Latest Pilbara Region News

Deterra Royalties reported a robust December quarter with record iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C and significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project, backed by a US$435 million DOE loan draw.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, signalling a significant step forward in supplying high-value quartz to advanced technology markets.

Kairos Minerals wraps up its largest drilling campaign at Mt York, revealing promising gold zones and signing a key mining agreement with the Nyamal people, while gearing up for a resource update and further exploration.

Solara Minerals has completed the first stage of drilling at its promising Degrussa West gold-copper project, with assay results expected soon. The company also secured a $180,000 government grant to support further exploration across its Bryah Basin portfolio.

Orange Minerals NL has reported spectacular silver grades from rock chips at its Lennon’s Find project in Western Australia and completed a deep diamond drillhole targeting a key mineral feeder zone. The company also raised A$3.18 million to fund exploration in Australia and Ghana.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a substantial drilling campaign at Central Yilgarn and completed the acquisition of the Beasley Creek Gold Project, signalling a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s gold exploration landscape.

Brockman Mining Limited reports significant progress on its Pilbara iron ore projects, advancing joint ventures and infrastructure plans while delivering promising exploration results at Punda Springs.

GreenTech Metals has completed a major acquisition of a 70% interest in the high-grade Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Western Australia, backed by a $5.2 million capital raise and a strengthened board. The company has commenced drilling to validate historical resources and aims for a JORC-compliant update in early 2026.

Aruma Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire a major stake in the Tillex Copper Project in Ontario, complementing strong drilling results from its Australian copper assets and raising $3.5 million to fund exploration.

New Age Exploration has wrapped up a significant 40-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected in the coming months. The program targeted extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation linked to Hemi-style intrusives near a major gold deposit.

GreenTech Metals has fast-tracked its Phase 1 drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project by deploying a second drill rig, aiming to upgrade and potentially expand its historic resource estimate to modern standards.