major shareholder and setting the stage for expanded gold exploration at its Bonnie Vale project.

Brightstar Resources has entered a strategic earn-in agreement with Cazaly Resources, allowing Cazaly to earn up to 80% of the Goongarrie Gold Project by funding $3 million in exploration. This move streamlines Brightstar’s portfolio, enabling a sharper focus on advancing key development projects.

Gorilla Gold has announced the discovery of a new, high-grade gold lode north of the existing resource at its Comet Vale Project, signaling significant growth potential. Multiple drill intercepts confirm a continuous gold zone from surface, underpinning the company’s aggressive expansion strategy.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has announced a significant new gold discovery named 'Lighthorse' at its Pinjin project, revealing thick, high-grade intercepts that promise to reshape its growth trajectory in the Eastern Goldfields. A follow-up drilling campaign is set for March 2025 to further delineate this expansive mineralised system.