Latest Goldfields Region News

OzAurum Resources has raised $4.1 million through a strategic placement to Forrestania Resources, which will become a significant shareholder and support development at the James Stage 1 Open Pit in Western Australia.

OzAurum Resources has raised $4.1 million through a strategic placement to Forrestania Resources, which now holds a near-20% stake. The funds will accelerate heap leach development at the James Stage 1 Open Pit in Western Australia.

Forrestania Resources has taken a strategic 19.9% stake in OzAurum Resources, marking a significant step in expanding its footprint in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields gold sector. The investment supports OzAurum’s near-term development plans at the James Stage 1 Open Pit within the Mulgabbie North Project.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Horizon Minerals reports continued exceptional gold assay results from its Phase 1 drilling at the Burbanks project, reinforcing resource confidence and advancing plans for processing expansion.

Platina Resources has significantly broadened its Laverton exploration footprint through conditional acquisitions and reported encouraging maiden drilling results at its Mt McKenna Project, while bolstering its financial position.

Javelin Minerals is advancing towards gold production at its Eureka Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting a June 2026 start under a new partnership with MEGA Resources. The company also identifies promising exploration targets at Coogee and maintains a solid cash position to support development.

Strata Minerals has secured full ownership of the Zelica Gold Project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, launched maiden drilling targeting high-grade gold, and expanded the project footprint through a strategic acquisition, supported by a $1.1 million capital raise.

Ore Resources Ltd has revealed promising assay results from its Phase 3 drilling at the Miriam Project’s Forrest prospect, confirming multiple gold lode extensions and new mineralisation zones. The company plans an aggressive Phase 4 drilling campaign and regional exploration program in 2026.

Alchemy Resources is set to begin reverse circulation drilling at its Roe Hills lithium project in Western Australia, following promising aircore results. The drilling forms part of a joint venture with JOGMEC, aiming to unlock significant lithium potential along a major structural trend.

Westar Resources reported significant progress in its December 2025 quarterly activities, including new tenement grants and advanced data acquisition at key gold and copper projects. The company also completed a partial capital raise, positioning itself for further exploration.

Catalyst Metals has reported its highest quarterly gold production at the Plutonic Gold Belt, while settling a longstanding legal dispute that unlocks accelerated development at its K2 deposit.