Latest Pilbara News

Breakthrough Minerals has appointed Nigel Broomham as Managing Director to spearhead resource expansion at its North Queensland Copper-Gold Project, signalling a strategic shift towards development.

Northern Star Resources reported a softer December quarter with operational setbacks prompting a downward revision of FY26 gold production guidance and higher costs. Key growth projects remain on track, underpinning future optimism.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Artemis Resources has resumed diamond drilling at its Titan East gold discovery near the Carlow deposit, confirming promising gold-bearing structures that could unlock significant value.

BHP has reported a robust operational half-year, setting new production records and raising its copper output forecast for FY26 amid strong commodity prices.

Golden State Mining Limited has appointed a new board and managing director, completed a $1.5 million capital raising, and is advancing exploration with a disciplined approach focused on its Western Australian gold projects.

Red Hill Minerals has extended gold mineralisation at its Barkley target in the West Pilbara, revealing a strike length exceeding one kilometre with multiple significant intercepts. The company plans further geological modelling and drilling to unlock the project's potential.

Wildcat Resources has significantly expanded its Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery with strong high-grade intercepts and progressed the Definitive Feasibility Study at its Tabba Tabba Project, alongside securing a strategic tenement and executing a Native Title Agreement.

CZR Resources has completed its first phase of drilling at the Croydon gold project with assay results expected soon, while gearing up for copper exploration at Edamurta. The company’s strong cash position supports an aggressive exploration agenda in 2026.

Kalamazoo Resources has launched the Pre-Feasibility Study for its Mt Olympus gold project amid a fresh drilling campaign, while CEO Luke Mortimer announces his departure to take a senior overseas role.

Great Dirt Resources has confirmed high-grade manganese mineralisation in NSW and identified 24 new exploration targets through advanced R&D techniques, supported by a $315k tax rebate and a strong cash position.

Monadelphous Group Limited has landed a significant five-year maintenance contract with Rio Tinto, reinforcing its long-standing presence in the Pilbara iron ore operations.