Latest Pilbara News

Fortescue Ltd has greenlit a US$680 million expansion of its Pilbara renewable energy infrastructure, aiming to deliver 200MW of additional capacity by 2028 to meet rising industrial and data centre demand while advancing its Real Zero by 2030 emissions target.

Macro Metals’ subsidiary Macro Mining Services has landed an exclusive 36-month mining services contract with Metal Logic, supporting the rollout of innovative modular smelting technology in the East Pilbara. The first work package at Poondano Mine is set to start mid-2026, promising regional economic and Indigenous engagement benefits.

GreenTech Metals has consolidated a dominant West Pilbara position by acquiring 70% of the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project and completed a cost-saving Phase 1 drilling and historic core resampling program. Early data hints at significant resource expansion ahead of a JORC 2012 upgrade.

Global Lithium Resources has locked in a strategic A$7.32 million equity placement and a US$75 million offtake prepayment from Chinese battery materials giant Jiangsu Lopal Tech, accelerating development of its flagship Manna Lithium Project in Western Australia.

Orange Minerals has confirmed a significant deep extension of volcanic massive sulphide mineralisation at its Lennon’s Find Project in the Pilbara, uncovering multiple new conductive targets for follow-up drilling.

Kali Metals (ASX:KM1) has unveiled promising shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation from its maiden drilling at Marble Bar, while consolidating its Pilbara footprint by acquiring full ownership of the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek Projects. A $7 million capital raise bolsters its cash position ahead of an expanded Phase II drilling campaign.

Great Dirt Resources bolstered its leadership with key industry veterans, secured $1.446 million in funding, and reported promising lithium anomalies at its Pilbara Project, all while renewing its NSW manganese exploration licence.

Infinity Mining has broadened its alliance with Orivium Global to integrate e-Waste processing with ore recovery at its Cangai project, aiming for near-term revenue via a capital-light plant design.

Moho Resources has finalised the sale of its Silver Swan North Project, receiving an initial $500,000 payment and securing future milestone and royalty income. The deal strengthens Moho’s balance sheet as it intensifies exploration at its Bush Chook Gold Project in Western Australia.

Wildcat Resources (ASX: WC8) has expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery footprint beyond 2.3km with multiple high-grade spodumene intercepts, while advancing the Definitive Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba Project. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$43.3 million as it prepares for further drilling and development milestones.

Vysarn Limited's joint venture with Kariyarra Aboriginal Corporation has been shortlisted by Water Corporation to submit a formal proposal for supplying bulk water to Port Hedland, progressing key regulatory approvals for the Kariyarra Water Scheme.

Rincon Resources has identified two fresh gold-copper targets at its Telfer South Project, extending the Hasties Zone strike length beyond 1.1 km and unveiling the high-grade Padion prospect. These discoveries build on historic data and underpin plans for an expanded drilling campaign.