Latest Pilbara News

Rincon Resources has uncovered a significantly larger gold-copper mineralised zone at its Telfer South project, extending the known strike to over 1km with exceptional historic grades. This discovery sets the stage for a major drilling campaign aimed at expanding the resource base.

Babylon Pump & Power reported a $7.16 million loss for H1 FY26, weighed down by acquisition-related expenses and an impairment charge, while its rental segment soared post-acquisitions.

Fortescue Ltd has reported a record first half FY26 with iron ore shipments surpassing 100 million tonnes and a robust net profit after tax of US$1.9 billion, while advancing its ambitious decarbonisation and growth initiatives.

Kali Metals has acquired SQM Australia’s 30% stake in the DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek projects, consolidating its Pilbara portfolio and setting the stage for renewed gold and base metals exploration.

Anax Metals has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Whim Creek Copper Project, confirming robust economics with a pre-tax NPV of A$501 million and an IRR of 98%, underpinned by a 10-year mine life and rapid payback.

West Coast Silver’s recent aircore drilling at Elizabeth Hill has confirmed and extended high-grade silver mineralisation beyond historic mine areas, revealing promising near-surface targets and new base metal prospects.

Vysarn Limited has reported a record first half for FY26 with revenue hitting $66.8 million and NPBT nearly doubling year-on-year to $10 million. The company reaffirms its full-year $20 million NPBT target, supported by strong industrial and advisory segment growth despite timing challenges in technology projects.

Rio Tinto reported solid 2025 results with an 8% increase in copper equivalent production and disciplined cost management, driving a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion. The company marked major project completions and maintained a strong dividend payout.

Black Canyon Limited (ASX, BCA) has unveiled promising exploration results and positive scoping studies for its manganese and iron projects in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key emerging developer in the sector.

Terrain Minerals is progressing key drilling campaigns across its Western Australian and Queensland projects, aiming for a maiden JORC resource at its Lightning gold-silver prospect by mid-2026. The company’s diversified portfolio also includes critical metals like gallium, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

Red Hill Minerals highlights a strong dividend-paying model backed by diversified royalties and a vigorous 2026 exploration agenda at the RIU Explorers Conference.