Latest Pilbara Region News

Elevra Lithium has commenced construction on its North American Lithium expansion, backed by a recent capital raise that fully funds the project. The expansion aims to boost spodumene concentrate output by up to 20% and reduce operating costs by mid-2027.

Arrow Minerals has sealed its acquisition of an 80% interest in the Yarraloola Copper Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara, following a capital raising that underpinned the deal. The company’s next steps hinge on resource milestones that could trigger further share payments.

Burley Minerals has wrapped up a key heritage survey over 290 hectares at its Cane Bore iron ore project, setting the stage for a maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign planned for July 2026.

MB Gold has reported further encouraging gold assay results from its maiden drilling at the Twin Veins Prospect, confirming continuity of high-grade shoots and setting the stage for a 6,000m Phase 2 program.

Recharge Metals has completed soil sampling and a detailed gravity survey at its underexplored Sunset Well Gold Project in WA, setting the stage for a major drilling campaign targeting the 94,500 oz Prospero Deposit. The company also expanded its footprint with four new regional projects, supported by a $6 million cash position.

Develop Global has greenlit major investments in its Sulphur Springs copper-zinc and Pioneer Dome lithium projects, backed by a US$400 million financing and offtake deal with Trafigura that also refinances Woodlawn.

Burley Minerals is set to commence a heritage survey ahead of a major reverse circulation drilling campaign targeting over 290 hectares of Channel Iron Deposit at Cane Bore, aiming to define a significant inferred iron ore resource in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Orange Minerals NL has agreed to sell its 51% interest in the Calarie Project tenements to Adavale Resources, receiving shares and options in return. This move supports Orange Minerals' focus on its core gold projects in Ghana and Western Australia.

Novo Resources Corp has closed Tranche 2 of its placement, raising approximately C$1.93 million and issuing options to joint lead managers and participants, while Northern Star retains a near 10% stake.

Infinity Mining has kicked off ground exploration at its Hillside project in the Pilbara, targeting significant gold and copper anomalies identified over multi-kilometre corridors. The company has also strengthened its board with a seasoned geologist familiar with the region's geology.

Northern Star Resources has pulled out of the Egina Gold Project joint venture with Novo Resources, returning all exploration data and leaving Novo to steer the project solo. Novo plans to resume drilling in the second half of 2026 while continuing other Pilbara exploration programs.

Moho Resources has kicked off a 5,000m drilling campaign at its Rocky Ridge gold prospect, aiming to unlock extensions beneath historic high-grade underground workings. Early soil sampling has also revealed fresh gold targets near historic pits, setting the stage for a busy exploration season at Bush Chook.